Cool materials
Using cool building materials is a cost effective and environmentally friendly technique for beating urban heat.

Design guidance
Good design of buildings and developments leads to increased social, environmental and economic benefits for our towns and cities.

A sustainable and resilient place
Our plan to protect the Central West and Orana region’s environmental assets and build healthy and sustainable communities.

Places to Play
Places to Play builds on the commitment of the Everyone Can Play program, expanded to support the delivery of adventurous spaces.

Sustainability – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Planning for sustainable land uses and infrastructure in the Hunter region and building climate resilience into communities, the environment and the economy.

5 Martin Place, Sydney
The former Commonwealth Bank “moneybox building” has been restored and redeveloped in a heritage-led urban renewal project.

Apartment Design Guide – Government Architect NSW
Case studies showcasing high-quality NSW apartment buildings and referencing the relevant aspects of the Apartment Design

The GreenWay
The vision for the GreenWay was to build an asset for collective wellbeing that would link public green spaces and restore natural environments.

Take action with cool materials
Building materails are a major contributor to the urban heat island effect as heat is readily absorbed and stored in the built environment.

Education and child care facilities
The Education SEPP has provisions that will make it easier for education and child care providers to build high quality facilities.
