Home: Evolution of the Australian Dream is an illustrated review of housing in Australia.
It doesn’t sound very exciting.
But the truth is, it’s a pretty engaging and interesting read.
We all live somewhere and this book has all types of homes covered. From the 18th Century onwards, it covers trends and types of housing, from the development of suburbia to the urban sprawl. It’s a fascinating insight into Australia’s housing and architectural history.
It also places strong emphasis on the future of housing in Australia – as our population expands beyond 23 million people, the question remains; how will our current housing environment support this growth? And what will be the cultural impact of growth and migration? Will ecological issues such as global warming and other environmental concerns really direct planning and thinking?
Written by Philip Cox, Philip Graus and Bob Meyer – all architects as well as town planners – it offers a wide perspective on design, but also broader socio-economic dimensions of housing. And, most importantly, it provides the reader with a chance to understand Australia’s urban past in order to achieve the best for our urban future.
Home: Evolution of the Australian Dream (JCP Publishing, RRP $45) is out now.
