Social and Affordable Housing — Medium-Density | Building Solution Australia

Concept PlanClass 1a / Class 2 / Class 3

Social and Affordable Housing

Quality housing at scale for community housing providers

85 floor area3 bedrooms1 bathroom1 car space2 storeys

Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.

Social and affordable housing developments for community housing providers (CHPs), state housing authorities, and government programs — including HAFF-funded projects. BSA's integrated platform delivers cost efficiency, programme certainty, and quality consistency at scale.

Floor Plan

Concept Plan

Three-bedroom dwelling: master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, bathroom, open-plan living/dining/kitchen, laundry, covered outdoor area, car space. Accessible configurations available. Dimensions indicative only.

Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval

Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval

Internal Layout

Functional, durable layout designed for social housing requirements. Accessible configurations available. Designed to Housing Australia and state housing authority standards.

External Design Options

  • Brick veneer — residential character
  • Fibre cement sheet — painted
  • Colorbond steel cladding

Construction Method

LGS framing with factory-prefabricated wall panels, modular bathroom pods, and prefabricated kitchens. Designed for cost efficiency and programme certainty — critical for government-funded programs.

Product Specifications

structureLGS framing to NASH Standard
party wallsLGS framing with acoustic and fire separation — FRL 60/60/60, Rw 50 minimum
floor groundConcrete slab on ground
floor upperLGS floor cassette system
roofColorbond steel
walls externalLGS framing with brick veneer or fibre cement
walls internalPlasterboard lining — 10mm
insulationR2.5 wall batts, R4.0 ceiling batts — NCC 2022 compliant
windowsAluminium powder-coated — double glazed
kitchensPrefabricated kitchen units — durable specification
bathroomsModular bathroom pods — durable specification
laundrySeparate laundry
garageSingle car space — each dwelling
electricalSingle-phase, LED lighting
plumbingCopper or PEX — WaterMark certified
energy rating7-star NatHERS minimum — NCC 2022 compliant

Standard Finishes

  • Brick veneer or painted fibre cement
  • Colorbond roof
  • Durable benchtops — kitchens and bathrooms
  • Hybrid flooring — living areas
  • Durable carpet — bedrooms
  • Ceramic tiles — wet areas

Upgrade Packages

Accessible Housing Package

Accessible configurations to AS 1428.1 — step-free, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms

Solar Package

Solar PV for each dwelling — reduces tenant energy costs

HAFF Compliance Package

Design and documentation to meet Housing Australia Future Fund requirements

Typical Applications

Community housing provider (CHP) projectsHAFF-funded housingState housing authority programsNRAS affordable housingSocial housing renewal

Approval Considerations

Social and affordable housing projects are subject to standard planning approval requirements plus program-specific requirements from Housing Australia, state housing authorities, or other funding bodies. BSA coordinates the approval process as part of the design-and-construct package.

Project Examples

  • Social housing — 45 dwellings — Western Sydney (CHP)
  • HAFF-funded affordable housing — 60 dwellings — Regional NSW

Important Notice

All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.