Design
Environment
Book extract
Melbourne's strange and splendid skyline that never was
A giant Peach Melba, a skyscraper-sized crocodile, a steel ‘V’ taller than the Eiffel Tower: these were just some of the design ideas when Melbourne asked the world to reinvent its skyline in 1979
Politics & Society
Analysis
The silent violence of ableism in architecture
We call out certain acts of violence like racism and sexism, but when it comes to ableism, do we let too much slide? In architecture, we think the answer is yes
Sciences & Technology
We’re not winning the battle between mosquitoes and modern homes
By blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, modern homes often invite mosquitoes. But there are ways to prevent them and the diseases they carry
Education
Boosting student wellbeing through their environment
New research calls for co-creating the built and natural environments of universities to support student wellbeing
Environment
Design for (all) life
Humans create most designs for themselves, but can and should use opportunities to make spaces that benefit all forms of life
Environment
Designing homes for extreme weather
The devastating effects of extreme weather mean we must design homes to protect human life and buildings. Failure to do so risks some areas becoming ‘uninsurable’
Environment
Lifting standards in Victoria’s building industry
Victoria’s regulatory system leaves home-buyers vulnerable, but the Government has an opportunity to raise the bar for builders
Arts & Culture
Conserving Melbourne’s creative heritage
With Melbourne’s historic Nicholas Building on the market, we need to rethink the city’s urban heritage to conserve places that have played an exceptional role in our local history
Environment
Designing liveable cities for our future climate
The Climate Imaginary exhibit explores works from architects and urban designers, pushing the boundaries of our imagination to envision better and more creative climate futures for our cities
Environment
Building collective knowledge for action
Community-led research brings together cultural, economic and environmental considerations for a unique design collaboration on Olkola Country