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Anthony Burke's By Design

ABC Australia
Design
Australia
Architecture
Hybrid Work
Work From Home
Home Design
Sari
Open Plan Design
Family Spaces
Surfing
Toilet Paper
Umbrella
Tea
Data Centers
Pockets
Urban Design
First Nations Weaving
Refrigeration
Tapestry
London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS and one of Australia's leading voices on how we might build better futures, Anthony Burke's By Design podcast explores the clever ideas and human stories behind the spaces, systems, and objects shaping our everyday lives. Anthony is well-known as the host of Grand Designs Australia, Grand Transformations, Restoration Australia, and Culture ... more

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Protecting our skin from the sun is a design challenge that spans centuries. From glacier cream to Slip! Slop! Slap!, how has sunscreen evolved to meet changing lifestyles, technologies and health concerns?

The decisions made after a disaster can shape a community for generations. A month after devastating floods tore through Nepal, more than 5,000 people are still missing. As Nepal moves from emergency relief to long-term recovery, what role can archit... more

Cradles with holes in them, moss and safety pins: all of these items played a part in keeping babies dry and clean across different cultures and centuries. Modern nappies rely on sophisticated absorbent technology, but how did our ancestors keep thei... more

Is the air you breathe at home safe? Mould, ventilation and temperature all have a significant impact on our health, and our homes control the quality of the air we breathe. So how can design make our homes healthier and safer?

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Bentley
Professor from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Melbourne University
Episode: How your home is silently affecting your health
Andy Marlow
Director at EnviroTecture
EnviroTecture
Episode: How your home is silently affecting your health
Kat Langford
PhD candidate at RMIT researching Automatic for the People, Photo Booth and Urban Culture
RMIT University
Episode: Inside our love affair with photo booths
David Lowe
Chair in Contemporary History at Deakin University, Cold War expert
Deakin University
Episode: Not just for presidents: bunkers designed for entire populations
Peter Benesford
Bunker expert and researcher
Swedish Defence Research Agency
Episode: Not just for presidents: bunkers designed for entire populations
Robert Barneau
Tour guide, Civil Defence Museum, Zurich
Civil Defence Museum, Zurich
Episode: Not just for presidents: bunkers designed for entire populations
Sarah Wilson
Australian journalist and author (referenced in discussion)
Author of The Stars, How to Live Beautifully in a Collapsing World
Episode: Not just for presidents: bunkers designed for entire populations
Farouk Derakshani
Director of The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Episode: What wealthy nations can learn from doing more with less
Matthew Rubery
Professor of Modern Literature
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Why books are humanity’s most enduring technology

Host

Anthony Burke
Host of By Design, Professor of Architecture at UTS; widely recognized design commentator and public intellectual with roles across ABC Listen and university teaching.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Cripes

    Oh, no - the ABC has given Anthony Burke another show - how much banality do we really need? (This really should have come to a close when The Home Front podcast ended.)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Not a political journalist
    Australia23 days ago
  • Love but…Video anyone??

    Love this podcast Smart and Modern! But … I really think this is podcast which would benefit from video especially when discussing particular projects. Just sayin….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bored infinitum
    Australia3 months ago
  • A great discovery

    I heard about this podcast after listening to an episode of Philosopher’s Zone. I’ve now heard a couple of episodes: I like being prodded to think about why ordinary things are the way they are.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasp002
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • ICONIC

    Fabulous and intelligently presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perezoso D
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Smart, modern and consistently engaging with historical context.
Would benefit from video to accompany visuals during design discussions.
Thoughtful, accessible design storytelling with strong guests.

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#65
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#194
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#2
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#47
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#69
Germany/Arts/Design

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How your home is silently affecting your health
Q: What would healthier homes actually look like, and how can design help us get there?
Andy Marlow explains reliable ventilation with mechanical systems, heat recovery, proper filtration, and emphasis on materials with low off-gassing, plus the role of Passivhaus principles in delivering stable temperatures and high air quality.
How your home is silently affecting your health
Q: Can you talk us through some of the design solutions here that we should be thinking about to tackle this problem ourselves?
Rebecca Bentley outlines the central design strategies: control of moisture, healthy temperature ranges, robust ventilation, and strategies to minimize damp and mold, including weatherproofing and sealing measures alongside good airflow.
Why books are humanity’s most enduring technology
Q: What do you see as the biggest contribution of the Gutenberg Press to the spread of knowledge?
Movable type made books easier to reproduce, which reduced costs, minimized manuscript errors, and allowed the same text to spread globally, fostering a shared knowledge base and accelerating scientific and cultural progress.
Aging in place — how smart design keeps you home longer
Q: Most of us would prefer to age in place. Is that actually what the numbers bear out?
Yes. Homes are deeply tied to identity and community, and aging in place aligns with staying connected; however, policy and support systems must enable this with appropriate resources.
Sheet happens: The design evolution of toilet paper
Q: Let's start with a little bit of a history lesson on toilet paper. What's the earliest record that we have of toilet paper?
Olivia explains that while many credit 1857 as the invention of western toilet paper, evidence shows 6th-century China already using scrap paper for cleaning, with large-scale, purpose-built sheets emerging by the 14th century; she notes the evolution from crude materials to specially manufactured products.

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What is Anthony Burke's By Design about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A design-focused interview show that explores the ideas, people, and systems shaping everyday spaces, objects, and experiences. Conversations typically center on architecture, urban design, interior and product design, sustainability, and cultural history, often weaving case studies from Australia with broader design insights. Notable throughlines include hands-on design practices, how spaces affect living and community, and the social/historical context behind familiar objects. The host's expertise as an architecture academic and public-facing design communicator likely appeals to professionals and enthusiasts who want practical, human-centered design thinking and stories from across the design spectrum. A standout trait is the mix of tech... more

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1. Rebecca Bentley
2. Andy Marlow
3. Kat Langford
4. David Lowe
5. Peter Benesford
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7. Sarah Wilson
8. Farouk Derakshani

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