The rising population continues to put a strain on our natural resources, and for the moment, (visions of colonising Mars put aside) we are confined to the finite space that our planet has to offer. There is a growing need to accommodate the increasing concentration of people in major cities, such as Melbourne. We need to change the design and architecture of spaces in order to literally downsize our lifestyles as the population grows. With movements like tiny homes and minimalism gaining traction, living with less is both a practicality and a necessity.