03 | The Home Front: One roof, many lives

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? 

For more conversations about design with Anthony Burke & friends, head to  Lifestyle on ABC iView 

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