Did you know that Australia’s average house size (236 square metres) is one of the largest in the world? What does this tell us about ourselves as a society?
Hosted by Gemma Savio, Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture, NGV, hear from Jeremy McCleod, Founder of Breathe and Nightingale Housing and guest speakers for this insightful evening as they delve into the thorny issue of housing size in Australia today. What are the economic and social drivers, and the ecological or market implications of this reality?
More space may seem appealing, but bigger homes usually require more land, more energy and more possessions to fill them. A bigger house often means less garden space and fewer opportunities to connect with one another in shared living spaces. Nevertheless, their number is increasing.
This event is presented alongside the ninth NGV Architecture Commission, an annual initiative that invites Australian architects and designers to create a temporary, site-specific work in the NGV Garden.
For the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission, Breath have created Home Truth as a space that questions the ethical and ecological impact of very large homes commonly built around Australia. Breathes’ installation invites reflection on the ethical and ecological implications of Australia’s ever-growing homes, while offering a glimpse into a more sustainable housing future.
The event will include an opportunity to view the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission Home Truth from 5.30–6.15pm, with the talk commencing at 6.30pm
Host
Gemma Savio, Curator, Contemporary Design and Architecture, NGV
Speakers
Jeremy McLeod, Founder of Breathe and Nightingale Housing
Dr Bhavna Middha, Senior Research Fellow at RMIT Centre for Urban Research
Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at University of Technology Sydney, host of Grand Designs Australia and Restoration Australia and co-host of Grand Designs Transformations
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