While the idea of the flat-pack may conjure up ideas of Swedish minimalism and perfectly-timed supply chains, a lesser-known forebear emerged in the 1800s — the prefabricated building. Australia has the lion's share, and some experts say they deserve to be World Heritage-listed.

Inside the bid to put Australia's pre-fabricated buildings on the World Heritage List

This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

This program is no longer in production.&nbsp;Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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Inside the bid to put Australia's pre-fabricated buildings on the World Heritage List

Inside the bid to put Australia's pre-fabricated buildings on the World Heritage List