What if Australia’s housing crisis wasn’t just a problem — but a chance to build something better? Australia’s homes are doing more than sheltering families — they’re accommodating multigenerational households, solo dwellers, single parents, and shared living arrangements.

But is our housing stock too rigid to reflect this diversity? Is it failing behind the way we actually live?

In this episode, we meet the architects and designers reimagining the Australian home for today. As external pressures - from climate to cost - reshape our lives, they’re responding with ideas that prioritise flexibility, wellbeing, sustainability, and social connection.

Hosted by Professor of Architecture Anthony Burke, this series asks: can we reimagine the Dream? 

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Production assistance this week by Rachael Bongiorno and Regina Botros

Guests in this episode

• Dr Edgar Liu, Arts, Design & Architecture at the City Futures Research Centre at UNSW 
• Savannah Fishel, Senior Innovation Consultant and Service Designer and Churchill Fellow
• Craig Allchin, Urban Designer with 6 Degrees
• Jeremy McLeod, Founding Director and Architect at Breathe Architecture
• Matilda Leake, Associate Director and Design Architect at Bates Smart 
• Marisa and Rose - living together in multigenerational housing in Melbourne
• Leah and Lou - living together with Leah's parents in Sydney