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8 thought-provoking stories about housing and its multiple crises

8 thought-provoking stories about housing and its multiple crises

From housing affordability to questions of density, multi-residential design and the future of cities, here are eight varied stories from our archives.

Three Canberra architects on lessons from history for a planned city

Three Canberra architects on lessons from history for a planned city

We spoke with three architects currently practising in Canberra to investigate the city’s planned history and what it means to work in that shadow.

Comment: Why is it important to communicate the value of architecture?

Comment: Why is it important to communicate the value of architecture?

In this comment piece, Lindy Johnson, director of Lindy Johnson Creative, urges architecture to communicate its value. Johnson says that architects are needed more than ever but their value is highly underrated — and that we’re all the poorer for it.

New tool helps you experience a city like a toddler

New tool helps you experience a city like a toddler

Using a custom virtual reality tool, the Proximity of Care Design guide is intended to help developers and designers create urban environments that are more liveable for pregnant women, children, their caregivers — and in fact everyone.

Inside the agency crafting Sydney’s third CBD

Inside the agency crafting Sydney’s third CBD

In our own backyard, the Western Parkland City Authority is tasked with creating Sydney’s third city, the parklands city. We speak with its CEO, Sarah Hill, about what it takes to shape a city.

Dollar Signs, Deadlines, and Design: What You Need to Know

Dollar Signs, Deadlines, and Design: What You Need to Know

What’s driving growth in the Australian hospitality and commercial sectors?

Manila’s New Smart City Run by Artificial Intelligence

Manila’s New Smart City Run by Artificial Intelligence

One of Asia’s densest urban cities will be made more liveable when The New Manila Bay – City of Pearl (designed by hpa) is completed in 2030.