Urban Alchemy: Exploring Housing Informality, Platform Technology, and Home
Making in Shared Room Housing, Sydney" invites readers to embark on a thoughtprovoking
journey through the dynamic and evolving landscape of urban living. This
illuminating book is a comprehensive exploration of shared room housing in one of
Australia's most vibrant cities, Sydney, and delves deep into the intersections of housing
informality, platform technology, and the art of creating home.
Through meticulous research, personal narratives, and a keen understanding of urban
dynamics, this book provides a holistic view of the shared room housing phenomenon. It
examines the intricate relationships between housing seekers, platform technology
providers, and the evolving concept of home in an urban setting.
Readers will gain valuable insights into the informal housing arrangements that have
become increasingly prevalent in urban centers worldwide. "Urban Alchemy" sheds light
on the impact of platform technology on housing, emphasizing the ways in which digital
platforms have transformed the way people find, share, and create homes in the city.
This book is not just for urban planners, technologists, and policymakers; it is a mustread
for anyone interested in the evolving nature of urban living and the innovative ways
people adapt to housing challenges. It offers a fresh perspective on how informality and
technology converge to shape the urban fabric and redefine the concept of home.
