Australian Living Building Challenges - Living Future Institute of Australia

“The University of Wollongong would like to acknowledge all the very many people who contributed to the achievement of the SBRC Building winning Living Certification status, and to particularly acknowledge the following individuals and their organizations who played very significant roles in accomplishing this outcome.”

Contributor Role Affiliation (During Project) Current Affiliation

Paul Cooper SBRC Director SBRC, University of Wollongong SBRC, University of Wollongong

Lance Jeffery SBRC Project Manager SBRC, University of Wollongong Hyve Projects

Gary Hudson Innovation Campus Project Manager University of Wollongong Assured Solutions

Duane Robinson SBRC Deputy Director SBRC, University of Wollongong SBRC, University of Wollongong

Craig McLauchlan SBRC Research Facilities Manager SBRC, University of Wollongong SBRC, University of Wollongong

Leela Kempton SBRC LBC Documentation SBRC, University of Wollongong SBRC, University of Wollongong

Lachlan Drake SBRC LBC Documentation SBRC, University of Wollongong Lindsay Dynan Consulting Engineers

Joe Agius Design Director Cox Architecture Cox Architecture

Michael Bradburn Project Architect Cox Architecture Richard Crookes

Andy Marlow Architect Cox Architecture Envirotecture

Hannah Morton ESD Consultant Cundall Cundall

Tim Elgood Principal Cundall Arup

Brian Coughlin Senior Project Manager Paragon Project Management CBRE

Amelia Fabris Site Engineer Baulderstone

BURWOOD BRICKWORKS SHOPPING CENTRE
BURWOOD, VICTORIA

Burwood Brickworks is aiming to become the first retail Living Building Challenge development in the world. Opened to the public in December 2019, the centre is home to a variety of retailers, including Woolworths, Dan Murphy's and Readings Cinemas, who have each changed their standard fitout practices and materials to fit into the strict requirements of the LBC. Along with an urban rooftop farm, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system, and statement murals by a local Indigenous artist, the centre is a suburban community hub that sets a world standard for healthy, inclusive living.

The project was subject to the LFIA's LBC design competition in 2016.

THE PADDOCK ECO VILLAGE
CASTLEMAINE, VICTORIA

The Paddock's vision is "to create a new standard for sustainable living that fosters a sense of community and closer connection to nature."

Stage 1 is complete as of December 2019, with 7 townhouses occupied and a community centre open for the new residents to get to know each other. A further 20 homes will be built around the site, with parklands, food gardens, and a wetland becoming the focal point for communal gatherings, bringing native species back onto the site, and creating stunning views for each home.