About the art we see on slrpnk.net, it seems to me most of the buildings tend large, and like those of an architect selling grand projects, rather than buildings crafted by individuals on a smaller scale - is that intentional ?

Right? Having read books such as Cities for People (Jan Gehl), I understand that a human and walkable scale is paramount for cities worth living in. For people to feel connected to their city, a maximum of about 5 levels off the ground seems to be best. I can kinda confirm this from my own experience having lived in all kinds of neighbourhoods throughout Germany.

Generally density is desirable, though, to allow for efficient heating, public transport as well as lively neighbourhoods. But cities need to develop their density in the right ways. A dense Barcelona neighbourhood feels the complete opposite of some giant Sovjet housing, albeit the densities might be similar.

So? Are you complaining that

• your house is poorly insulated or
• that you are in a bad place financially or
• that Australia’s energy mix is not sustainable enough or
• that you cannot afford a heat pump for efficient heating?

Or is it something else?

Yes, yes it does.