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.

The Antias building, with 43 apartments and part of the Jackson’s Landing precinct in Pyrmont, has undertaken significant efforts to enhance its environmental sustainability since its completion in June 2012.

Arkadia Apartments consists of 152 apartments, built on a historical brickworks site in Alexandria. Arkadia’s building manager has been driving recycling projects to promote sustainability in the building. One of their key initiatives is rethinking food scraps recycling, to reduce waste and promote sustainable living.

The fabulous City of Sydney hosted a practical and inspiring webinar on why apartment buildings should electrify their assets and how to make it happen.

The NSW Government created information, tools and resources to help apartment building communities and owners corporations understand the cost of retrofitting electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

A toolkit of resources for residents and building managers to support the creation of friendly and resilient apartment communities.

Developed by the wonderful folks at Lane Cove and Willoughby councils (NSW), the ideas are still relevant to apartment communities in Victoria.

This Guide explains where water is used, how it is metered and paid for, and what you can do to reduce water use in your building.

The Water Guide was developed by City of Sydney, however the insights are relevant for apartment buildings in Victoria.