November

18 November 2024

Reimagining the rental market: Digital technology in the rental sector

As Australia faces a deepening rental crisis, Dr Sophia Maalsen from the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning is exploring how digital technologies could reshape the housing landscape.

18 November 2024

Sustainable high-density living: Lessons from public housing

At a time when Australia's housing crisis calls for innovative solutions, researchers at the University of Sydney are shedding light on overlooked approaches within our existing public housing that could inform the future of higher density living.

18 November 2024

Addressing housing affordability for essential workers

Affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for essential workers — those who support our communities in healthcare, education, policing, and emergency services. Research led by academics at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning reveals this stark reality, showing that essential workers can no longer afford to live within reasonable proximity to Sydney and Melbourne’s CBDs.

18 November 2024

Transforming ageing housing: A sustainable approach to housing development

As Australian cities grow, the demand for sustainable housing solutions has never been more urgent. But new buildings are not necessarily the best solution.