Oak Place sparks the future of community living
Sustainability is shaping the way people will live at Stockland’s Oak Place, Victoria’s first all-electric (gas-free) townhome community.
Construction is now underway on this 303-home development, featuring architecturally designed two, three, and four-bedroom townhomes that prioritise energy efficiency and sustainable living.
Victorian Minister for Planning and Minister for the Suburbs, Sonya Kilkenny, praised the project:
“Oak Place is another great example of what the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement is all about — delivering more types of homes right where people need them, close to jobs, transport, and services.”
Designed for a Greener Future
Oak Place townhomes are built to maximise natural light and heat, with solar panels included as standard. Each home will feature either a rainwater tank or a solar-boosted hot water system, along with double-glazed windows and cool roofs painted in light colours to reflect heat and improve energy efficiency.
Eco-friendly construction materials are also at the heart of the project. Homes will be built using lower-carbon alternatives like timber frames and green concrete, which has a smaller environmental footprint than traditional concrete.
Sustainability in Design
Stuart Marsland, Principal Architect at Rothelowman, called Oak Place a special project with the opportunity to “create a community” and redefine modern living through design.
“We were given a high-level brief to achieve a minimum seven-star NatHERS energy rating. The site sits on a hillside, which gave us a great opportunity to maximise solar access in all the public spaces,” he said.
Repurposing Space for Community
David Allington, Stockland’s General Manager of Communities Victoria, sees Oak Place as a model for sustainable urban renewal:
“Stockland Oak Place is an innovative example of how existing urban space can be transformed into a vibrant, connected community — one that’s full of energy and life, while keeping sustainability at the forefront of our design.”
With construction now underway, Oak Place is set to become a blueprint for energy-efficient, low-carbon living in Victoria.
Further information
Learn more about Stockland Oak Place here.
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