This article is interesting, I've spoken about the architects diminishing role within the industry in the past. However, I tend to blame over regulation. Regulations have got to the point where whole new professional specialisations are required just to make a building comply to regulations. Bloody ridiculous https://time.com/article/2026/04/28/what-has-gone-wrong-with-architecture/

This is not 'home building costs' rising. It is cost of energy rising It is a result of inflation It is a result of ever increasing regulation It is a result of a significant increase in demand Boil it down, It is a 'cost of government' problem https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2026/04/aussie-homebuilding-costs-continue-to-rise/