How can we design our way out of Australia's housing crisis? With Anthony Burke and Tim Ross
About this episode
The episode discusses innovative design solutions to address Australia's housing crisis, featuring insights from architects and designers.
From embracing the future of new technologies, materials and innovations, to returning to past times of multigenerational and communal living, architecture and design has plenty to offer when it comes to solving Australia's housing crisis. While debate rages about tax settings, government policy, and urban planning, design solutions are there to create the homes, the communities and the lives we need to make us happier and healthier — but is the will? This event was recorded at Curiosities Live at the University of Technology Sydney on 2 March 2026. Speakers: Anthony Burke Professor of Architecture at the University of Technology SydneyHost of ABC TV's Grand Designs Australia Grand Designs Transformations and Restoration Australia Host of Anthony Burke's By Design ABC Radio National Tim Ross ComedianPresenter, ABC TV's Streets of Your Town , Designing A Legacy and moreAuthor, What A Ripper! 60 everyday objects that shaped Australia , Motel — Images of Australia on Holidays and moreCo-host, with Kevin McCloud, Tim & Kev's Big Design Adventure podcastAdjunct Professor at the University of CanberraHonorary member of the Australian Institute of Architects
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