Monastery Court shortlisted for "Best Housing Development" at the All-Ireland Housing Awards 2025

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Monastery Court, located on Church Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin, has been shortlisted under the “Best Housing Development” category at the All-Ireland Housing Awards 2025. The passive house development, which has been funded by Fingal County Council, will be competing alongside 11 other nominees at the award ceremony in the Titanic Museum, Belfast on 21 February.

Monastery Court represents a pioneering approach to sustainable and inclusive housing. The development, consisting of five high-quality passive house units, showcases a commitment to energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and community-focused design.

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The project includes four dedicated parking spaces, bicycle parking, communal landscaped areas, private gardens for ground-floor units, and balconies for first-floor apartments. These features reflect a holistic approach to housing that prioritizes residents' comfort, accessibility, and integration with the surrounding environment.

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Key achievements of the project include:

  • Energy Efficiency: Designed to Passive House standards, all units achieve a BER rating of A2, ensuring low energy consumption and significantly reduced utility costs for residents.
  • Environmental Sustainability: The use of photovoltaic panels, rainwater gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, and heat recovery ventilation exemplifies a commitment to reducing environmental impact.
  • Inclusivity and Adaptability: Ground-floor units adhere to the National Disability Authority’s Universal Design Guidelines, ensuring accessibility and future adaptability for tenants with diverse needs.
  • Enhanced Community Living: A landscaped communal courtyard and proximity to local amenities foster a sense of community while promoting sustainable urban living.
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Paul Carroll, Director of Housing and Community Development commented, “I’m delighted to see the hard work of our housing team, alongside our architects, engineers, planners and contractors, being recognised with this nomination. As Fingal County Council’s first Passive House project, it underlines our commitment to meeting our housing and climate change ambitions through delivery of high quality, sustainable and accessible housing across the county”.

For more information on the All-Ireland Housing Awards 2025, click here.