| First Heritage Townhome Community to Implement Circular Living

First Heritage Townhome Community to Implement Circular Living
First-of-its-kind in Brunswick

In a positive stride towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible housing solution, we are thrilled to reveal Brunswick Established will become the first heritage townhome community to implement circular living in Brunswick.

By taking a circular ecosystem approach, residents of Brunswick Established will reap the benefits socially, economically and environmentally, including lower energy costs and utility bills, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the ability to grow their own produce, to name a few.

Brunswick Established comprises 23 two-storey townhomes, located behind a beautiful heritage facade at 23 Hodgson Street and has been designed around the three main pillars of circularity: designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and regenerating natural systems.

Throughout the construction phase, the project will aim to recycle and repurpose up to 80% of the existing building on site, currently home to one of the earliest clothing factories in Brunswick from the 1920s. Upon completion, each home will be gas and fossil-fuel-free and will include a renewable energy system including solar panels and rainwater harvesting, as well as energy-efficient lighting systems and appliances, and EV Charging. Residents will also have access to an edible garden and composting facilities to assist in the continual growth of produce.

Six Degrees Director Peter Malatt said Brunswick Established is a beautifully unique project and one that this suburb has not seen.

“We have drawn inspiration from the rich history of the site to integrate old and new, using our local knowledge of the area and commitment to social and sustainable design. Brunswick Established is an exemplar of heritage, community and environmental sustainability and we believe this project will contribute to the surrounding community for years to come,” he said.

“Brunswick Established is an exemplar of heritage, community and environmental sustainability and we believe this project will contribute to the surrounding community for years to come.”

To celebrate eco-conscious living, Melbourne’s families are being treated to a one-of-a-kind and one-day-only neighbourhood fair that is set to be exciting, educational and not to be missed.

Held onsite in the historic warehouse display suite, the Brunswick Established Neighbourhood Fair is a free community event that celebrates circular living and invites attendees to engage with an extraordinary panel of industry leaders, while immersing themselves in innovative art, participating in hands-on workshops, and simply soaking up the vibrant atmosphere at this heritage location.

Hear from experts in the industry such as Director of Six Degrees Architects, Peter Malatt; Editorial Director of Australian Design Review, Emily Rayner; Cirque du Soil, Jean Darling and Group Director of Great Dane Furniture, Matthew Lucas.

You will also get the opportunity to paint with Brunswick-locals, Honey Bones Gallery, learn how to make your own paper with DNJ Paper and stitch your own wallet with Into Carry. At the mini pop-up market, you will also find amazing Aussie brands like Thank You, Secateur Me Baby, Greenspace, Hey Doodle and more.