Architectural photography of York street Dublin apartments
Based on ecological design principles, the building is designed to benefit from controlled passive solar gain using glazed winter gardens and solar thermal roof panels. It also has an energy-efficient communal heating system, high levels of insulation and sedum green roofs. Rainwater from the roofs is collected and stored to irrigate the garden and allotments, and to use for car washing.
– RIAI Awards 2009, Winner Best Sustainable Building.
– RIAI Awards 2009, Highly Commended, Housing.
– Irish Council of Social Housing Awards 2009; Winner, Regeneration category.
– International Green Good Design Award 2009,
(from the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies and the Chicago Athenaeum (Museum of Architecture and Design).
– OPUS Awards 2009; Winner Best Housing project.