Housing is more than bricks and mortar. The home is where our hopes and dreams play out and it
lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest eat and relax. The home we enjoy can
determine our health life expectancy and day-to-day well-being. In contrast the lack of a
stable residence can lead to mental and physical illness and often premature death. This is
central to how we conceive of a good and dignified life. Feeling at Home grapples with the
practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour privacy security ownership
and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby makes clear
that solving the housing crisis is about much more than housing stock. It is about
revolutionising our everyday lives and labours.
