Parlour is pleased to support the upcoming Size Matters event at the NGV on 24 May, presented by Architects Declare and RMIT University as part of Melbourne Design Week. The panel discussion will explore house size in the context of Australia’s rapidly developing population and the climate risks associated with growth.
Australia has some of the largest homes in the world – yet we face a housing crisis and an urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. In this context, the size of our homes presents one of the most pressing climate risks within the built environment. Size Matters is a timely conversation that explores the relationship between dwelling size and climate change. Building on Breathe Architecture’s Home Truth exhibition, this event asks: how can we design more responsibly, equitably and sustainably?
Bringing together speakers from across disciplines – research, practice, design, and development – the panel reflects the collaborative, systems-level thinking required to address the challenges ahead.
- Dr Nicola Willand (RMIT University) will share her research on the environmental and social costs of oversized housing.
- Irma del Valle Nachon (Breathe Architecture) will offer insights into the ideas behind their NGV installation and design ethos.
- Developer Liam Wallis (Hip Vs Hype) will present case studies of sustainable housing models achieved through integrated, multidisciplinary processes.
The panel discussion, moderated by Danni Hunter, will be joined by Sarah Buckeridge, Chair of the Australian Institute of Architects Housing Commission; and photographer Tom Ross, who will reflect on the lived experience of space and place.
For registered architects, the event will attract 2 formal CPD points.
When & where
Saturday 24 May 2025, 2–3.30pm
Clemenger Theatre, NGV
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
VIC 3006
Booking & information
Learn more and book through Size Matters – Home Size in Times of Climate Change.
