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Apartment Living Sustainability Feature Article

carpark ventilation

NSW: Q&A Improving Energy Efficiency of Apartment Buildings

Many carpark ventilation systems are either running at full speed; or are turned off; or operating on timers during perceived “peak periods”.

Most Recent Apartment Living Sustainability Articles

  • VIC Strata Information VIC: What is the best single sustainability improvement to start with in a strata building? - Question: If we were planning to fully focus on just one sustainability option to start with in our Vic strata building, what would be best to get the ball rolling? Answer: An LED upgrade is low hanging fruit. An LED upgrade is low hanging fruit. It's just very sensible. It's bizarre to me that anyone is still installing fluoro lights at this point. If you're in Victoria, certainly make use of the VEU scheme: Victorian Energy Upgrades program. That's a really great way to upgrade because it could even cost you nothing. Even if you are paying for the upgrade,…
  • VIC Strata Information VIC: Can a lot owner charge their car using a common property power point? - Question: My hybrid car requires an AC charger but my building only has DC chargers. I use a common property power point to charge the car but have been told that this is not allowed. What do I do now? One of the main reasons I purchased my apartment last year was because the building has EV charging stations. I recently bought a hybrid car. Since then, I found out there are only DC fast chargers available, while I need an AC charger. I have checked our owners cooperation rules, but there is not any reference to EV chargers. I'm…

Our articles and Q&As about living sustainably in strata have been arranged by State


Apartment Living Sustainability Useful Links - State by State

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

    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


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