Through research and self-analysis, Hayball has partnered with students at RMIT to investigate their own built work with the assistance of independent observations and collaboration, focusing on safe and healthy living. In particular, semi-public spaces, looking at entrances, coming home, shared space and private open space, senosry qualities of touch material, biophilic design, air quality, community and connectivity. Together with students, a template was developed for critically understanding Hayball's built projects taking into account better apartments guidelines and accredited rating tools WELLS and Green Star. This will enable Hayball to communicate to both their clients and government about the importance of built quality in residential environments being developed in Melbourne and Australia.
The RMIT Architecture Practice Research Elective provides an opportunity for students to study with architectural practices and undertake design research within their practice.
