Between working at home, studying at home, and socialising at home, the pandemic has seen Australians spend unprecedented amounts of time indoors. Faced with a future of housebound living, inner-city dwelling is losing its appeal as people seek quieter, greener, and more spacious locales.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Australian research suggests that people may be seeking bigger cooking spaces or walled kitchens as the pandemic moves mealtimes and working into the home. Property and design brands have the opportunity to provide flexible solutions to consumers looking to adjust their living spaces.

As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.