Vicliffe Avenue, Campsie
Greenview delivered structural, civil, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering for a social and affordable housing development at 24–28 Vicliffe Avenue, Campsie, including Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) certification, working with Stanton Dahl Architects and Mono Constructions.
- Year
- Location
- Campsie, NSW
- Sector
- Affordable Housing
Overview
Greenview provided multi-discipline engineering for the social and affordable housing development at 24–28 Vicliffe Avenue, Campsie. The project involved a multi-storey residential development in the inner west of Sydney, with Greenview engaged across six engineering disciplines including Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) certification.
Working alongside Stanton Dahl Architects and builder Mono Constructions, Greenview contributed structural, civil, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering to a development that expands the supply of social and affordable housing in the Sydney metropolitan area.
The challenge
Social and affordable housing developments must meet the same building standards as market-rate residential construction, while often operating within tighter design and construction budgets. BASIX certification is a mandatory requirement for all residential development in NSW over a certain size. It sets minimum targets for energy, water and thermal comfort. Designing to meet these targets from the outset, rather than retrofitting compliance, is essential to keeping both construction and operational costs manageable.
Greenview's approach
The engineering scope was developed within Greenview's coordinated REVIT model, enabling the structural, civil and building services disciplines to be resolved as a single coordinated package. This Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach is particularly valuable for multi-residential affordable housing projects, where construction efficiency is critical and documentation needs to be tight. The BASIX assessment was integrated with the building services design to ensure energy and water targets were met through the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems rather than requiring additional measures post-design.
Services delivered
- Structural
Structural engineering for the multi-storey residential development.
- Civil
Civil engineering and stormwater design for the site, including compliance with council drainage requirements.
- Mechanical
HVAC design for the residential units and common areas.
- Electrical
Electrical services design for the development.
- Hydraulics
Hydraulic services including plumbing and drainage design.
- ESD / Section J
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) certification demonstrating compliance with NSW sustainability requirements for energy, water and thermal comfort.
Outcome
The completed development at Vicliffe Avenue adds social and affordable housing stock to the Campsie area of Sydney.
Greenview's coordinated engineering approach ensured the development was delivered with documentation that met the requirements of the project team and the relevant approval authorities, including BASIX certification.
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