Two Sisters Development in North Melbourne Features Compact, Sustainable Homes
The Two Sisters development in North Melbourne offers 50 square metre apartments and townhouses, aimed at enhancing affordability and reducing environmental impact. Designed by architectural firm Breathe, the project minimizes costs and emissions through smaller living spaces and sustainable materials. The build-to-rent design includes no car parks and utilizes rooftop solar energy. Scheduled to open to the public on May 17 for Sustainable House Day, the development showcases eco-friendly practices in urban housing.

The Two Sisters development in North Melbourne features 50 square metre apartments and townhouses, significantly smaller than the average Australian home. Developers Eve and Michelle Pickering aimed to reduce costs and environmental impact.
The project, designed by Breathe, minimizes embodied carbon, energy use, and costs. It includes two-story units with private courtyards and no car parks to further limit emissions. The design incorporates sustainable materials, including low carbon cement and carbon neutral bricks. The project will open for public viewing on May 17 during Sustainable House Day.




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