Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Imagine, design, innovate — our world-leading research and teaching initiates change for a design-informed world.
We engage with contemporary design and fabrication techniques while understanding the complex social, cultural and environmental factors needed for sustainable design practice. Authentic learning is a key component where students and staff engage with industry partners on interdisciplinary projects and global design challenges.
Explore our courses
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Built Environment and Architecture
Design sustainable spaces and buildings for the future
Our projects
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Aquariums, meerkats and gaming screens: how hospital design supports children, young people and their families
Lecturer in Architectural Design, Dr Stephanie Liddicoat, explores how hospital design affects mental health and wellbeing, particularly in young people.Thursday 05 December 2019 -
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Radical disaster relief shelter design for Azraq and beyond
Dr Greg Quinn’s radical disaster relief shelter design maintains personal dignityThursday 18 April 2019 -
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Swinburne students shortlisted for James Dyson award
Swinburne teams will face the international judging panel of the James Dyson Award design competition.Friday 08 September 2017
Our people
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Professor Mark Taylor
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Latest news
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Swinburne early entry program supports disrupted Year 12 students
An early entry program at Swinburne is supporting secondary students affected by the COVID-19 situation during their 2020 studies.Tuesday 16 June 2020 -
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Swinburne Dean of Design wins prestigious architecture teaching award
Professor Jane Burry has been awarded the 2020 Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture Teaching Award of Excellence.Monday 29 June 2020 -
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International scientists collaborate for online STEM educational game
Scientists across the globe have contributed to a unique educational game developed by Swinburne researchers and students.Wednesday 03 June 2020 -
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Unbuilding cities as high-rises reach their use-by date
The problems of demolishing high-rise buildings in busy cities point to the need to prepare for unbuilding at the time of building.Tuesday 21 January 2020 -
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Swinburne digital artist documenting Antarctic research vessel’s last voyage
Dr John McCormick is setting off for Antarctica this week as part of the 2019/20 Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship.Monday 20 January 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5174 or send an email to designadmin@swinburne.edu.au.