All Apartment Living Sustainability Articles

National

• City Living: Urban consolidation and the social sustainability of cities
  UNSW
  The project is investigating the broader implications of the lived experiences of apartment residents and owners for the social sustainability of cities. The project aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges of apartment ownership and apartment living and provide proposals to support better outcomes for apartment residents and for the broader community. Access the How to Guide: Sustainable Retrofits Guide + multiple Retrofit Case Studies.
• Go Green in Your Apartment Month-by-Month (Infographic)
  Apartment Guide
  “Making the switch can seem intimidating — until you realize there’s nothing wrong with taking it one step at a time. When it comes to adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle, every little bit helps. We’ve got ideas for just one project per month that you can take on in your apartment that’ll help you live greener (and maybe even save a little money as well.)”

New South Wales

• Sustainable apartments
  City of Sydney
  • To help owners and residents reduce their water and energy use, and minimise waste, the City has developed the residential apartment sustainability plan
  • How to start a renewable revolution in your apartment building
    If you own an apartment, you may already be making smart environmental choices but it’s also worth thinking about common areas.

  Victoria

  • Sustainable apartments: apartment living sustainability
    Living in or owning an apartment can create challenges in making your building more sustainable. The City of Melbourne can help apartment owners, residents and building managers reduce water and energy usage and better manage waste and recycling.
  • Growing Green Guide
    State of Victoria: Department of Environment and Primary Industries
    Apartment Living Sustainability: A guide to green roofs, walls and facades in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia.

  Western Australia

  • Projects: Increasing the uptake of solar PV in strata residential developments
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency
    This project will develop governance models to allow shared solar photovoltaics (PV), battery and monitoring systems to be used in medium density apartments. The governance models will be tested at 50 units of the White Gum Valley development in Perth.