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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.
03 November 2023

Sydney academics awarded prestigious ARC Grants

University of Sydney academics have been awarded more than $24 million in funding for 42 new research projects, spanning accessible playgrounds for children with vision impairments, attracting and retaining quality teachers in early education, and developing facilities to improve renewable technology.
18 October 2023

Dillon Kombumerri awarded honorary doctorate

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to distinguished alumnus Dillon Kombumerri in recognition of his contributions to built environmental professions and in shaping Australia's environments.
19 September 2023

From Sydney to Bandung: Students share insights from Indonesia

Students from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning travelled to Indonesia to participate in a global studio exploring innovative approaches to creating sustainable urban environments. The experience opened them up to new perspectives and transformative insights.