Architecture, Building and Planning

A new policy promises round-the-clock graffiti reporting and removal. But do these proposed changes accurately reflect Melbourne's love-hate relationship with urban culture?

New infrastructure is building '20 minute cities'. Beyond practical benefits, this approach is likely to offer considerable social and personal value – gains yet to be fully measured

East Asia is responding to a post-growth world – one reshaped by population decline, shrinking cities and economic stagnation. Now it’s changing how they build

From an evolving family home to a world record timber structure, these five buildings show incredible things are possible with the right materials and mindset

Melbourne is on course to become Australia's biggest city. But size isn’t everything. What would make it Australia’s most healthy, sustainable and equitable city? Here are three ideas

With pressure mounting to build more and build faster, it’s crucial to define – both professionally and legally – who is accountable for construction safety

The rakali is an Australian marvel of urban adaptation. Our new Map of the Month shows where to find them around Melbourne and where they’re mysteriously missing

While viral claims about water use don't hold up, the real story is worth understanding. It comes down to where these centres are built, what water they use and how they report it

Flooding, displacement and housing insecurity are no longer distant issues. Houses that move with people are helping communities in Bangladesh adapt to a changing environment