As we cycled through the city of Vienna, the architecture demonstrated a concern for civic systems, not just singular moments of spectacle. Streets, trams, trains, footpaths, cars and public spaces moved in a measured rhythm. It felt composed. The city is organised around the belief that urban life is shared, and housing is one of the clearest expressions of that belief.
Before sustainability became a checklist, some houses simply belonged to their climate. The Goetz House, designed by Lindsay and Kerry Clare in 1984 and built at Buderim on the Sunshine
The Productivity Commission has opened its national inquiry into housing supply regulation, examining how regulatory settings across all levels of government can be improved to accelerate housing delivery and lift
Explore architecture Architecture shapes how you live It shapes the way you work, move and experience the world around you. A qualified architect doesn’t just design buildings — they solve
Australian Architecture Conference 2026 Together. Or not at all? Brisbane (Meanjin), Friday 30 – Saturday 31 October The profession’s most important conversation in a decade: practice, advocacy, climate, housing, equity,
Advocacy remains one of the Institute’s most important roles, ensuring architects have a strong voice in the policy, regulatory and industry conversations shaping the future of practice and the built
As cities continue to densify, housing is often delivered under pressure, with limited time and resources to properly consider what sustainability means in practice. This new series, “Sustainable Snack,” takes
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What does the 2026 Federal Budget mean for how Australia will design and deliver its next generation of homes and cities? The Federal Budget sets a clear national direction:
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