Housing

When we seal our homes to keep heat in, we also capture moisture and allergens, affecting the air we breathe. Here’s a few simple ways to fix it

Construction productivity in Australia has fallen 53 per cent since the mid-1990s. Modern methods of building can reverse it, if we choose to scale them

Home temperatures can affect our health and wellbeing, and older people can suffer the most. But small fixes can have big impacts

For Australia’s national climate plans to be meaningful, they need to include an orderly phase-out of its fossil fuel exports

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that living circumstances in retirement have changed over time, but social connections are generally strong

The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows we’re retiring later, but healthier and wealthier

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that many Australians die with significant wealth from home ownership and superannuation, but can this last?

Our changing climate means homes and workspaces also need to change. By retrofitting buildings, we can create healthier, more sustainable urban spaces

With housing affordability at a record low, new business models could offer a unique solution. But we need to rethink the way we own and build homes

Temporary accommodation and timely construction of sustainable, affordable modular housing can help communities to recover from natural disasters