Resources
If you need resources and guides tailored for sustainability, resilience in apartments, units, and townhouses, this page is your new best friend.
These resources have been collected with Victorian audiences in mind but they are collected from across Australia. Despite the different owners corporation legislation in each state and territory, there’s lots we can learn from each other.
efficiency & electrification: renters, budget-conscious, & DIYers
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.
solar in a Southeast Melbourne Apartment
This contemporary 12-unit apartment building in Melbourne’s southeast, has a single owner who installed a SolShare solar system. Now every tenant has access to on-site renewable energy. It’s a renters dream!
All-electric Park St. Apartment building upgrade
Once a 1970s motel, Park Street is now 17 apartments being leased in Brunswick. While this complex is owned by a single entity, not an owners corporation, there’s a lot to be learned from their approach.
Meet your neighbours toolkit
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.