A century on, the first major planning inquiry for Sydney still gives valuable directions towards creating a sustainable, liveable city, says Professor Rob Freestone.
In the latest Uniken, a leading researcher in housing accessibility warns Australia's homes are not keeping pace with the needs of our ageing population.
If you want to see the future of architecture, take a good look at the world of computer games, says Russell Lowe, a lecturer in architectural computing in the Faculty of the Built Environment.
Professor Ken Maher, of the Faculty of the Built Environment, has confirmed his status as one of Australia's leading architects by winning his profession's highest honour, the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
A study of the controversy surrounding urban planning for religious purposes is just one of the student projects that will be on display at the Faculty of the Built Environment's graduand exhibitions.
In the November/December issue of Uniken we look at some of the challenges that face our designers, as well as acknowledging their astounding achievements.
Students from the Faculty of Built Environment have dominated recent national and state awards with innovative ideas in industrial design and ways to help combat climate change.
Simply rezoning land for higher-density residential use is unlikely to be enough to meet the NSW Government's Metropolitan Strategy, UNSW research has found.
