Partnership and collaboration

UQ Shines at AIA State Awards

Published on: 27 June 2023

The University of Queensland’s School of Architecture was well represented on the podium of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) state awards last week.

Dr Paola Leardini of The University of Queensland, Dr Maryam Shirmohammadi and Mr Daniel Field of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' Forest Product Innovation.

UQ and DAF Researchers Monitor Moisture Variation at Maryborough Fire Station

Published on: 31 March 2022

This collaboration between Dr Paola Leardini (UQ Centre for Future Timber Structure) and Maryam Shirmohammadi (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Forest Product Innovation) will enable future protocol development for mass timber building design and maintenance, focusing on structural stability, decay management and prevention.

Enduring Design Masterclass 2021

Published on: 14 June 2021

In June 2021, the University of Queensland School of Architecture and the Prince’s Trust Australia will partner to deliver the Enduring Design Masterclass, a winter intensive course that will provide Built Environment students with a practical understanding of the sustainable practice of traditional building knowledge.

Australian Cultural Fields: a symposium

Symposium

Take this opportunity to discuss the research and findings of the Australian Cultural Fields: National and Transnational Dynamics project.

Enduring Design Conference

29 June 2021 9:00am–4:30pm

in Enduring Design Masterclass and Conference

The Enduring Design Conference is a one-day public event bringing together an exciting line-up of domestic and international experts in the field of Enduring Design. Hear local and global perspectives as panelists discuss the underlying principles and perspectives of applying Enduring Design today.

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Enduring Design Masterclass

28 June 2021 9:00am–9 July 2021 5:00pm

in Enduring Design Masterclass and Conference

The Masterclass will focus on traditional design theory incorporating indigenous perspectives, cross-cultural experiences and enduring design philosophies, and then look at the application of this theory through the use of natural materials and practical trades including architectural drawing, carpentry and stone masonry.

Shells, sails and upturned hulls: National Maritime Museum of China

Published on: 8 April 2020

Professor Cameron Bruhn writes for ArchitectureAU about China’s first comprehensive maritime museum.

Luxe Lakes Towers in Chengdu China, designed by John Wardle Architects

Australia–China architectural ingenuity in focus for world-first digital exhibition

Published on: 16 October 2020

The University of Queensland, Australian Embassy Beijing, Austrade and Swayn Centre for Australian Design at the National Museum of Australia have created a new type of exhibition experience in response to COVID-19 restrictions.

Alex Bond from the AERC teaches students about Aboriginal use of native plants.

Building awareness of Aboriginal Architecture

Published on: 2 April 2019

Australia’s architectural landscape has been missing a socially critical layer: the acknowledgement of a history of Indigenous architecture and landscape cultural histories. This recognition is vital to the cultural needs of Australia’s Indigenous people.

'The Ternary Shed' design was awarded third place in an international competition.

Sustainable bamboo building design wows Beijing audience

Published on: 30 July 2019

A team of postgraduate architecture and engineering students unveiled their cutting-edge sustainable bamboo building design at an international competition in China, beating out more than 60 rivals to bring home third place.