School of Built Environment

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Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic.

pocket park in alexandria

In growing cities, where we need to squeeze the most out of every parcel of land, where do we find the space for new outdoor recreational areas?

pocket park in alexandria

These miniature-sized parks could help insert more public recreational spaces into our cities.

an airbnb logo download app page displayed on a smartphone

Stronger restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms may help ease some housing affordability pressures.

Quay Quarter Tower

How we reduce CO2 emissions in the built environment is changing – with focus moving from energy efficiency to reducing embodied carbon, according to UNSW’s Philip Oldfield.

city of newcastle

Non-metropolitan areas need long-term planning if they’re to accommodate more people.

a building with a staircase

Fewer young people have the means to buy their first home, but is there a way to shortcut a failing system?

aerial view of urban area in oakleigh suburb in melbourne australia

Our largest cities are central to achieving sustainability in a time of climate change. The federal government has begun to act on the need for coherent urban policies.

for sale sign on street

Research points to government intervention during the pandemic adversely impacting first home ownership.

sheikh zayed grand mosque abu dhabi

Grand mosques mark the urban space of major historical cities such as Mecca, Medina, Cordoba and Tunis. Now, Melbourne has its very own.

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