In Auckland, North Central North Island, New Zealand, Stevens Lawson Architects designed a stunning community centric living space to help combat homelessness. Commissioned by Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai, the Mass Timber project is a bastion of sustainability. Named HomeGround, the multi-purpose development combines accommodations alongside heath and human services for residents of Auckland. In addition to utilizing sustainable mass timber, architects integrated Cross-Laminated Timber into its design as the primary structural material. The builders implemented a sort-at-source waste management system, to reduce construction waste. In building the project, the developers used only non-toxic, locally sourced materials. With the entire lifecycle of the building being taken into consideration, designers added in overhangs and high performance glazing to reduce solar gain within the facility and to help reduce energy usage. Strategically placed windows and door openings allow for natural venthilarion throughout the interior spaces, and a high thermal envelope reduce the need for air conditioning. In a phenomenally innovate and sustainable approach, the building has integrated vertical gardens, alongside a rooftop urban farm with a green house. These integrations further add to the ability for the building to naturally cool and breathe. The rooftop garden offers a place of community and healing, where residents and visitors can grow flowers, vegetables and herbs, which can all be harvested and used. Rooftop composting reduces plant waste, and provides new enriched soil over time for the gardens. This project is the embodiment of what it means to build truly sustainably. This incredible project will hopefully act as a model and resource for building sustainably in cities across the world.
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