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Solving the missing middle housing crisis
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Housing policy, planning constraints and industry ego are stalling the homes we actually need.
Architect AJ Bala, Director of DNA Architects, unpacks why the “missing middle” — duplexes, townhouses and low-rise apartments — remains critically undersupplied, and what needs to change to fix it.
With over 20 years across residential and commercial projects, AJ brings a grounded, real-world perspective to medium-density done properly — beyond glossy renders and into what actually gets built. He also chats on how builders can drive real industry change through committees.
I'm a firm believer that the built form should always just be a backdrop to the landscape - that’s how I design.AJ Bala, Director of DNA Architects
About AJ Bala
AJ Bala is Director of DNA Architects and a strong advocate for bridging architecture and construction. With 20+ years’ experience across Australia and internationally, he has delivered high-end residential and large-scale commercial projects with a focus on design that’s both bold and buildable. A multi-award winner and former educator, AJ also serves on HIA’s Regional Executive Committee, helping shape policy and industry advocacy.
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