Low-rise designs
The low-rise patterns have been prepared by experienced and award-winning architects to provide high quality house designs for suitable sites in all parts of NSW.
Using the pattern book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book simplifies key steps in the building process with Government Architect NSW-endorsed designs to fast-track the approval process.
Orchard Hills
The Orchard Hills state-led precinct is part of the NSW Government's National Housing Accord commitment to deliver new homes and jobs growth close to transport, services and public spaces.
Published records
The published Record of Briefings detail the Housing Delivery Authority’s recommendations and advice to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
Caring for Country
We are committed to working with Aboriginal communities in western Sydney to co-develop a 10-year Caring for Country – Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy.
Housing design
Initiatives that promote exemplar residential design, improve social housing and increase density to support housing supply, diversity and affordability.
Sustainable Buildings SEPP
The NSW Government is committed to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. We are introducing a new policy to support these goals and bring NSW closer to net zero emissions.
Member profiles P – S
Profiles of panel members and state government design champions (P – S) who deliver independent, consistent design quality advice on projects.
Close to 2,500 more homes declared state significant
A further 10 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Urban heat and canopy data
Explore urban heat and canopy data to understand local temperatures, tree coverage trends and insights that support greener, cooler communities.