Preface A new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) reveals for the first time the extent of Australian housing demand. It is estimated that 1.3 million households are in a state of housing demand, whether they are unable to obtain market housing or are under rental pressure. It is estimated that…
Few people ask children what they think of public space. Traditionally, adults will make choices for children, especially their way of life and entertainment. In an unpublished study* representing local councils, we asked 75 children between the ages of 7 and 12 in 10 primary schools in Sydney’s impoverished areas to make maps to understand…
Australia is one of the most urbanized countries in the world, and our continued population growth continues to create new suburbs on the fringes of cities across the continent. These new suburbs and their formation process are often controversial. This is not only due to the transportation and infrastructure supply problems that have arisen during…
The Internet has reached our city. Smart cities are optimized for efficiency, productivity and comfort. Smart cities use intelligent transportation systems. It is managed by a comprehensive urban command center that analyzes the ubiquitous raw material in the digital age: big data. With the daily lives of citizens, they leave traces of data everywhere, even…
As early as 1989, the Australian Institute of Criminology issued a report containing recommendations for homeowners and builders to manipulate the design of the house and the surrounding environment. By doing so, they are told that they can minimize their chances of becoming a victim of crime, especially property crime. Work hard to improve lighting,…
The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) National Architecture Awards (to be awarded on November 6th) include a category called “Durable Architecture”. Where fast-paced “build and release” cycles often become the operating model of construction companies, this award allows us to stop and consider slow and thoughtful, longer horizons, and greater benefits. This category first appeared…
In the technological age, when we have so many social experiences that are virtual, the role of architecture in the experience of real-time situations is becoming more and more curious. How does architecture affect our emotions, and what design interventions can be taken to help us through the chaos of daily life? In the recent…
A temporary engineering evaluation released earlier showed that the concrete panels were broken due to deviations from the original design in the manufacturing and assembly of the concrete panels. Although the building is structurally stable and there is no danger of collapse, repairing the failure will be expensive, slow and cause damage to residents. The…
Federal Minister Karen Andrews said after the Construction Ministers Forum in July 2019: “What we need to do is rebuild confidence in the Australian construction industry.” Since the Federal, State and Territory Ministers commissioned Peter Shergold and Bronwyn Weir in mid-2017 to assess the effectiveness of Australian construction industry regulation, this has been a recurring…
Preface The long-term impact of the coronavirus on our cities is difficult to predict, but one thing is certain: the city will not be depressed for too long. History shows that disease has a tremendous influence in shaping our cities. Regardless of the crisis, cities represent continuity – they can withstand, adapt and grow. Once…