When a minority could maximise social housing. Those disappointed by the unedifying sight of Federal Labor bringing forward a pitiful housing policy can take some heart from the result in the NSW elections. As predicted in this column last week, Labor will form a minority government, with the Greens (who have a decent housing policy) holding the balance of power…

on bankrupt builders, politicians, chemists, housing, palm springs -

Among the many bad ideas from project managers, one of the worst was novating the architect to a builder once approval was received. The intention was to have the architect and builder collaborate in preparing construction drawings for a better build. The resulting ‘design / construct’ approach proved a disaster for quality control…

on booksellers, vinoly, AUKUS, acronyms, bookends -

William Stout, legendary bookseller for over 40 years in San Francisco, has sold his eponymous bookstore, and his personal library, to the Eames Institute, who sat down with him to discuss his life, legacy, and what he considers his rarest…