Presented at the AMPS Livable Cities Conference in Manchester, this research explores how co-design approaches can improve the planning, performance, and long-term success of off-grid housing. The presentation examines the intersection of community participation, architectural design, energy systems, and user behaviour, arguing that successful autonomous housing requires more than technical optimisation alone.

Published in Applied Energy, this research presents a comprehensive review of 97 international studies examining the future of off-grid and autonomous housing. The paper identifies a critical gap in current research and practice: while energy systems, building performance, occupant behaviour, and policy are often studied independently, they are rarely considered as an integrated whole.

Presented at the AMPS Livable Cities Conference, this research explores the growing role of off-grid housing within the global transition toward more resilient, sustainable, and energy-independent communities. Drawing on emerging evidence from Australia and international case studies, the presentation examines the intersection of housing design, renewable energy systems, climate resilience, and community wellbeing.