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Why I will never buy a new apartment in Sydney

10 Feb 2017

We used to think '60s apartments were austere and badly built. Now, they appear as paragons of generosity, grace and certitude, writes Elizabeth Farrelly.

Let kids plan how they live and play

10 Jan 2017

UNSW researchers Linda Corkery and Kate Bishop are calling for radical change in the way we design cities for our younger citizens.

The Moment When...

15 Dec 2016

UNSW graduates Felicity Stewart and Matthias Hollenstein exploded onto Sydney's architecture scene.

My fair city

15 Dec 2016

Beautiful one day, infuriating the next, Sydney stands at a crossroads and must choose a path that truly values the interest of its citizens.

Sydney's grand challenges

15 Dec 2016

UNSW policy makers, planners, engineers and thought leaders are working to help Sydney fulfil its potential as a beacon for urban living.

Building cool cities for a hot future

22 Apr 2016

Design decisions impact the urban microclimate, and ultimately our health and wellbeing, write Paul Osmond and Jonathan Fox.

Talking serious science using scissors and glue

26 Feb 2016

Stripping away fancy computer generated graphs and oh-so-neat sans-serif fonts and replacing them with homemade visuals can open up whole a new way of engaging with science, writes Kate Patterson.

Tiny homes, big changes

27 Oct 2015

Tiny houses are so hot right now. As Amelia Thorpe argues, in addition to being sustainable, they also offer a valuable way to rethink the way we plan and build our cities.

Sunswift races towards road registration with $30K funding injection

12 Dec 2014

Engineering students in UNSW’s solar racing team Sunswift have been left “shocked” and “incredibly surprised” after beating a crowd-funding target of $30,000 in just 10 days.

I merge Indigenous stories with my design – maybe others should too

14 Nov 2014

As a designer, crossing the line that exists between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian culture is crucial, writes Trent Jansen.

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