UNSW Built Environment

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

Rebuild after bushfire

Suburban planning models are not suitable for bushland – so why would we continue to rebuild with them? 

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Millions of Australians are struggling with unaffordable housing. It’s a systemic problem that’s been decades in the making, and only concerted system-wide reforms will fix it.

Mabo Festival

Policies for Indigenous Australians must better reflect and prioritise Indigenous cultural values.

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One in four Australian households now rent their homes in the private rental market. Flexibility and lifestyle are key reasons some choose to rent even if they can afford to buy a home.

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What started as a form of gardening activism, planted the seeds for a blossoming community movement, centred on inclusivity, sustainability and participation.

Gonzalo Portas

Since his undergraduate days at UNSW, Industrial Design Associate Lecturer Gonzalo Portas has focused on medical device design. 

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People die protecting homes. They are wrong to believe their homes will protect them.

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There has been significant growth in small house living, but that doesn’t mean Australia should go big on them.

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Trailblazing UNSW Sydney academics join distinguished alumni and friends on the 2020 Australia Day honours list. 

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