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Anthony Burke's By Design

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Hybrid Work
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Architecture
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Australia
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Toilet Paper
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Data Centers
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First Nations Weaving
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London, United Kingdom
Urban Design
Slow Design Movement

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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Before electric refrigeration, how did we keep our food from spoiling? Most Australians didn’t have access to a fridge until the 1950s, so how did people battle the heat and insects before then? From the Coolgardie safe to the smart fridges of today,... more

Necessity drives innovation. As conflict and climate pressures displace millions creating safe, dignified places to live has become an urgent global challenge. What can wealthy nations learn from architects working with fewer resources? The Aga Khan ... more

Despite the invention of many new technologies, the book still thrives. From ancient codecs to today’s lightweight paperbacks the written word has found its way into many hands, thanks to the evolution of its design. And even while e-books and audio ... more

With information at our fingertips today, why do we still have libraries? While the internet and personal computers mean we can access pretty much what we want, when we want it – technology can’t give us what we truly crave: connection and community.... more

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Matthew Rubery
Professor of Modern Literature
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Why books are humanity’s most enduring technology
Richard Francis-Jones
Design Director, FJC Studio; Lead Architect on Yalamundi
FJC Studio
Episode: How the digital revolution has reimagined libraries
Philippa McGuinness
Author of Skin Deep, The Inside Story of Our Outer Selves
Author, Skin Deep
Episode: Lipstick – A double agent for beauty and power
Kjetil Thorsen
One of the founders of Snøhetta, noted for integrating landscape and architecture
Snøhetta
Episode: How Scandinavians build differently and why it works
Audrey Staniland
Subject of Four Corners investigation; lives in Perth and represents lived experience of aging in place
Episode: Aging in place — how smart design keeps you home longer
Phillippa Carnemolla
Theme lead of the Aging Research Collaborative at UTS
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Aging in place — how smart design keeps you home longer
Nina Earle
Curator at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney
Powerhouse Museum
Episode: The hypodermic needle: A prick of genius
Louise Wright
Melbourne architect, designer of The Garden House
The Garden House project
Episode: Should native animals have property rights too?
Sarah Bekasey
Industry laureate professor at University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Should native animals have property rights too?

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Anthony Burke
Host of By Design and Professor of Architecture at UTS

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • 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
    Australia2 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • ICONIC

    Fabulous and intelligently presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perezoso D
    Australia7 months ago

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Guests bring deep expertise across architecture, design, and arts, making episodes consistently valuable for professionals.
Diverse range of guests keeps topics fresh and insightful for practitioners and enthusiasts.
High-quality production and practical, interview-driven insights that are easy to apply in real projects.
Thoughtful, design-forward conversations that connect everyday objects to culture and society.

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Apple Podcasts
#235
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#57
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#204
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#41
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#73
Italy/Arts/Design

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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.
Extraordinary Everyday: How the Aussie lawnmower shaped our identity
Q: So in what other ways did the marketing kind of reinforce the gender roles and the other ideas around the mower?
Marketing imagery often depicted men using the mower as the manager of the yard while women were shown either relaxed on the lawn or in domestic roles, reinforcing a gendered narrative around technology and leisure; the discussion notes that these visuals reflected broader societal expectations.
Extraordinary Everyday: How the Aussie lawnmower shaped our identity
Q: Nina, hi. How are you going?
The host warmly asks Nina about her current work and introduces the context of exploring the Powerhouse Museum's lawnmower collection to understand its social and technological evolution.

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A design-forward show that explores how spaces, systems, and everyday objects shape the way we live. Across episodes, the conversation spans architecture, interior design, urban innovation, fashion history, craft, and sustainability, with frequent dives into design processes, cultural context, and real-world case studies. A standout feature is a recurring segment on the Extraordinary Everyday, which unpacks the social and cultural histories of familiar items—from umbrellas to gravestones—while interviews with designers, academics, and industry insiders illuminate how design thinking can improve households, cities, and experiences. The mix of accessible storytelling, hands-on design insight, and wide-ranging guest expertise makes it a compel... more

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2. Richard Francis-Jones
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5. Audrey Staniland
6. Phillippa Carnemolla
7. Nina Earle
8. Louise Wright

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