Abstract
Australia faces a housing crisis marked by high mortgages for oversized, underperforming homes, making home ownership increasingly inaccessible for younger generations. Adaptable housing allows homes to evolve with household needs and incorporates future-proof design principles. This paper present findings of applied research aimed to explore the technical feasibility of adaptable housing in Southeast Queensland using a novel modular, reconfigurable, and relocatable light timber-framed building system that can respond to changing occupant needs. Design considerations, technical challenges and corresponding solutions are presented with a focus on structural and hygrothermal design and performance.