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Ep 27. Essay: Abundance of Housing: 1 year later
05/05/2026 | 35 mins.
A year ago, Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein released their book 'Abundance', positing that to have the future we want, we need to build and invent more of what we need. In his latest essay, Prof. Mathew Aitchison reflects on what has happened since the book's release, focusing on housing.

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Ep 26. Californian Housing Reform Part II: An interview with Tyler Pullen, Assistant Director of Building Innovation at Terner Labs
10/03/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
In Part II of the series on reforms to the Californian housing system, Prof. Mathew Aitchison speaks with Tyler Pullen, one of the key researchers on the White Paper prepared for the Californian State Assembly.

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Ep 25. Californian Housing Reform Part I: An interview with Californian State Assemblymember, Buffy Wicks
03/03/2026 | 39 mins.
Prof. Mathew Aitchison speaks with Californian State Assemblymember, Buffy Wicks, about measures introduced to the Assembly to reform California's housing system.

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Ep 24. Essay: The Big Factory Idea (A Cautionary Tale)
11/02/2026 | 29 mins.
The 'Big Factory Idea' is often proposed as a solution to housing shortages – both in Australia and overseas.

Prof. Mathew Aitchison interrogates this idea in his latest essay for the Future Building Podcast, exploring the 'Big Factory' approach versus an 'Ecosystem' approach.

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Ep 23. Essay: The gearing is wrong in housing
27/11/2025 | 19 mins.
Prof. Mathew Aitchison launches a new content series for the podcast – Essays – where he shares his ideas and opinions on the pressing issues facing building and construction. This first essay explores the ever-rising costs of construction.

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Over the last 100 years, the building industry has been deeply resistant to change. It is now regarded by many as a last frontier, ripe for disruption. Future Building takes a fresh look at the opportunities for change, examining news and trends along with research and developments from the field.Join Professor Mathew Aitchison for interviews with experts who share their knowledge and insights into the industry and what is coming down the pipeline. Future Building is sponsored by Building 4.0 CRC, a cooperative R&D hub leading innovation in the building industry.

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