Is your home ready to stand the test of time? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra speaks to an urban and environmental planning lecturer, Dr. Tony Matthews, to learn what makes for a home that is both environmentally responsible and economically sound.

An urban planner and international advocate for good cities at heart, Dr. Tony Matthews has a passion for translating insights into understandable and actionable terms, with benefits for policy-makers, professionals and communities. A faculty member at Griffith University, his work addresses current and emerging urban challenges through research, engagement and practice. Through his advocacy, engagement and communication, Dr. Tony Matthews has informed policy decisions and shaped real-world outcomes in cities. 

In this episode, Dr. Tony Matthews describes future-proofing a home as adapting to changes in technology, energy efficiency, and environmental standards. He cites features with proven values such as solar panels, external insulation, and air renewal systems as examples, and sheds light on some of the newest cutting-edge technologies currently available to homeowners.

Together, Gabriella and Dr. Tony Matthews weigh up the pros and cons of various sustainability approaches, one of which being that sustainable materials may incur higher long-term costs. So, tune in to this episode for expert insight on what you can do to make your home go the extra mile! 

Visit Dr. Tony Matthews’s work on: https://theconversation.com/profiles/tony-matthews-234160/articles

Connect with Dr. Tony Matthews on the following platforms:

Email: t.matthews@griffith.edu.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tony-matthews/?originalSubdomain=au

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tony-matthews/?originalSubdomain=au

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