Awarded Estate
HillClose estate has received awards under the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).
Awards:
Urban Development Institute of Australia QLD- 2012
Category: Best Affordable Housing Development
Urban Development Institute of Australia NATIONAL- 2012
Category: Best Affordable Housing Development
Enviro Development Accreditation
HillClose has been accredited with the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s, Enviro Development accreditation. This accreditation recognises HillClose as being a 5-leaf development.
Specifically, the EnviroDevelopment accreditation process is separated into 5 key elements, including waste, energy, materials, water and community.
EnviroDevelopment leaves are awarded to environmentally sustainable developments.
Waste
Comprehensive waste management procedures and practices to reduce the amount of waste landfill.
Energy
Reduced production of greenhouse gases and reduced use of fossil fuels. This is achieved through greater efficiencies in energy usage and the use of renewable non-polluting energy sources such as solar power.
Materials
Environmentally responsible material usage including reuse of materials, recycle materials and consideration of the life cycle environmental cost of materials.
Water
Improved water use through water efficiency mechanisms and/or source substitution such as rainwater and storm water harvesting
Community
Vibrant, cohesive, sustainable communities with good community design; the provision of community facilities and networks; safe, accessible housing and options for the reduced use of private motor vehicles.