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UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

How can architecture be a good neighbour?

How can architecture be a good neighbour?

As an entry to The Multi-Residential Building category at the 2024 INDE.Awards, NH Architecture and Bird de la Coeur Architects have achieved an exemplary outcome with a project that addresses the challenges of social and affordable housing.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

A win for high-quality housing with EM BE CE

EM BE CE’s competition-winning design for an inner-city affordable housing development achieves efficiency and durability without sacrificing elegant design.

Home Truth at NGV: Breathe confronts the elephant in the oversized room

Home Truth at NGV: Breathe confronts the elephant in the oversized room

Melbourne-based architects Breathe have constructed an unfinished house at the NGV that puts the question of house sizes in Australia on the agenda.

Adam Haddow comments on new NSW housing manifesto

Adam Haddow comments on new NSW housing manifesto

The AIA NSW Chapter President reacts to a recent announcement by the Minns state government aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent

What can Australian build-to-rent (BTR) developers learn from the experienced UK market and how can these lessons be applied locally? Frank Filskow shares valuable insights from Make’s work and research in the UK and Australia.

BillionBricks Home is the world’s first self-financing home for the vulnerable

BillionBricks Home is the world’s first self-financing home for the vulnerable

Architecture that helps support life, community and environment is indeed influential and we applaud the vision of the winner of the 2022 The Influencer category.

G8A’s Manuel Der Hagopian believes in public housing

G8A’s Manuel Der Hagopian believes in public housing

Manuel Der Hagopian of G8A believes that public housing is necessary to maintain social balance. And he says good architecture which serves people is borne of a deep understanding of time and place.

Three creatives develop Doonya as the solution to homelessness and housing for the impoverished

Three creatives develop Doonya as the solution to homelessness and housing for the impoverished

How do we design and provide better living conditions for the marginalised in urban cities? We hear from The CHA Project, JIA Studios and The Shelter Company on how Doonya could be a game changer.

Manuel Der Hagopian: Public housing advocate

Manuel Der Hagopian: Public housing advocate

Manuel Der Hagopian of G8A believes that public housing is necessary to maintain social balance and that good architecture which serves people is borne of a deep understanding of time and place.

Fairley Batch on building less and giving more with Breathe

Fairley Batch on building less and giving more with Breathe

We talk with Fairley Batch on how Breathe is leading the way in sustainable multi-residential design and innovating to reshape ideas of development in Australia.