Research themes

Designing with digital and emerging technologies

Our research explores the role of design for speculating on the future, and to envision, define and inform the interactions and experiences between people and digital and emerging technologies.

Housing futures

We research the design, characteristics and processes of urbanism (living in cities) and the policy and planning solutions proposed to create better cities.

Building performance: Indoor environmental quality, light and sound

Our research is dedicated to advancing the design and performance of built environments through a unified, interdisciplinary approach.

Smart urbanism and infrastructure

Our research promotes a multidisciplinary approach to smart urbanism, bringing the perspectives of design thinking and urban and regional planning to the visions and practices of smart cities in Australia and worldwide.

Social design

We use design to tackle complex civic, social and cultural challenges to support equitable and impactful positive change.

Architecture theory and practice

We are driving forward research on how to design better healthcare environments, from hospitals to research laboratories.

Place and space

Our research focuses on the material organisation of urban space in cities, and the social and spatial practices that bring spaces to life.

Histories of architecture and the built environment

Our researchers explore the historical dimensions of the design, use and value of the built environment.