Shaping housing futures

Shaping Housing Futures

Research dedicated to sustainable and equitable housing solutions

Our world-class researchers work alongside community, industry, and government partners to shape meaningful solutions for Australia’s housing challenges.

Through innovative projects and partnerships, our academics are tackling key issues in the housing sector, from digital transformations in the rental market to housing affordability for essential workers and sustainable approaches to high density living.

Explore how our research is paving the way for sustainable and equitable housing futures.

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Transforming ageing housing: A sustainable approach to housing development

Associate Professor Sandra Loschke at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning is seeking to make building renewal a mainstream strategy. This approach aims to transform underperforming buildings into larger, low-carbon, high-quality living spaces, offering a sustainable alternative to new construction while reducing environmental impact and enhancing community well-being.

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.

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.

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.