If you’re looking for a place to start, we recommend the Unlocking Sustainable Strata infographics. The infographics provide an overview of what’s possible in different types of buildings: Townhouses, Low-rise apartments, Medium-rise apartments, High-rise apartments.

Whether you’re a renter or have budget limitations, you still deserve an efficient, comfortable home.

These detailed slides share expert advice about making your apartment more thermally comfortable, efficient, and electric within the bounds of your rental agreement or available budget.

When Shaun bought the top floor apartment of a 1980s low-rise block in 2022, it was dated, and unbearably hot on summer days. Shaun put his DIY skills and sustainability expertise to work renovating and retrofitting what is now a beautiful, comfortable, and sustainable home.

When sisters Emma and Victoria invested in a South Yarra apartment building, the opportunities for improvement were obvious. When they discovered the switch to all modern, all-electric appliances wasn’t easily available to them, they found other ways to improve their home.

Residents of Erko apartments were experiencing fierce heat intruding into their homes. Those with west facing balconies were particularly exposed to hot afternoon sun, and were left sweltering.

Well designed, high tech awnings have brought relief from the heat.

Developed in 2022, this Guide aimed to kick-start the conversation about about electrification in apartment buildings. It provides high-level guidance to help transition to all-electric for both common areas and your home, be it an apartment or townhouse.

Learn from pioneering apartment buildings already embracing electrification. Understand more about all-electric technology options and what you need to consider as you make the switch – induction cook tops, hot water heat pumps, heating and cooling options, electricity load considerations, and more.

Retrofitting apartments and common areas for year-round energy efficiency.

Improving efficiency equals smaller bills, plus improved comfort and sustainability. In this session you’ll get expert advice and learn about tools to help make your common infrastructure, and your apartment more energy efficient. Plus, you’ll be inspired by a beautiful, and sustainable DIY apartment retrofit.

The Energy Guide was developed by City of Sydney. Follow the steps in this guide to manage your building’s energy use and save money along the way.