Christie Walk

Christie Walk is a model ecological cohousing development in central Adelaide, Australia. It consists of 27 dwellings on a 2,000 square metres site.[1] It was designed by local architect Paul Downton and completed in 2006.[2] Its innovative aspects include energy- and water-saving measures, use of ethical finance and use of recycled non-toxic materials.[3]

Christie Walk, Sturt Street facade

Influences

The development has been included as a case study in the Australian Government's guide to environmentally sustainable homes[4] and inspired similar projects such as Aldinga EcoVillage and a cohousing in Canberra.[3]

References
  1. WWF: "Walk through an eco-village", 1 March 2012
  2. Australian Institute of Landscape Architects: "case study #9 Eco-Village", retrieved 27 October 2013
  3. World Habitat Awards: "Christie Walk EcoCity Project", retrieved 27 October 2013
  4. Australian Government: Guide to environmentally sustainable homes Archived 1 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 27 October 2013

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