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As well as producing the popular mid-century modern style of architecture ... It led to a situation today where 70% of Australian houses have an energy rating of three stars or lower.

A casual scroll through the real estate ads of suburban Melbourne reveals a popular feature: modern houses and renovations ... once considered essential in Australian homes—are disappearing.

As Australia moves towards a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, our researchers are working to fill a big missing piece of the puzzle—existing houses and apartments.

Mr Rynne pointed to two key factors explaining why units were outpacing houses price growth: diversity of buyer type and supply constraints. Brendan Rynne is chief economist at KPMG Australia.

A modern extension was added onto the house’s rear in 2004. The former Australian House Museum at Deakin University. Owners Cathie and Ian Ferguson have planted extensively in the garden.