A curated collection of foundational papers, essays, and long-form research. Here, I deconstruct the systemic principles of building—from the ancient wisdom codified in the Yingzao Fashi to the modern promise of MMC—to outline a blueprint for a more efficient, creative, and sustainable architectural future.
An Ancient Fix for Australia's Modern Housing Crisis: Rethinking MMC
What if Australia’s home building industry could achieve the impossible? What if it could be both wildly efficient and exquisitely creative, delivering quality and speed without sacrificing beauty or individuality? This isn’t a fantasy. It was a reality in China centuries ago. The proof lies in two seemingly opposite marvels: the Forbidden City, a monumental feat of project management and prefabrication, and the Classical Chinese Garden, a testament to limitless creativity within a framework of rules. Together, they offer a revolutionary blueprint for fixing our broken building system. ...