Green Fabric Projects
A Mini Cohousing Community
5 Montgomery St, Beaconsfield WA
This mini-cohousing community’ proposes four (4) Grouped Dwellings and associated common building and property areas. Each of the dwellings will be two storey and will have an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a bathroom and laundry on the ground floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. All dwellings with have their own private opens space and alfresco area, along with a share in a generous common facilities and areas, which includes a building – in cohousing terms this is referred to as the ‘common house’ – comprising a hall, office, laundry and bathroom.
The design of the built form focuses on sustainability and affordability. We have conducted pre-liminary energy assessments to ascertain the need for active heating and cooling of the buildings and believe the development can achieve a minimum of 9 stars for each of the dwellings. We will undertake a life cycle design analysis upon receiving planning approval.
The design is cost effective and therefore will be more affordable to a diverse range of people.
The landscaping plan brings together the built and social fabric of the development. It combines the desire for simply beauty with easy maintenance. In developing the plan, we have been mindful of the ability and capacity of current future residents to maintain the gardens. Proposed species are predominantly a mixture of natives and productive species. The structure of the landscape proposed is such that there is ample opportunity for keen gardeners, should they move in, to add more labour intense elements such as espaliered fruit trees and other food producing plants. The hard landscaping elements will predominantly consist of recycled and sustainable materials.
The professional team are developer The Green Swing and construction company Right Homes. Together, they successfully completed two now multi-award-winning projects in the suburb of Lathlain, Town of Victoria Park. Both projects have become an example of sustainable and better medium density infill development.
The Montgomery Street development is designed following the same principles and is a continuation of the Green Swing’s mission to create and inspire better, smarter, urban infill development; to make a positive contribution towards a more sustainable community.
The design of the built form focuses on sustainability and affordability. We have conducted pre-liminary energy assessments to ascertain the need for active heating and cooling of the buildings and believe the development can achieve a minimum of 9 stars for each of the dwellings. We will undertake a life cycle design analysis upon receiving planning approval.
The design is cost effective and therefore will be more affordable to a diverse range of people.
The landscaping plan brings together the built and social fabric of the development. It combines the desire for simply beauty with easy maintenance. In developing the plan, we have been mindful of the ability and capacity of current future residents to maintain the gardens. Proposed species are predominantly a mixture of natives and productive species. The structure of the landscape proposed is such that there is ample opportunity for keen gardeners, should they move in, to add more labour intense elements such as espaliered fruit trees and other food producing plants. The hard landscaping elements will predominantly consist of recycled and sustainable materials.
The professional team are developer The Green Swing and construction company Right Homes. Together, they successfully completed two now multi-award-winning projects in the suburb of Lathlain, Town of Victoria Park. Both projects have become an example of sustainable and better medium density infill development.
The Montgomery Street development is designed following the same principles and is a continuation of the Green Swing’s mission to create and inspire better, smarter, urban infill development; to make a positive contribution towards a more sustainable community.
A small cohousing community is proposed near Fremantle consisting of four 2-storey homes plus a common house. The project offers a wide range of sustainability features and offer generous open and green space for residents to enjoy.
Address:
5 Montgomery Street
Beaconsfield WA 6162
Beaconsfield WA 6162
Securing This Land:
Purchased
Lot Size:
1012m²
Zoning:
R20
Proximity To:
Train Station: 4,400m, Bus Stop: 300m, Parks: 220m, Cafes/Restaurants: 1000m, Supermarket: 900m, Schools: 1,100m, Medical Facilities: 750m, CBD: 3,400m,
Walkscore: 65
Walkscore: 65
Looking for residents:
Yes – Type of residents: Inter-Generational, Singles, Couples, Families, 55+
Community Involvement
During Your Project:
Design, Landscaping, Ongoing Community Management
After Your Project Is Completed:
Special events & gatherings, Education & workshops, Regular resident meetings, Regular dinner nights, Busy Bees, Use of governance models, Community noticeboard, New resident welcome pack, Undecided
Common Spaces/facilities & Services
Common Spaces:
Indoor kitchen, Indoor Living, Outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, Garden shed, Bike shed, Guest Room
Common Landscaping:
Productive Garden, Leisure Garden
Common Services:
Energy Provision, Undecided
Number of Homes:
Proposed: 4 / Available: 2
Kind of Build:
New Build
Existing Dwellings:
Demolish
New Homes:
Double Storey
Size:
Large 100-175m²
Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms
Form of Ownership for New Residents:
To Own
Estimated Price Per Home:
To Purchase: $500,000 – $550,000
Car Parking:
Bays Per Home: 1
Visitor Bays: N/A
Visitor Bays: N/A
Energy Star Rating:
9+
Energy Rating Status:
Aspiration
Project Sustainability Certification:
Yet to be Certified
Sustainability Features
Passive Design:
Cross Ventilation, Northern Orientation
Floors:
Concrete Slab
Walls:
Double Brick, Undecided/Other
Roof:
Tin, Pale or Light Colour
Window Framing:
Undecided/Other
Window Glazing:
Undecided/Other
Other Features:
Solar PV, No gas, Rainwater use
At A Glance
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| Status: | Development Approval |
| Kind Of Build: | New Build |
| Looking for Residents: | Yes – Type of Residents:Inter-Generational, Singles, Couples, Families, 55+ |
| Number of Dwellings: | Proposed: 4 / Available: 2 |
| Form of ownership: | To Own |
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