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06 May 2024
Sound solutions: Harnessing architecture for better speech environments
Researchers at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design, and Planning have been pioneering the development of acoustically retroreflective surfaces, which redirect sound back to its source. Retroreflectors have familiar applications in optics, such and bicycle reflectors and road signs, but their application in acoustics remains uncommon. Their work aims to explore how to optimise the design of these surfaces for sound and explore their practical applications in improving speech clarity within rooms.
17 April 2024
From Sydney to Harvard and back: John Andrews exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery
Following an exhibition at Harvard‘s Graduate School of Design, this showcase of a globally influential Australian architect is currently on show in Sydney.
26 March 2024
Atelier Bow-Wow named 2024 Rothwell Chair
Acclaimed Japanese architects from studio Atelier Bow-Wow have been announced as the 2024 Garry and Susan Rothwell Chairs in Architectural Design Leadership at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
15 March 2024
Sydney students win big at 2024 NSW Student Architecture Awards
Students from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning achieved a near sweep at this year's AIA NSW Student Architecture Awards. With four wins and a commendation, our students were well represented thanks to their incredible work and the support of our dedicated teaching staff.
11 March 2024
Bigger home designs wipe out energy efficiency
New Australian homes are being designed bigger and so require more energy for heating and cooling, wiping out potential gains in energy efficiency, according to new research co-authored by Associate Professor Emma Heffernan from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
01 March 2024
Urban heat experts announced as 2024 Horizon Fellows
Three built environment academics have been appointed as Horizon Fellows for 2024, joining a cohort of 40 talented researchers. Designed to nurture early and mid-career research talent, the Sydney Horizon Fellowship Scheme supports academics to unlock solutions to the complex problems of climate change, health and sustainability.
28 February 2024
Sydney attracts top research talent with innovative Fellowships
Unprecedented investment in appointment of 40 research fellows across a range of disciplines.
28 November 2023
Architecture as a tool for social and environmental change in regional Australia
Three studio projects at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning are teaching our students the role of architecture in addressing cultural, environmental, and social issues in regional Australia.
23 November 2023
"Know Your Landlord"
Urbanism researchers at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning have launched a creative project, "Know Your Landlord", an operational website that aims to empower renters by showing a potential future where they could have more control in the rental process.
15 November 2023
Everything you need to know about the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments
The Bachelor of Architecture and Environments will provide you with interdisciplinary skills and understandings that are foundational to a variety of creative and fulfilling careers in the built environment.