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Building advice for bushfire prone zones: "Design sensibly and for the long term"

23 Jan 2020

The Dean of UNSW Built Environment says it’s possible to build more fire resistant homes, but designs need to use best practice principles to be resilient.

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How 'Google Maps for buildings' can improve fire safety

21 Jan 2020

A research team from UNSW Built Environment is using 3D mapping technology to help improve fire safety and crisis response procedures for Fire and Rescue NSW. 

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Improving emergency response procedures with 3D digital models

21 Jan 2020

Professor Sisi Zlatanova investigates the use of 3D digital models with the aim of improving accessibility, safety and emergency response procedures.

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Redesigning Centennial Park to care for Australia's endangered animals

17 Jan 2020

A UNSW studio led by renowned landscape architect Professor Richard Weller has come up with a unique way to protect our threatened species.

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Australian agriculture in 2050: what will it look like?

13 Jan 2020

Dr Joshua Zeunert's new project will forecast potential scenarios to inform decision-makers and help ensure our food supply security.

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Moving back in: the rise of multigenerational households

10 Jan 2020

Living with your parents is not all about saving money or free childcare, says Dr Edgar Liu from UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre.

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Decreasing temperature and energy poverty in our cities

09 Jan 2020

Through High-Performance Architecture, Professor Mattheos Santamouris tackles problems affecting most of the population of the world.

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Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do

09 Jan 2020

Air purifiers with a HEPA filter are an expensive option. Plugging ventilation holes in walls helps, but there are also dangers.

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The humble barbie: an evolving story

23 Dec 2019

Barbecues in our local parks need to change to reflect the diverse needs of our communities, says the Director of the Industrial Design program Dr Christian Tietz.

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UNSW, PLuS Alliance partners lead Smart City advances in Pune

23 Dec 2019

UNSW Sydney President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs finalised the agreement at the 11th Annual GRIHA Summit in New Delhi.

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