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Compare the carbon footprint of different lifestyle choices — working from home vs commuting, apartments vs houses, and urban vs rural living.
Apartments produce approximately 30–50% fewer carbon emissions per person than detached houses, primarily due to smaller floor areas, shared walls reducing heat loss, and lower car dependency in urban areas. A typical apartment produces 1,500–2,500 kg CO2 per person per year from energy use, compared to 2,500–4,500 kg for a detached house.
Urban living often lowers transport and housing emissions per person, while suburban living can increase car dependency and home energy demand.
Working from home saves 600–1,800 kg CO2 per year for most car commuters, even after accounting for increased home heating and electricity. The net saving depends on commute distance, transport mode, and home energy efficiency. For car commuters with a 20+ km each-way commute, WFH is almost always significantly greener.