An institute of applied complexity advancing knowledge and practice in a complex world.
Complexity demands cultural renewal—reconnecting fragmented knowledge, questioning inherited assumptions and developing new ways of working. We weave together natural and social sciences, philosophy, creative practice and lived experience to make this shift.
Our work spans:
Research on complexity and organisations
Public Lectures on theory and practice
Courses for practitioners and researchers
Library of complexity literature
Design Studio applying complexity thinking
Mission
Our era’s most pressing challenges demand more than technical solutions
House of Complexity was founded in this spirit. We connect disparate fields, against a culture of disjunction, we advocate for thinking that connects rather than isolates, attends to context, and holds contradiction as a source of insight. We aim to cultivate a complexity-friendly paradigm: a renewal of spirit in thought, action, society, and life.
Research notes
Library
FAQs
Questions we get a lot
What's the difference between the Institute and the Studio?
The Institute is our public-facing work — research, courses, lectures, and the library. Everything here is open to individuals. The Studio is where we work directly with organisations on strategic design projects. Same ideas, different application.
Who is the Institute for?
Anyone working in complex environments. Product leads, strategists, policymakers, designers, founders, consultants. If you've ever felt like the standard frameworks don't quite fit your situation, this is for you.
Are the courses academic?
No. They're grounded in research but designed for practitioners. Expect concepts you can apply immediately, not credentials to hang on a wall.
What does "transdisciplinary" actually mean?
It means we don't stay inside one discipline. We draw on systems science, philosophy, design, sociology, and practice-based knowledge. Not because it sounds impressive — because complex problems don't respect disciplinary boundaries.
