Apartments
Report
When housing supply hits the market: apartment presales and Sydney price trends
Sydney experienced its largest housing supply expansion on record in 2018–19, but research indicates that its impact on housing prices was small relative to other price drivers. This housing supply boom was primarily large apartment buildings. While prices were in decline when these buildings were being completed, this data shows they were sold years before.
Journal article
How do people with disability and complex needs experience the built environment in apartments designed for people with disability?
This study examines how apartments designed for people with disability and complex needs support daily life. It identifies four key design factors – space, accessibility, usable technology and sensory management – and finds that good design strengthens independence. Residents also emphasise the need for clearer pre‑move information, better integrated technology and strong support to help...
Briefing paper
Driving change by supporting electric vehicle ready apartments
This paper highlights key strategies to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment buildings across New South Wales. While EV adoption has surged in suburban homes, the report highlights unique challenges for apartment residents and offers practical solutions to improve accessibility in high-density housing.
Report
Constructing building integrity: raising standards through professionalism
Hugh Breakey, Katja Cooper, Oz Sahin, Elizabeth Bazen, Charlie Gillon, Barbara Bok, Peter Gow
This report presents clear and telling insights into the tensions that exist for the professions in delivering much needed quality residential apartments. The identified pathways to action will strengthen ethical and professional standards in the construction sector, increase accountability and build public trust.
Policy report
Planning for the inclusion of families with children in apartments
This report reveals key challenges that families confront in apartment living and proposes eight detailed opportunities for reform.