Professor Richard Hyde

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Research Areas | Units and Programs | Academic Qualifications | Professional Experience | Memberships and Associations | Biography | Publications and Outputs |

Research Areas

• Architectural and Design Science
• Sustainable Design

Units and Programs

• DAAE3001 - Sustainable Architectural Practice
• DESC9015 - Building Energy Analysis
• DESC9145 - Sustaining the Built Environment
• DESC9147 - Sustainable Building Design Principles
• DESC9148 - Sustainable Building Design Practice

Academic Qualifications

• PhD | Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Aston University, United Kingdom.
• Diploma of Architecture | Birmingham Polytechnic, United Kingdom.

Professional Experience

• Professor of Architectural Science | Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney.
• Director | Centre for Sustainable Design, University of Queensland
• Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, The University of Queensland
• Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, National University of Singapore
• Lecturer | Oxford Brookes University, UK.
• Associate Professor | Kansas State University, USA

Memberships and Associations

Biography

Sustainable architectural design emerged in the latter half of the 20th century as a major determinant in shaping the nature of building design, research and practice. Professor Hyde’s research is based on the notion that the social and cultural change to a more sustainable future is a journey, which involves transformation of current economic, social and environmental theory and practice.


A central construct to this approach is to explore the bioclimatic context to design, extending on Olgay’s foundation work though the idea of climate responsive design; through using the poetic and pragmatic issues of site and climate as a determinant, the conceptual and technical development of project is enhanced (Hyde 2001). Extensions to this approach came though the IEA Task 28 on Sustainable Solar Housing leading to a recent book (Hyde 2008) and IEA Task 47 and forthcoming book on Sustainable Retrofitting (Hyde 2012). This work has involved developing and integrating new green technologies in conjunction with the Forest and Wood Products Association, The Institute of Wood Science, USA and over thirty industry partners. This cross-disciplinary work resulted in a demonstration project creating an innovative lightweight sustainable prototype building (Healthy Home Project Australia); it is cited for ‘best practice’ in the Commonwealth of Australia sustainable design guidance.


The need to aid transformation supported the development of new sustainable design standards and design tools. To this he has coordinated numerous projects through the Sustainable Tourism Collaborative Research Centre leading to innovative international Earthcheck Standards for the design and operational phases of sustainable development. http://www.earthcheck.org/. The theoretical work is found in recent books (Hyde 2007) http://www.crctourism.com.au. Notable tools involved computer-based design systems such as an energy-conservation tool for architects called LTV developed in conjunction with The Martin Centre, the University of Cambridge, UK.


His current activities involve working on technical, social and cultural aspects of sustainable design and are focussed around Australian Research Council (ARC) and Forest and Wood Products Association (FWPA) funding. The project Towards a Quality of Life Framework for Sustainable Housing in South East Queensland, (Hyde, R.A., Gardner, T., Skoein, P., Rutherford, L., Walton, C., Wadley, D.A., ARC Linkage 2006-2011), explores the role of social aspects of sustainability; Quality of Life is used as a measure of progress to sustainable development. Innovation of this project has come from the inclusion of environmental factors in the QoL model (Upadhyay 2012), and the influence of QoLe on environmental performance of housing (O'Callaghan 2012). More technical projects for example Towards Novel Biomimetic Building Materials: Evaluating Aboriginal and Western Scientific Knowledge of Spinifex Grasses, P Memmott (UQ) S. Schmidt (UQ), Hyde, R., (University of Sydney), D. Martin (UQ), R. Fensham (Qld Herbarium) ARC Discovery, in conjunction with the University of Queensland, focuses on the use of biomimetics to explore the development of new building materials. http://www.aboriginalenvironments.com/index. (Memmott, Hyde, Davidson 2010). Drawing from work of Benyus, J. M. (1997), Biomimetics in this context is seen as using nature as a mentor, model and measures for research and practice. (Gamage, Hyde, 2011 and 2012)


A new project in 2011 examines the function of thermal mass on energy performance and energy storage (Effective use of Thermal Mass in Residential Timber-framed Construction-Scoping study for developing rules of thumb for direct gain systems, Hyde, R., (University of Sydney), Hayman, S. (University of Sydney), Armstrong, P. ((University of Sydney), Forest and Wood Products Association.). The research used parametric modeling of stock houses through simulation and test cell monitoring; it has identified the amount, location and performance benefits of adding thermal mass to timber houses. The influence of different climates and other factors have assisted in quantifying the benefits of thermal storage (Slee, Hyde 2011).


A new project investigates the importance of cultural sustainability as a pillar of wisdom in transformation and change with in society; called The Green Renaissance Project (Hyde, R.A, Laser, E, Hayman, S., and Fiorito, F., Francesco Sartogo, President PRAU Solar Italy, and Professor Valario Calderaro, University of Rome, funded from the Sustainability Cluster, Institute of Sustainable Solutions, University of Sydney), it is involved in redefinition of our current understanding in this area (Laser, Hayman, Hyde 2011). Cross-disciplinary research started in 2009 linking research methodologies from archaeological, architectural science and historic conservation. The outcomes from this will provide better understanding of the bioclimatic aspects of Pre and Post Renaissance critical case buildings in Italy that has previously been largely ignored, improve the authenticity of the reconstructions of the critical cases and lay the framework for further conservation with in the cultural sustainability umbrella in Australia.

Publications and Research Outputs

Books | Book Chapters | Journal Articles | Conference Presentations and Publications | Architectural and Design

Books

2012 | Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781849712910/

2011 | Hyde, R. A., Abu S, Hayman S., and Cabrera, D., (Eds) 45th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), From principles to practice in architectural science, Faculty of Architecture Design and Planning, The University of Sydney, Australia, pp 64+CD.

Book Chapters

2012 | Hyde, R. A, ‘General Introduction,’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2012 | Hyde, R. A, ‘Chapter 1.3 Eco-Design For Retrofitting: How Can Eco-Design Work in the Area of Retrofitting For Climate Change?’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2012 | Rajapaksha, U., Hyde, R. A, and Groenhout, N. ‘2.2 Design Solution Sets for Bioclimatic Retrofit,’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2012 | Rajapaksha, U., Hyde, R. A, and Groenhout, N. ‘2.2 Design Solution Sets for Bioclimatic Retrofit,’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2012 | Rajapaksha, I., Hyde, R. A,. ‘2.3 An Evidence-Based Design (EbD) Approach To Select Retrofitting Strategies: What Sources of Evidence Can Be Used To Select Retrofitting Strategies?’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2012 | Hyde, R. A,. ‘ 3.4 Reviewing Benchmarking Systems For Retrofitting: How Can Benchmarking Be Harnessed for the Purposes of Retrofitting?’ in Hyde, R.A, Greonhout, N., Barram, F., Yeang, K.,(Ed) (2012) Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings: Warm Climates, Taylor & Francis, in press.

2008 | Hyde, R.A., 'Overview', in Hyde, R.A., (ed.), Bioclimatic Housing. Innovative designs for Warm Climates, Earthscan, UK

2008 | Hyde, R.A, and Røstvik, H.R., 'Chapter 1: concepts', in Hyde, R.A.,(ed.), Bioclimatic Housing. Innovative designs for Warm Climate, Earthscan publishing, UK.

2008 | Hyde, R.A., Watson, L., Khoo, K., Lester, N. and Kelder, J., 'Chapter 7: Brisbane, Australia', in Hyde, R.A., | Bioclimatic Housing. Innovative designs for warm climates, Earthscan publishing. UK

2008 | Sunager, N., Soebarto, V., Hyde, R.A., Ribeiro, M, Binarti, F., Junghans, L., Sotargo, F., Caldararo, V., Rajapaksha, I. Rajapaksha, U., 'Chapter 9: Design, Elements and Strategies', in Hyde, R.A., (ed.), Bioclimatic Housing. Innovative designs for Warm Climates, Earthscan publishing, UK.

2008 | Groenhout, N., Hyde, R.A.,, Woods, P., Prasad, D., Chandri, Saeki, T, 'Chapter 10: Green Technologies', in Hyde, R.A., Bioclimatic Housing. Innovative designs for warm climates, Earthscan publishing, UK.

2007 | Hyde, R.A., Moore, R., Kavanaghn, L., Watt, M., and Schiannetz, K., 'Indicators, Audits and Measuring Success', in Nelson, A. (ed.), Steering Sustainability in the Urban World: Policy, Practice and Performance, Ashgate, UK. p

2007 | Hyde, R.A., Moore, R., Kavanaghn, L., Watt, M., and Schiannetz, K, 'Chapter 3: Development of a Planning and Design Tool for Assessing the Sustainability of Precincts', in Hyde, R.A., et al. Planning and Design Standard for Improving Sustainability of Neighborhoods and Precincts, Sustainable Tourism CRC. http://www.crctourism.com.au.

Journal articles

2012 | O'Callaghan, B., Green, H. J., Hyde, R.A., Wadley, D., and Upadhyay, A, ‘Exploring The Influence of Housing Design and Occupant Environmental Attitudes on Energy and Water Usage,’ in Architectural Science Review, 55. 3, available on line http://www.tandfonline.com/

2012 | Gamage, A. and Hyde, R.A., ‘A Model Based on Biomimicry to Enhance Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD),’ in Architectural Science Review, 55. 3, available on line http://www.tandfonline.com/

2011 | Rajapaksha, U., and Hyde, R.A., ‘Barriers to and opportunities for advanced passive cooling in subtropical climates’ Architectural Science Review Vol. 55, No. 1, February 2011, 49–60

2011 | Rajapaksha, U., and Hyde, R.A., ‘Barriers to and opportunities for advanced passive cooling in subtropical climates’ [[i|Architectural Science Review]] Vol. 55, No. 1, February 2011, 49–60

2009 | St. Clair, P and Hyde, R.A., 'Towards a new model for climate responsive design at the University of the Sunshine Coast Chancellery', Journal of Green Buildings, Vol. 2, No. 2.

2009 | Roaf, S., Seirgert, M. and Hyde, R.A., Architectural Science Review. Earthscan, UK, Vol. 52, No. 1.

2009 | Memmot, P., Hyde, R.A., and O'Rourke, T., 'Biomimetic Theory and Building Technology Use of Aboriginal and Scientific Knowledge of Spinifex Grass', Architectural Science Review. Vol. 52, No. 2.

2009 | Lukman, N.I., Hayman, S., and Hyde, R.A., 'Rule of Thumb for daylighting of Room with External Obstructions', Architectural Science Review, Vol. 52, No. 2.

2009 | Hyde, R.A., Yeang, K, Groenhout, N., Barram, F., Webster-Mannison, M., Healey, K, An Halawa. E., 'Exploring Synergies with Innovative Green Technologies for Advanced Renovation using Bioclimatic Approach', Architectural Science Revue. Vol. 52., No. 2.

2005 | Jong-Soo, P., Hyde, R.A., 'A case study of a prototype environmental home for sustainable home design', Journal of Korean, Society, Living and Environmental Systems, Vol. 12, No. 2.

Conference presentations and publications

2011 | O'CALLAGHAN, B., and HYDE, R.A., Evaluating the impact of sustainable house design environmental attitudes on resource usage, in the proceedings of World Sustainable Buildings Conference, SB11, Helsiki, Vol. 2. 253.

2011 | UPADHYAY, A and HYDE R.A,.‘Does sustainable housing contribute to a better Quality of Life to the residents? A study of the Ecovillage at Currumbin,’ 12th Association Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Doctoral Students Conference “Innovation: Fostering Sustainable Development and Harmony among Pacific, Rim Communitiea,’ Tsinghua University (THU), Best paper award.

2011 | Hyde, R. A., and Abu, S., ‘The Use of Computer Programming to Extract Sky Brightness from Digital Images,’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA, Sydney Australia, p14.

2011 | Gamage, A., Hyde, R. A; ‘Can Biomimicry, as an approach, enhance Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD)?’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA, Sydney Australia, p 39

2011 | O'Callaghan, B., and Hyde, R.A., ‘Evaluating the impact of sustainable house, design and environmental attitudes on resource usage: An Australian study,’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA, Sydney Australia p 41.

2011 | Lazer, E., Hayman, S., and Hyde, R.A.,’The Green Renaissance Project: Harnessing of Archaeological and Architectural Science Knowledge in Developing New Sustainable Design Principles,’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA, Sydney, Australia p 47

2011 | Rajapaksha, U., Rajapaksha, I., Hyde, R., and Leifer, D., ‘An evidence based model for retrofit: mapping thermal load profiles and solution sets for carbon neutral status,’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA,Sydney, Australia p 48

2011 | Slee, B., Hyde, R.A., ‘Evaluating 'Rules of Thumb' for integrating thermal mass into lightweight construction in Australia,’ in the proceedings of the 45th ANZAScA, Sydney Australia, p 63.

2010 | Upadhyay, A., and Hyde, R.A., 'Does sustainable housing contribute to a better Quality of Life to the residents? A Study of the Ecovillage at Currumbin', Best Paper Award.

2010 | Roussac, C., De Dear, R., Hyde, R.A., 'Quantifying the 'human factor' in office building energy efficiency: a mixed-method approach', Proceedings of ANZAScA, United, Auckland New Zealand.

2010 | Upadhyay, A., Hyde, R.A., Wadley, D., 'Towards a new paradigm for the assessment of sustainable housing: an environmental Quality of Life (QoL) approach. Proceedings of ANZAScA, Unitec, Auckland New Zealand.

2010 | Rajapaksha, U., Hyde, R.A., Rajapaksha, I., 'Developing a framework of interventions for retrofitting high-rise office buildings in warm climates', The proceedings of ANZAScA, United, Auckland, New Zealand.

2010 | Rajapaksha, U, Hyde, R.A., Rajapaksha, I., 'A modelling appraisal of design standards in retrofitting a high-rise office building in Brisbane', The proceedings of ANZAScA, United, Auckland, New Zealand, 2010.

[[b|2010]] | Nik Ibrahim, N., Hayman, S. N., Hyde, R. A., ‘A Typological Approach to Daylighting Analysis,’ [[i|44th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2010)]], UNITEC Institute of Technology, New Zealand, 1-7

[[b|2010]] | Hood, B., Gardner, T., Barton, R., Gardiner, R., Beal, C, Hyde, R. A., Walton, C., ‘The Ecovillage at Currumbin - A Model for Decentralised development,’ [[i|Australias National Water Conference and Exhibition - Ozwater '10]], The Australian Water Association, Brisbane, Australia, 37-43

[[b|2009]] | Nik Ibrahim, N., Hayman, S. N., Hyde, R. A., The influence of latitude variations on daylighting rule of thumb effectiveness, [[i|43rd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association ANZAScA 2009]], University of Tasmania, Australia, 1-8

[[b|2009]] | Hyde, R. A., Rajapaksha, I., Groenhout, N., Barram, F, Shahriar, A. N. M., Candido, C., Rajapaksha, U., ‘Towards a methodology for retrofitting commercial buildings using bioclimatic principles,’ [[i|43rd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association ANZAScA 2009]], University of Tasmania, Australia, 1-8

[[b|2008]] | Memmott, P., Hyde, R. A., O'Rourke, T., Biomimetic theory and building technology: use of aboriginal and scientific knowledge of spinifex grass, [[i|42nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2008)]], Australia and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Newcastle, Australia, 221-228

[[b|2009]] | Nik Ibrahim, N. L, Hayman, S. N, Hyde, R. A., ‘Daylight rule of thumb for rooms with external obstructions,’ [[i|42nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA 2008)]], Australia and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Newcastle, Australia, 51-58

2007 | Hyde, R.A., Prasad, D., Blair, J., Moore, R., Kavanagh, L., Watt, M., Schianetz, K., 'Reviewing benchmarking approaches for Building Environmental Assessment tools (BEA)-rigour versus practicality', in Proceedings of 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Singapore, 22-24 November.

2007 | Hyde, R.A., and Davidson, J., 'A Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of Lark Quarry Trackways Building and Shelter, Winton, Queensland', in Proceedings of Solutions towards a livable future: progress, practice, performance, people, ANZAScA, Architectural Sience Association', 41st Annual Conference, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. 14-16 November.

2005 | Hyde, R.A., Moore, Kavanagh, L., Watt., M., Prasad., D., and Blair., J, 'Development of a planning and design tool for assessing the sustainability of precincts', Proceedings of the ANZAScA Conference, Wellington, New Zealand (CD Publication).

2005 | Hyde, R.A., and Watt, M, 'Environmental assessment and the building process: a case study of the Green Glode Design and Construct Method', proceedings of the 4th Australian Life Cycle Assessment Conference, Sydney, Feb.

2005 | Prasad, D., Blair, J., Hyde, R.A., 'Triple Bottom Line Assessment and sustainability: a method of performance evaluation', in the proceedings of the SB05, Tokyo, Actions for Sustainability, The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference.

2005 | Rajapaksha, U and Hyde, R.A., 'Sustainable by passive architecture, using courtyards in non-domestic buildings in Southeast Queensland', in the proceedings of SB05, Tokyo, Actions for Sustainability, The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference. Japan

Architectural and Design

2007 | Hyde, R.A., Moore, R., Kavanaghn, L., Schianetz, K., Prasad, D., Blair, J., Watt, M., Bayada, B And Hair, A., Planning and Design Standard for Improving Sustainability of Neighborhoods and Precincts, Sustainable Tourism CRC, pp 88.

Textural

2010 | Hyde, R.A, Retrofitting for climate change. Eco-renovation of VADS Plaza KL, Malaysia.

2010 | Rajapaksha, I and Hyde, R.A., Forward and Data Driven Simulation Model for 160 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Architectural Science Review Editorials:

2012 | HYDE, R.A., Editorial: Perspectives on Sustainability, Vol 52.2:83-85

2011 | HYDE, R.A., Editorial: Resolving the subjective and objective environments, Vol 54.1.

2010 | HYDE, R.A., Editorial: Architectural Science Review achieves ‘A’ level ranking in the ‘Excellence in Research for Australia’ (ERA) Review Vol 52.1:143

2010 | HYDE, R.A Editorial, 53.4: 357

2009 | HYDE, R.A., Editorial Vol 52.1:1

2009 | HYDE, R.A., Editorial: Emerging Roles for Designers and Increasing Diversity of Fields of Knowledge , 52.3: 167

2009 | HYDE, R.A Editorial: Exploring Architecture using the Scientific Method 52.4:243

Awards

Fellowships

1998 | Joseph Gottstein Fellowship, Canonic Survey of Timber Buildings. Nationally competitive Fellowship by the Timber Industry.

Paper awards

2008 | Best paper award ANZAScA 2008

Design awards

1998 | Far Eastern Economic Review Asian Innovation Awards. 2004. Award with Yeang, K, Hanson, V., Edmonds, J., ‘The Use Of Light Pipes For Deep Plan Office Buildings. Sustainable Energy Association,

National Building Award, Healthy Home Project, 2001. Urban Design Award, Gold Coast Council, Healthy Home Project, 2001.

National and State Award for Excellence Energy Aware Housing Awards, judged by the MBA and Dept. of Mines and Energy, Healthy Home Project, 2000

Serenity Stones Project. 2001. Serenity Stones citations. Reviewed in Mix Vol 7 Jan 2001, Cement and Concrete Association Publication. Visit from the Shadow Minister of the Environment. BP News, May 1998, ‘Paving the way for eco-concrete,’ p 30. University of Queensland News, 28 April, 1998‘Students pave the way with tile design,’ p 1-2.. Citations for Student Design, 1996. Student Designs: Lightweight Structures Association of Australia. Award of Excellence and Citation of Merit for student designs.

Inaugural Tilling Timber Design Competition, 1994. Design for a Children’s Liturgy Pavilion, Holy Family Church, Brisbane. Project awarded commendation for Best Architectural Design. Co-authored with student Jamie Peel. Published in Architectural Australia, July 1994.

Invited presentations and keynotes

2012 | SD SusTED 12 UPM, Malaysia 012. Research Colloquium- presentation on Eco retrofitting

2011 | International Energy Agency Forum, Copenhagen. SHC Task 47- presentation on Sustainable retrofitting

2010 | Research Colloquium, International Islamic University of Malaysia

2009 | SD SusTED09 and STEdex09, UPM, Malaysia 09. Sustainable Building Conference

2007 | Green Globe Precinct and Planning and Design Standard workshop.

2006 | Green Globe Precinct and Planning and Design Standard Colloquium Hangzou, China.

2005 | World Sustainable Buildings Conference, Tokyo -presentation on Sustainable Communities

2005 | Guest Speaker: International Energy Agency Forum. Solar Sustainable Housing for Warm Climates, Sydney, Australia

2005 | Invited Subtask Leader, International Agency Task 28 Meeting, Nice, France, April 2005

2004 | Invited Speaker, Moratuwa School of Architecture, Sri Lanka,

2004 | Guest speaker, The Planning And Environment Court Judges Conference, Brisbane

2004 | Invited speaker, ‘Your Home project’, Australian Greenhouse Office.

2004 | International Agency Task 28 Meeting, Oslo, April 2004, Task 28 Meeting, Aberdeen, UK.

2004 | Green Globe Design and Construct Training Courses. Accredited Professionals Training Course, Coolangatta

2004 | Keynote speaker for Cement and Concrete Association of Australia; National Seminar series on Affordable Sustainable Housing. Lectures in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth

2003 | Coordinators: Dr Richard Hyde and Melinda Watt, Sustainable Tourism, CRC. Continuing Professional Development Course for the Royal Australian Information on ‘Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure,’ Nov 2003

2003 | Coordinator: Richard Hyde, Chair: Mini conference of Solar Sustainable Housing for Cooling Climates. The International Energy Agency Task 28 Meeting, Australia and mini conference. Kingfisherbay Resort, Fraiser Island. Aug 2003.

2003 | Guest speaker. Invited presentation to architects and tourism operators on the Green Globe Design and Construct Standard Tourism Tasmania, Green Globe Design and Construct Standard, July 2003

2003 | Keynote. Invited presentation for Eco specifier launch, in conjunction with RMIT, Materials – Taking the sustainable design option? Brisbane 2004.

2003 | Invite presentation: 'Comprehensive architectural design technique and information technology', Chinese delegation from Hunan Province, for Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, October 2003.

2003 | Invited Guest lecture at International Building Performance Simulation Association seminar, Geelong Australia

2003 | Guest Lecture: QUT, to students on the ‘Healthy Home Project’.

2002 | Invited Guest lecture to The Amsterdam Academy of Architecture, Amsterdam, Climate Responsive Design, May, 2002.

2002 | Invited Guest lecture to University "La Sapienza" ‘Climate Responsive Design,’ April, 2002.

Health Home Project, invited guest lecture in the AGO Seminar Series, Moving to Mainstream. Feb 2002

2002 | Guest lecture to Dept of Architecture, Climate Responsive Design. National University of Singapore Feb 2002

2001 | Invited speaker, Experts Meeting on Lighting, Dept of Building, National University of Singapore LTV Design tool, presentation to the Office of Sustainable Energy, Feb 2001

2001 | LTV Energy conservation tool, lecture presentation to Institute of Architects and Engineers, Feb 2001.

2000 | Healthy House Project, lecture to the Brisbane City Council ESD reference group, April 2000

2000 | Healthy House Project: Brisbane City Council Urban Development Group, May 2000

2000 | International Energy Agency Task 28, presenter ‘Cooling Group’ group of 15 international expert on Solar Sustainable Solar Housing.

2000 | Convener, Research Colloquium, Sustainability, Principles and Practice, June 2000, Couran Cove Resort, in conjunction with the Dept of Architecture, The University of Queensland.

2000 | ‘Climate Responsive Design, ’ invited presentation to the Academy of Architecture, Amsterdam, Nov. 2000.

2000 | ‘Climate Responsive Design’ invited lecture to Department of Architecture, University of Western Australia. Nov 2000.