UDIA awards for excellence 2013

MMA's project: Living Space, Cockburn Central has taken out the Affordable Development category at the UDIA Awards for Excellence announced in Perth on Saturday night.

Living space was also a finalist in two other awards: Medium Density and Sustainable Urban Development.

The jury commented ...the development at Cockburn Central is a medium density, mixed use project that offers affordable and sustainable living options in a modern, vibrant and engaged community.

Living Space’s mix of affordable rental, social rental, commercial rental and home ownership opportunities ensures financial sustainability that will provide key sources of ongoing funding to support broader affordable housing activities.

Each apartment has achieved energy rating of six to ten Stars making the development one of the largest energy efficient buildings in the State. Orientation, insulation, glazing and other features contribute towards low energy costs, along with energy efficient lighting, water efficient fittings and heating features.

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