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In response to the final announcement of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi reflects on how the decisions will shape Brisbane’s future as a global city.

Expanded research by Dr Fred Fialho Teixeira is set to put The University of Queensland at the forefront of digital twin development, revolutionising the way spaces are understood.

A recent PhD thesis by Genevieve Mosely addresses a concerning mismatch between the demand for designers skilled in design facilitation practices, and "the more static state" of design education.

Researchers from UQ’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning and the National University of Singapore’s Department of Architecture came together on Thursday, 13 March for the inaugural symposium on Climate Resilience for Healthy Urbanism.

Nine outstanding students have received prizes and scholarships in the 2024 School of Architecture, Design and Planning Academic and Merit Awards.

An insightful PhD thesis by Maryam Fayyaz delves into the geometric transformation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s quadrate plan form and the ways it has been adopted by postwar Australian architects.

Renowned architects Stuart Vokes and Aaron Peters will join the School of Architecture, Design and Planning in Semester 1, teaching Master of Architecture students in Architectural Practice: Design (ARCH7043).

Master of Architecture graduate Piper King connected with COX Architecture through work experience back in 2017 – she is now part of the team as a graduate of architecture, and her work reflects the practice's dedication to inclusive design and meaningful community impact.

Delegates from around the globe recently came together in Brisbane to explore the concept of “Islands” in architectural history and practice, at the 40th annual Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand (SAHANZ) conference.

Professor Cara Wrigley and Dr Murray Simons have released a groundbreaking new book that explores the urgent need for creativity and innovation in contemporary military thought.

A recent book co-edited by Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi gives new insight into forward-looking, multidisciplinary strategies for tackling climate change in cities around the globe.

The School of Architecture, Design and Planning is pleased to welcome Emeritus Professor Susan Roaf and Professor Ayyoob Sharifi as Honorary Professors. Both are leading global scholars focused on sustainability, climate resilience, climate-sensitive architectural design, and urban resilience education and research.

Diversity as Catalyst: Economic Growth and Urban Resilience in Global Cityscapes explores how cultural diversity drives thriving, inclusive, and sustainable cities. Part of Springer’s Urban Sustainability Series, it highlights the need for multidisciplinary approaches to tackle global urban challenges.

A student design proposal envisioning the transformation of Suzhou’s historic Cangjie Street into a vibrant cultural nexus has won the Emerging Award in the 2024 Ancient City Innovation Competition in China. 

Graduating students in Architecture, Design and Planning together showcased their ingenuity and creativity at the 2024 Graduate Exhibition - “Make Shift.”

A significant new scholarship funded by urban planning and resilience advisory firm Meridian Urban will support Indigenous students to study Planning at The University of Queensland.

Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi and his team have co-edited a new book that rethinks stormwater management through the lens of sustainable urban design.

China is reshaping its cities through a dynamic interplay of policy reforms, technological advancements, and creative planning.

UQ researchers Dr. Silvia Micheli and Associate Professor Antony Moulis are exploring sustainable urban design that integrates living, working, and local production. Their study of Brisbane's West End highlights the benefits of self-sufficient communities, where goods and services are accessible locally. Their findings, featured in House Precinct Territory: Design strategies for the productive city, include a West End project shortlisted for the 2025 Architecture Australia ‘AA Prize for Unbuilt Work.’

Six books by esteemed academics in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning are among the publications to be celebrated at the 2024 SAHANZ Conference in December.