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Practical guides, policy updates, and expert commentary on the changing world of heritage. Essential reading for property owners, architects, and planners.


The State of Heritage Property Insurance in Victoria: Managing Risk and Value
Securing accurate insurance for heritage-listed properties requires balancing statutory obligations with commercial realities. We explore how property owners can proactively manage risk and secure appropriate coverage in Victoria.
Jun 172 min read


Adapt! Designing New Lives for Old Buildings (Book Review)
An expert book review of the intellectually rigorous volume Adapt!, which frames adaptive reuse as a distinct and essential mode of 21st-century city-making.
Jun 105 min read


The Definitive Guide to Hiring a Heritage Consultant in Victoria
Engaging a heritage consultant is a pivotal decision for any project in Victoria. Whether you are renovating a family home or masterplanning a commercial site, this guide outlines the expertise required to ensure statutory compliance and project success.
Jun 32 min read


The economics of heritage laws and housing supply
How much heritage is too much? For economists, the challenge lies in correctly conceptualising and measuring the impacts of heritage.
May 255 min read


Why We Are Not Architects (And Why That Is Your Greatest Advantage)
Here is why our strict focus on heritage planning, separate from architectural design, is to your advantage.
May 203 min read


Heritage-Led Placemaking in Victorian Growth Corridors: conserving Rockbank Inn at Woodlea
By integrating the 1850s Rockbank Inn ruins into a modern masterplan, the Woodlea estate demonstrates how historical assets provide new suburbs with genuine character. We explore the strategic advantage of using heritage as a cultural anchor across scales of development.
May 133 min read
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