design

School kids play on a high rise outdoor area

In a new study, students say they want access to indoor and outdoor play spaces at vertical schools. But they don’t want too much noise.

A group of children smiling and huddled together

Conflicts at recess, averaging one every three minutes, greatly disrupt children’s play activities. However, a well-designed school layout can reduce the problem.

Twisting building in Russia

When it comes to architecture, imitation could be the sincerest – and most sensible – form of flattery.

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UNSW students and engineers are using human-centred engineering to help provide electricity to off-grid rural communities in Fiji.

zen street historical building beside new structures

UNSW Art & Design’s Fang Xu is applying his research to complex urban renewal projects.

national kaohsiung centre for the arts concert hall

Award winning Dutch architect Francine Houben will explain her humanistic approach in the next UNSW Built Environment UTZON Lecture.

Sydney CBD View

Major public and private CBD property developments are increasingly meeting ‘design excellence’ standards, UNSW Built Environment researchers have found.

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An interdisciplinary team from UNSW will give parks and urban spaces in the Georges River area a makeover as part of the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program.

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An underground residence and research facility at Lightning Ridge connected by a web of tunnels is just one of the award-winning designs on display at UNSW’s Luminocity exhibition. 

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