This scoping study for Sunshine Coast Council emphasizes climate-responsive design, highlighting the importance of 'living landscapes.' The upcoming guide will showcase building designs that integrate nature and adapt to seasonal climate changes for improved livability and sustainability.
The Next Generation Apartment Buildings report explores how architects in Southeast Asia adapt classical tropical architecture principles to address contemporary urban challenges. The study aims to inspire innovative design solutions for resilient urban living in Australia. It presents my research conducted in 2018 through the Australian Institute of Architects Dunbar Fellowship.
Late Australian Poet Laureate Les Murray's description of louvres conjures the essence of tropical and subtropical buildings.
Rosemary, the first recipient of the AIA Dunbar Fellowship, researches how Australia's apartment buildings can benefit from East-West design knowledge. She explores climate-focused architecture in South East Asia, analyzing strategies for liveability, affordability, and public amenity in high-density environments.
Dr. Rosemary Kennedy founded Subtropical Cities Consultancy to focus on low-energy livable high-density design, providing expertise to urban planners and developers on subtropical architecture.
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