An image showing the small houses built as part of the Microvillage project.

Deakin Home Research Centre

The Deakin Home Research Centre solves complex problems around affordable housing, homelessness and social inclusion through innovative research.

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Our mission

Our vision is to provide ‘a home for all’ – affordable, safe, well-designed, sustainable and connected housing for everyone

We conduct research across four key themes aligned with our vision.

Home for life

We design adaptable, universally accessible homes that meet personal needs, promote engagement in meaningful activities, and are safe, secure and suitable for all stages of life.

Home we can afford

We conduct research informing home designs that minimise energy use and environmental impact, while using low-cost materials to match budgetary requirements, providing a home that’s available to all.

Home where we know neighbours

We recognise the significant psychological and physical health benefits of social connectivity. Our research delivers homes designed to foster connectedness and community and to strengthen relationships across difference.

Home that’s connected

We draw on a wide range of expertise and collaborations to make sure homes are connected to occupations, services, education, nature, transport, play, food and the wider world.

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