Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Joel Robinson

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Sustainable design

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers are becoming a standard inclusion in many apartment developments nowadays.&nbsp;

Demand continues to increase for EV outlets across the country as more Australia’s move toward a more economical and sustainable future.

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Last month, Building and Energy Ministers from across the nation agreed to update the National Construction Code (NCC) minimum energy efficiency requirement from six to seven stars to ensure the homes built now are equipped for the future.

The reforms, which will commence from May next year, will include additional energy efficiency measures, including additional insulation, high quality glazing, increased focus on solar orientation, energy efficient appliances, roof-top solar and batteries, all of which will improve amenity and drive down energy bills.

The Ministers also agreed it was critical to make new homes electric vehicle-ready to avoid the costly exercise of retrofitting chargers.

Federal Industry Minister Ed Husic said new apartment buildings would also have to incorporate base infrastructure for future cabling and control-point installation to make them EV charger-ready.

One development group buying into planning for tomorrow is ASX-listed, Cedar Woods.

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Cedar Woods’ environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy has resulted in the early adoption of many new environmental measures that will soon be required under the new NCC.

From achieving 7-star NaTHERS ratings, incorporating solar energy, zero landfill technology and EV infrastructure across a range of residential and commercial properties nationally, Cedar Woods recognises the role for developers to create sustainable communities that seek to minimise carbon emissions.

Cedar Woods’ Managing Director Nathan Blackburne said the property developer was proud of its reputation for being environmentally and socially responsible.

“We continually look for ways to reduce our ecological footprint and think about tomorrow,” Blackburne said.&nbsp;

“We are constantly assessing the design of all of our projects to ensure they adapt to the changing world in which we live and meet the needs of purchasers now and in the future.”

In Victoria, EV chargers have already been installed at Cedar Woods’ Huntington Apartments and are proposed for Aster Apartments at Jackson Green in Clayton South.&nbsp;

Residents at Aster and Huntington Apartments will also be able to hire an electric vehicle, a Tesla Model 3 by the hour. As the first car share initiative for Cedar Woods, the developer is hoping the program will encourage the uptake of EV’s in Australia.&nbsp;

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Blackburne said at Glenside, in Adelaide’s east in South Australia all apartments were designed EV ready and there are two chargers at Botanica Apartments for resident use.&nbsp;

Monarch Apartments, situated within the development, is also the first to incorporate new Cedar Woods’ apartment standards.

“Our new requirements mean EV infrastructure must be installed in a way that services all cars in the building. This includes switchboard sizing, off peak load management and cable trays for future EV charging installations by the purchasers,” Blackburne said.

Coupled with a multitude of other environmental features, the future proofing consideration of the building contributed to its early success, achieving 70 per cent sold out within three months of launching, and a 7.7-star NatHERS rating.&nbsp;As a result, the apartments began construction five months ahead of schedule.

“We recognise that our customers are becoming more environmentally conscious and increasingly they are expecting energy efficient features in homes.

“Planning for tomorrow will future-proof today’s projects, with all aspects from initial design through to approvals and the cost of electricity to be considered in development projects that are currently in the early-stages,” Blackburne added.&nbsp;

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Head of Energy and Infrastructure at the Electric Vehicle Council, Ross De Rango said that planning and preparation for a world with electric vehicles needs to happen now.&nbsp;

“EVs are the way of the future, so it is important we set up that future now. With the new National Construction Codes all apartment buildings will soon be required to incorporate readiness for electric vehicle chargers into their developments,” Rango said.

“It is far easier and cheaper to set up EV chargers during the construction process than installing them later down the track, particularly for large scale apartment developments.

<h2>Advantages of Electric Vehicles</h2>

Rango says that recent research shows that even if EV was charged by coal-fired electricity, it would still generate lower net emissions than internal combustion engine vehicles.

“As electricity grids become cleaner, so will EVs,” he said.&nbsp;

Reduced operating costs were also a significant motivator for people wanting to buy an EV, 
which are sometimes up to 10 times cheaper to run.&nbsp;

Rango said that the move to EVs would ultimately result in the $50 billion per year currently 
spent on importing fuel for road transport being redirected. With some distributed to the electricity sector to generate and deliver the extra electricity needed, a majority will instead be tracked back into the pockets of Australians.

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<h2>Supply and demand issues</h2>

Rango suggested there was no doubt Australian consumers wanted to buy EVs.&nbsp;

“The problem is we have a supply issue and the reason for this is because every other developed country, other than Australia and Russia, have minimum requirements for fuel efficiency standards and the introduction of EVs.”

The current supply issue is the key limiting factor preventing Australians from getting into EVs faster. In 2020 just 0.75 per cent of new car sales in Australia were EVs, in comparison to Norway, who boasts the biggest proportion of all new cars sold, with EVs comprising 70 per cent of the market.

<h2>Cost implications&nbsp;</h2>

Rango said the way forward was for developers to begin installing the EV stations during construction when the cost was significantly lower, compared to installing after.&nbsp;

“It is expected the cost of installing chargers during development will have a minimal impact on prices,” he said.

“However, if there is one resident who has an EV after the apartments are developed, the cost to incorporate a charging point could weigh heavily on everyone else in the building, with upgrades potentially costing tens of thousands of dollars.

“Incorporating charging infrastructure into construction projects will help to break down barriers to EV ownership and boost consumer confidence in EVs.”

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<h2>Preparing for tomorrow</h2>

In addition to incorporating chargers, Rango said developers would also need to have a plan for how charging will work in their apartment projects.&nbsp;

“If every car in the complex was charging at the same time, it would be very costly. Developers need to include systems that will schedule the majority of EV charging to off-peak times, when electricity will be cheaper, such as at night when residents are sleeping and there is spare network capacity.”

“There is also a need to incorporate costs in a way that doesn’t impact residents who are not using EVs. This could be done through specified strata fees or an external network provider,” Rango said.

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Cedar Woods’ environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy has resulted in the early adoption of many new environmental measures that will soon be required under the new NCC.

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Cedar Woods commits to build for tomorrow, today

As sustainability continues to be high on property buyers’ shopping lists, a number of Perth developers are honing in on future-forward and environmental designs, and one way they’re being recognised is through Green Star ratings.&nbsp;

Launched by Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) in 2003, Green Star is Australia’s largest voluntary and truly holistic sustainability rating system for buildings, fitouts and communities.

Green Star aims to reduce the impact of climate change by promoting developments and communities that support a more sustainable way of life, with all projects displaying a Green Star Certification Trademark having passed a thorough, independent and transparent assessment process to verify their contribution towards a healthier tomorrow.

Green Star offers a number of long-term benefits to both people and the environment, including water-saving initiatives, the use of renewable energy, stronger investment returns, higher quality designs, curated healthy communities, fewer greenhouse gas emissions and clearer pathways to achieving carbon neutral buildings.&nbsp;

With only a handful of developments on the West Coast having achieved the lauded 5 Star Green Star rating, we’ve wrapped up the top 5 Star Green Star rated apartments selling now.

<h1>Florin Parkside</h1>

Prominent Perth developers Stirling Capital kick off our list with the group striving to implement a number of sustainable features across all of their developments.&nbsp;

With a 5 Star Green Star rating in both Stirling’s Florin Parkside and Cirquet Duet, Stirling demonstrate an understanding of excellence in sustainability.&nbsp;

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The group’s Jolimont project, Florin Parkside, boasts a number of sustainable design features, including ceiling fans, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, a highly efficient heat pump water system, and 40kW solar helping the project reach the mark.&nbsp;

All common areas are also serviced by 100 per cent renewable energy, while extensive landscaping ensures the living spaces are directly connected to nature, blending seamlessly with the neighbouring park.

These benefits also help to keep living costs down for residents.

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The $37 million project will deliver 63 residences to the Jolimont area, with the family-sized apartments offering sweeping views to the neighbouring park and CBD skyline.

One, two three and four-bedroom apartments are still remaining in the project, with completion slated for the back-end of 2023.

<h1>Cirque Duet&nbsp;</h1>

Soaring above the Canning River is Stirling’s Cirque Duet.

The deliberately sculptural building presents as two organically shaped towers, connected by a fourth floor 4000 sqm recreational podium.&nbsp;

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Much like Florin, Cirque is packed with a string of sustainable and environmentally-driven design features, and was actually the first Western Australia development to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

The elegant butterfly-wing profile of the towers is instantly recognisable from any point on the river but its purpose is more than simply decorative.

Cirque's unique shape and orientation cleverly reduces the perception of volume and opens upsweeping, uninterrupted panoramas for every resident, with the butterfly effect extending in to the building’s very heart with low-energy construction methods, a sustainable design approach and passive cooling techniques just some of the reason’s it’s been awarded 5-starGreen Star status

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With a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each have been oriented to take advantage of the panoramic views across the Canning and Swan River’s, to the Perth CBD and the Eastern Hills.&nbsp;

Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout not only maximise these outlooks but also allow an abundant amount of natural light to flood into each of the residences’ living spaces.&nbsp;

<h1>The Precinct&nbsp;</h1>

Boutique developers Norup + Wilson also make the list with their apartment development, The Precinct.

Located at 893 Canning Highway, the 5 Star Green Star-rated project is a 21-storey community on the high-point of the Mount Pleasant and Applecross peninsula.

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Some of the Green Star features included here include solar cells on the rooftop, complemented by lifts that create power on every down movement.&nbsp;

The Precinct also features sensor lights in all common areas and car parks, along with WELS approved ratings on all taps and showers, energy-efficient lights and appliances, rain sensors for the reticulation system, VRV air-conditioning systems, and carbon monoxide alarms to carparking to ensure fans only run when required.

With Norup + Wilson paying particular focus on the design process, The Precinct will also offer low strata fees, due in part to the numerous Green Star Rating features.&nbsp;

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The one, two and three-bedroom apartments are located on levels three to sixteen, with the next four floors dedicated to the exclusive Sky Homes, which enjoy privileged access to the top floor residents Sky Lounge.

Regardless of the level selected all residents enjoy views to the ever-changing Swan and Canning River’s leafy surrounds, along with high-tech inclusions, through access to the Norup + Wilson App, allowing residents to control each home’s intercom, lights, and air conditioning from a mobile device.

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All residents also have access to a host of facilities and amenities, including indoor and outdoor gyms, a pool with cabana day beds, barbecue facilities, a common lounge and library, media room and a kid’s playroom.

<h1>The Pearl&nbsp;</h1>

Prosper Living round out the 5 Star Green Star Perth offerings, with their South Perth development, The Pearl.&nbsp;

Inspired by the Swan River – the ancient Derbarl Yerrigan – the building’s slender silhouette is animated by a shimmering facade that reflects the light from river and sky, while organic curved balconies sweep across the facade.

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Built to 5-star sustainability levels, The Pearl exceeds solar access levels, with every apartment having access to natural light and cross ventilation, allowing gentle breezes through the living areas, no matter its position in the building. A spectacular ‘green spine’ softens the facade and provides light and greenery into the lobby of every level.

“Ultimately, The Pearl is about offering its residents a superb lifestyle in a building designed around luxury, comfort, convenience and sustainability,” says Prosper Living.&nbsp;

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With 137 one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus three four-bedroom skyhomes, The Pearl benefits from being surrounded by a range of local amenities along with exclusive residents-only features.

On level three, residents will have exclusive access to a protected landscaped terrace with an infinity edge pool, a massage room, private seating alcoves, gardens, and a barbecue with an enclosed outdoor dining area, along with other amenities, including a gym, sauna, steam room, yoga deck, a theatre, games room, resident’s lounge and dining room and a temperature-controlled wine room.&nbsp;

With only a handful of developments on the West Coast having achieved the lauded 5 Star Green Star rating, we’ve wrapped up the top 5 Star Green Star rated apartments selling now.



Perth's top four off the plan apartment developments with a 5 Star Green Star rating

The first sod of soil has officially been turned at Mulpha’s $1 billion zero-carbon, masterplanned community Norwest Quarter in Sydney’s Hills district.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Construction on the first stage of Norwest Quarter will include two residential apartment buildings, Banksia and Lacebark, with a total of 196 apartment, and more than 3,500 sqm of sustainably-led retail and commercial space which is set to include a full-floor commercial gym, fresh food grocer, medical services and restaurants.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment and will underpin residents’ aspirations for zero carbon living at up to 25 per cent less cost.&nbsp;

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Mulpha Head of Developments, Tim Spencer, said the ground-breaking ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate this important milestone with all the people involved in the development and construction process, including builder Parkview Construction, architects Bates Smart and Smart Design Studio, environmental sustainability firm Finding Infinity, landscaping architect Aspect Studios and urban designers Terroir.

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“After working extensively with Parkview Construction to quality control and deliver new benchmarks in sustainable design and construction, we are excited to commence construction on the first stage of Norwest Quarter which will be one of the most ambitious in Australia in terms of sustainable practices, initiatives, and design considerations," Spencer said.

“Despite difficult market conditions for the construction industry, Mulpha with the support of its top-tier partners is on track to deliver the first zero carbon precinct in the Hills, testament to its strong sustainability credentials and longevity in the Australian industry.

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“Our off-the-plan buyers in Norwest Quarter can be confident that we are committed to delivering quality apartment buildings that far exceed minimum code requirements, whilst simultaneously setting new benchmarks in lifestyle design, community focused wellness, sustainability and harmony with the natural environment.”

Hills Shire Council’s General Manager, Michael Edgar, said that with so much of Sydney’s future housing growth being accommodated in apartments, it was exciting to see the first stages of Norwest Quarter commence construction.&nbsp;

“It is testament to Mulpha’s belief in our Shire and the Norwest Business Park. It has been a while in the planning, and I am really pleased with the focus on building design, attention to detail and the ambitious sustainability measures,” Edgar said.&nbsp;

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“It is essential we see confidence return to the apartment market and that can only be achieved through good design, efficient use of technology, good use of materials, good sense of place, quality workmanship and a determination to contribute to the public domain.”&nbsp;

As well as making a contribution towards mitigating the effects of climate change and decreasing the urban heat environment at Norwest, Norwest Quarter's zero carbon target will lower energy bills while increasing wellbeing through healthier buildings, better air quality and greater access to nature.

Due to the strong sustainability credentials of the project, Norwest Quarter buyers may also be eligible for discounted green mortgages, potentially providing a lower interest rate on their mortgage.

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Both buildings will feature rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging with fast charges, and high-performance, centralised air-conditioning. The apartments will also have high efficiency lighting and appliances, and are 100 per cent electric, with induction cooktops and electric hot water.

Other sustainable community initiatives will include communal electric barbecues, communal gardens, productive beehives for enhanced pollination, worm farms, composting and natural landscapes, where the flora and fauna will be constantly measured against key performance indicators.

When complete, the Norwest Quarter masterplan will transform over 3.8 hectares of land into a village for over 2,000 residents who will live among 26,000 sqm of green open space.&nbsp;

Encompassed within the landscape will be nine residential towers containing 864 apartments, with 6,000 sqm of space provided for cafes, restaurants, neighbourhood shops and childcare facilities.

The community will be located within 400 metres walking distance of the Norwest Metro Station and emerging Norwest town centre, as well as extensive parklands, pathways and cycleways.&nbsp;

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Each apartment in Norwest Quarter will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment and will underpin residents’ aspirations for zero carbon living at up to 25 per cent less cost. 

Construction begins on first stage of zero-carbon Norwest Quarter apartment towers

With populations within cities&nbsp;expected to grow by an average of 50 million people per year, and today&rsquo;s greenhouse gas levels at the highest rate in 3 million years, it&rsquo;s important to focus on mitigating the effects of climate change before it&rsquo;s too late.

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Solving climate change has gone from not in our scope to being a requirement in less than 30 years.&rdquo;

-&nbsp;Shawn Fisher Hesse, International Living Future Institute Associate Director, via <a href="https://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-it-would-take-end-trickle-down-equity-buildings-and-beyond">GreenBiz</a>
</blockquote>

Building with a sustainable focus is growing in popularity as both developers and consumers are beginning to see impressive results from investing in energy-efficient building technology <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/we-have-the-tools-to-beat-climate-change-now-we-need-the-right-laws/">which can reduce a building&rsquo;s consumption by 30-40%</a>.

The focus on building development sustainability has led to the creation of new jobs; new policies; changes in design, engineering and construction processes; as well as new metrics and rating systems with an environmentally-centric approach.

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Australian architects and environmental engineers are becoming world leaders in building sustainability by pioneering new design trends and technology to achieve eco-conscious credentials. These projects are also garnering well-deserved attention from prospective buyers who consider a building with a low carbon footprint an essential factor when choosing a property.

Here are&nbsp;6 leading sustainable architectural design trends in Australia:

<h3>#1 SOLAR BALUSTRADES</h3>

Case study: The General, Melbourne

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-general-421-high-street-northcote" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="870" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the_general_bipv.jpg?itok=6vBFFeVL" title="the general's solar balustrades" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>The General&#39;s solar balustrades</figcaption>
</figure>

<a href="/new-apartments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote&rsquo;</a>s &lsquo;<a href="/buildings/the-general-421-high-street-northcote">The General</a>&rsquo; is the first building in Australia to utilise Onyx Solar photovoltaic glass on its exterior to generate sustainable solar energy. Occupying the corner section of High and Bent Streets, the glass balustrades (supplied by Environmental Technology Solutions) have been ideally positioned to make the most of excellent natural light but also provide an important layer of thermal protection year-round. Onyx solar balustrades are one of the key contributing elements which won &lsquo;the general&rsquo; it&rsquo;s impressive 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.

Solar panel use globally:

-&nbsp;Noor (which is an Arabic word meaning &ldquo;light&rdquo;) is the largest solar farm in the world currently.&nbsp;By 2020,&nbsp;the $9 billion solar power plant is expected to generate 580 megawatts, which is enough electricity to power over a million homes.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/psyaa2jh4pzbajhkxuagz7dvxcvsrdltqknf7j-1dd8.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/psyaa2jh4pzbajhkxuagz7dvxcvsrdltqknf7j-1dd8.jpg?itok=mDFoj2Mv" title="Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal</figcaption>
</figure>

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Morocco is showing real leadership and bringing the cost of the technology down in the process.&rdquo;

-&nbsp;Mafalda Duarte, the manager of Climate Investment Funds (CIF) via <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/morocco-is-building-a-solar-farm-as-big-as-paris-in-the-sahara-desert/">World Economic Forum</a>
</blockquote>

<h3>#2 ROOFTOP URBAN FARMS</h3>

Case study: Burwood Brickworks, Melbourne

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/acre1_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="325" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/acre1_0.jpg?itok=sFXaKImh" title="Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks</figcaption>
</figure>

As part of <a href="/developers/frasers-property">Fraser Property&rsquo;</a>s wider project &lsquo;<a href="/expert-insights/burwood-brickworks-set-to-become-the-world-s-most-sustainable-retail-development">Burwood Brickworks</a>&rsquo;, an urban farm situated atop the entire building will provide all the produce for the complex caf&eacute;. The farm will also feature systems including closed-loop technology for recycling wastewater, mulch excess organic material for compost, eliminate produce transportation by growing on site, feature rooftop solar panels as well as offsite renewable energy sources, avoid the use of worst-in-class chemicals to reduce air pollution and boast a 6 Star Green Star Community rating (this has already been obtained).

Rooftop urban farms globally:

- Brooklyn Grange, NYC

- Lufa Farms, Canada

- HK Farm, Hong Kong

- City Farm, Japan

<blockquote>
&ldquo;We built the world&rsquo;s first commercial rooftop greenhouse on an industrial building in Montreal, Quebec, to prove that high-yield, year-round farming is a smarter, more sustainable, and commercially viable way to feed cities. Since then, we&rsquo;ve built new and bigger and better rooftop greenhouses, to grow more and more vegetables.&rdquo;

- Lufa Farms
</blockquote>

Another stand-out example of the positive effects of rooftop gardens is the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) headquarters.&nbsp;

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.19.03_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. " class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="452" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.19.03_am.png?itok=YkhP9YKr" title="Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. " width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.</figcaption>
</figure>

Multiple awnings across the site have been planted with lush greenery, and during a 10-month monitoring period, studies undertaken by ASLA found that the green roof <a href="https://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=28758">prevented over 100,000 litres of stormwater (which is approximately 78%&nbsp;of all precipitation hitting the roof)&nbsp;from flowing into D.C.&rsquo;s overburdened sewer and stormwater system</a>. The study also discovered that run-off water contained fewer pollutants, there was a 10% decrease in building energy use over the winter, and even on the hottest summer days, the roof was around&nbsp;15&deg;C cooler than conventional roofing on neighbouring buildings.

<h3>#3 TRI GENERATION PLANT</h3>

Case study: One Central Park, Sydney

<figure><a href="/buildings/central-park-wonderland-81-oconnor-street-chippendale" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="370" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_1.06.49_pm.png?itok=qf93_E0V" title="One Central Park. Credit: Frasers Property and Sekisui House" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>One Central Park. Credit: Frasers Property and Sekisui House</figcaption>
</figure>

<a href="https://www.centralparksydney.com/">One Central Park</a> raised the bar back in 2013 for green energy&nbsp;by housing its own tri-generation plant on site. The energy source will supply electricity, heating and cooling for 3,000 residences and 65,000 sqm of retail and commercial space via &lsquo;green transformers&rsquo; which are powered by natural gas. Environmental consultants and engineers have estimated a 190,000-tonne greenhouse gas emission reduction over the next 25 years which is the equivalent of removing 2,500 cars off the roads annually for 25 years.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-05_at_2.10.28_pm.png" rel="gallery-all"><img class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="334" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-05_at_2.10.28_pm.png?itok=-o4aQLIq" width="580" /></a></figure>

Tri-generation plants globally:

<ul>
	<li>PricewaterhouseCoopers, London&nbsp;</li>
	<li>DAMM&nbsp;brewery, Barcelona</li>
</ul>

<h3>#4 BLACK WATER RECYCLING</h3>

Case study: 1 Bligh Street

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/160805_blighstreet_aeriallandscape_touchup.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/160805_blighstreet_aeriallandscape_touchup.jpg?itok=tT5s7iFp" title="1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property</figcaption>
</figure>

In 2013 Sydney&rsquo;s 1 Bligh Street apartment complex was the first CBD development to house an Aquacell blackwater recycling unit. Aquacell said that the system would be likely to save 1 Bligh Street residents 100,000 litres of drinking water per day. The process involves treating bathroom wastewater (and sometimes additional water from a nearby sewer) to be used for plant irrigation, toilet flushing and cooling towers.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/online_e001_40292.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="1003" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/online_e001_40292.jpg?itok=2g_Ic_mL" width="580" /></a></figure>

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Recycled water schemes like this will ease pressure on water, energy and land as our population increases &ndash; this legislation ensures ongoing management is robust and a level playing field is achieved. Only organisations that meet the highest standards can be issued a licence which streamlines the approval process for future schemes.&rdquo;

- Aquacell CEO Colin Fisher
</blockquote>

Blackwater recycling globally:

- Goreangab recycling plant,&nbsp;Namibia.&nbsp;

As one of the first plants of it&#39;s kind, the&nbsp;50-year-old treatment centre has welcomed visitors from developed countries who are facing water shortages to see where water reclamation started. Experts from Australia, Singapore and the US have taken inspiration from visiting the centre and now all three countries&nbsp;have their own sewage recycling plants.

<h3>#5 RECYCLABLE BUILDING MATERIALS</h3>

Case study: Central Institute of Technology&rsquo;s Green Skills Centre, Perth

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.30.34_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="320" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.30.34_am.png?itok=IQVhoiAI" title="Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA</figcaption>
</figure>

Western Australia&rsquo;s greenest building also happens to be the education hub for environment training &ndash; Green Skills Hub. The building has been constructed using entirely sustainable materials including structural steel which can be reused later down the track, and recycled timber throughout. The centre was awarded a 6-star Green Star rating.

Training and Workforce Development Minister&nbsp;Liza Harvey explained that&nbsp;the Green Skills building would help provide students with resources, training and skills that,

<blockquote>
&ldquo;&hellip;ensures our graduates are at the top of their game in growing sectors such as sustainable building and construction.&quot;

- Liza Harvey, Training and Workforce Development Minister&nbsp;
</blockquote>

<h3>#6 SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY</h3>

Case study: The Burcham in Rosebery

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-burcham-6-8-crewe-place-roseberry"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="355" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/v04-150910-rooftop-aerial-final-2000_620x380_1.jpg?itok=-R1bCkFa" title="Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery</figcaption>
</figure>

There is no denying technological advancements are making their way into our everyday lives at rapid speed, and the all-encompassing smart home device that was once a fictional concept is now a reality. <a href="/new-apartments/rosebery-nsw-2018">The Burcham in Rosebery</a> has installed&nbsp;&lsquo;Geo Fencing&rsquo;&nbsp;technology in all 99 of their apartments, and whilst providing residents with the luxury of having a coffee brewed for their arrival home or the lights on by 7 PM, the technology is also proven to be beneficial for environmental sustainability. Residents will be able to monitor and manage their energy consumption and modify their use based on pricing and availability, allowing them to control living costs and reduce their carbon footprint.&nbsp;

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/energy-management-1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="619" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/energy-management-1.jpg?itok=c0vtua9R" title="Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery</figcaption>
</figure>

<h3>THE FUTURE</h3>

<a href="https://www.3dprintedhouse.nl/en/project-info/project-milestone/">3D PRINTED HOMES</a>

Case study: Project Milestones&#39; 3D Printed Home, Netherlands

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_11.15.08_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="An artist’s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="291" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_11.15.08_am.png?itok=TsTKQyG-" title="An artist’s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>An artist&rsquo;s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone</figcaption>
</figure>

A revolutionary project will see a Dutch town open five highly sustainable 3D printed concrete homes this year. The world-first design technique is likely to be adopted by Australian&nbsp;firms such as biotechnology company Mirreco&nbsp;<a href="https://3dprint.com/217838/mirreco-to-3d-print-hemp/">who have already expressed an interest</a> in utilising 3D printing for their developments.&nbsp;

RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="/news/5-of-melbourne-s-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights">5 of Melbourne&rsquo;s environmentally conscious new-development highlights</a>

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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/urban_-_infographic_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="2854" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/urban_-_infographic_2.jpg?itok=P6eBECWI" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>6 of Australia&rsquo;s top sustainable architectural design trends Infographic.</figcaption>
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