What ruin photography reveals about urban decay and renewal

Whether it’s art or porn, ruin photography tells a deeper story than what’s behind the lens.

The road more travelled

Unsanctioned footpaths across open ground defy design, but is that necessarily a bad thing?

Bike delivery leaves infrastructure trailing innovation

Tonight I’ll be having new cycling lanes with a side of bike parking.

The 20 minute neighbourhood

Allowing people to work, live and play within 20 minutes’ reach of their own homes is the new gold standard for urban planning.

The ‘missing middle’ offers a new housing solution

The days of urban McMansions are numbered and a QUT architecture lecturer says the solution to more flexible, affordable housing lies between a large home and a unit – the ‘missing middle’.

Redesigning the post-pandemic workplace

The coronavirus will transform the design industry, design practice and designers alike, but perhaps none are more equipped to deal with the challenges that lie ahead.

The word on the street

Wider footpaths, separated cycleways and pedestrian-friendly streets could become the norm, according to a UNSW Built Environment expert.

The green shoots of recovery

More urban farming, supported by new smart technology, could bolster the resilience of food production and deliver better value to consumers in the wake of COVID-19.

The NSW building certification bill lets developers off the hook

Most buyers would happily pay a bit more for a safe and durable product, but new legislation in NSW will do little to protect them.

Car parks?

As public space becomes premium in our cities, could boutique sidewalk activations known as parklets be the solution?

What are four bins for?

Four bins might help the sorting of recycled rubbish in Victoria, but to solve our waste crisis we need a strong market for recycled products.

The high rise future of city living

Internationally acclaimed architect, urban designer, UNSW alumna Zhizhe Yu explores a multi-planetary and people-centric approach to high-rise urbanism.