Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross on good design and solving the housing crisis

From the desks we work at, to the places we retreat to at the end of the day, the spaces around us quietly shape how we feel, how we live, and how we connect with each other.

Good design isn't just about looks – it's about comfort, dignity, possibility, and the way a space can hold us, support us, even change us.

So at a time when so many Australians are struggling to find four walls to call home, what can design teach us about building homes and communities that truly meet people's needs?