A total of 186 studio and one bed apartments, laundry and
disabled access accommodation delivered with substantial cost
savings and a reduced timeline of over six months.
After being invited to form a development team by
the ANU in February 2009, QSH have successfully delivered 204
modular units to the site in Canberra to form a total of 186 studio
and 1 bed room student apartments. The first phase was delivered in
120 days with the second, larger phase being delivered in just over
5 months.
Leading the manufacturing process from procurement,
quality management and then production, QSH's team with the
contractor's construction and integration input, developed the
design to comply and to meet a programme that for conventional
construction would have been unthinkable. Using standard techniques
and products in an unconventional manner meant that the entirely
fire rated structure meets or exceeds Australian standards.
Quicksmart developed the fire strategy, structural and BCA
compliance for the modular element of the building that was then
tapered into the overall building design and services strategy.
Quicksmart Homes' was awarded the ACT's Sustainable Cities Award
for commercial buildings for the Laurus Wing buildings and
continues to design and produce environmentally and sustainable
products that meet or exceed current requirements.