The perfect beach – Gold Coast vs the Weather

Since the arrival of TC Alfred, the Gold Coast's beaches have drastically altered due to persistent storms and climate change. Despite ongoing efforts in coastal management and engineering, such as sand replenishment, challenges remain as sand erosion worsens. The delicate balance of maintaining the ideal beach image faces scrutiny, urging a reconsideration of expectations alongside increasing threats from future severe storms and rising sea levels.

How to avoid a fate worse than death: rethink how residential aged care is designed

We need to stop avoiding the problem and start envisaging what will matter to us when we are older to drive a paradigm shift in the way residential aged care is provided in Australia. This design-led workshop re-imagined aged cared design in the post-pandemic era.

A charrette to change the way we design our cities

In February 2020, 121 professionals explored longevity in the built environment, focusing on baby boomers' impact through a creative charrette. Outcomes were shared via videos and articles.