In Australia, we now know that the construction industry is responsible for 18.1% of our national carbon footprint, or more than 90 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Here are five points of inflection, which are shifting what it means to be an architect today. ...(read more)

The well-known food writer Michael Pollan summarises his healthy eating philosophy as this: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” When it comes to making and modifying homes, we would posit the following: “Make homes. Not too large. Mostly with wood.” ...(read more)

“Do come in as often as you like, the place is only alive when used.” These words were written by Jim Ede, the patron of Kettle’s Yard, in response to a thank-you note from a visiting student. This single phrase captures the spirit of hospitality that turns a house into a home. ...(read more)

When we start out as architecture students, we are immediately introduced to various twentieth century “masters.” Many of them – invariably white, inevitably male – are famous, either within their home countries or, more broadly, worldwide. These revered figures become like favourite ...(read more)