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CTBUH Media Institute/Association Member
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
About
At UNSW Built Environment we develop global leaders in architecture, planning and construction. Our inter-disciplinary, practice-based approach emphasises holistic design, from the room to the region, so you can shape the built environment for the benefit of people and planet.
Fields of Expertise
Academic / University; Architecture
Membership details
Membership Level
Media Institute/Association
Member Since
2016
Member Offices
Sydney
Buildings
Rank |
Name |
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Completion |
Height |
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1 |
2021 |
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2 |
- |
- m / - ft |
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3 |
1966 |
- m / - ft |
Videos
22 October 2018
Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?
Numerous cities are now developing along polycentric lines, with several urban “nodes” focused around tall building clusters that often compete for commerce, attention and investment...
Research
01 December 2018
Geopolymer concrete (GPC), which is recognised as an environmentally friendly alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete, has been reported to possess high fire resistance....
Research
30 October 2017
The Role of Design Competitions In Shaping Sydney’s Public Realm
Since 2000, through the City of Sydney’s Competitive Design Policy (CDP), the quality of major projects in the city has been improved significantly, mediating the...
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City |
Completion |
Height |
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2021 |
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2 |
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3 |
1966 |
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Statistics
Average Building Age*
58 Years
Most Common Function*
Education (100%), 2 Buildings
Most Common Material*
Concrete (100%), 2 Buildings
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.
Total: 2 Buildings for which a function has been assigned.
Total: 2 Buildings for which a material has been assigned.
*Based on 2 Completed & Under Construction Buildings
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Videos
22 October 2018 | Dubai
Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?
Numerous cities are now developing along polycentric lines, with several urban “nodes” focused around tall building clusters that often compete for commerce, attention and investment...
31 October 2017 | Sydney
Helen Lochhead of the University of New South Wales is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
30 October 2017 | Sydney
The Role of Design Competitions in Shaping Sydney's Public Realm
Tall buildings often take more than they give back, frequently exacerbating local environmental conditions, overshadowing streets and public spaces, creating wind tunnels, and impacting the...
30 October 2017 | Sydney
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Session 2A: Urban Policy Q&A
Caroline Stalker, Australasian Design Director (Urban), Arup, chairs the question and answer session with Tim Williams, CEO, Committee for Sydney & Principal, Arup; Helen Lochhead,...
Research
01 December 2018
Geopolymer concrete (GPC), which is recognised as an environmentally friendly alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete, has been reported to possess high fire resistance....
30 October 2017
The Role of Design Competitions In Shaping Sydney’s Public Realm
Since 2000, through the City of Sydney’s Competitive Design Policy (CDP), the quality of major projects in the city has been improved significantly, mediating the...
08 August 2017
ASPECT: RATIOS – Voices of Women In the Tall Building World
ASPECT: RATIOS is the outgrowth of a program developed by the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee in New York, beginning in 2016. The purpose of the...
08 August 2017
Improving Energy Performance In Gulf-Region Residential High-Rises
Energy consumption in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been rising over the last four decades. The residential building sector alone accounts for more than...
02 June 2017
A “Fabric-First” Approach to Sustainable Tall Building Design
This research suggests the most effective way for improving energy efficiency in tall buildings is a “fabric-first” approach. This involves optimizing the performance of the...
17 October 2016
A “Fabric-First” Approach to Sustainable Tall Building Design
This research suggests the most effective way for improving energy efficiency in tall buildings is a “fabric-first” approach. This involves optimizing the performance of the...
01 March 2015
Wind-Induced Motion of Tall Buildings: Designing for Occupant Comfort
A team of researchers and practitioners were recently assembled to prepare a monograph on “Wind-Induced Motion of Tall Buildings: Designing for Habitability”. This monograph presents...
20 October 2003
An Assessment of Australian Preparedness for Tall Building Usage in a New Risk Regime
This paper is an assessment of the current state of readiness of Australia to combat terrorist attacks on large occupancy buildings has been assessed in...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving University of New South Wales
Designing the Global City
08 May 2019
CTBUH Australia and the UNSW Built Environment present a lecture featuring Prof. Robert Freestone, who will speak on ‘Design excellence and the competition dividend in central Sydney.'
Passivhaus for High-Rise Workshop Meets at 2017 CTBUH Conference
29 October 2017
The CTBUH Passivhaus for High-Rise Workshop, supported by the Australian Passive House Association, convened at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
CTBUH Urban Habitat/Urban Design Workshop Held at 2017 Conference
29 October 2017
The CTBUH Urban Habitat/Urban Design Committee held its third annual meeting and workshop, which included presentations by James Parakh and Chris Proctor.
CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia
07–09 March 2017
Executive Director Antony Wood delivered two well attended lectures in Sydney and Melbourne, organized by the respective local CTBUH committees.
Executive Director Visits Sydney and Melbourne
06–10 March 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
Ken Shuttleworth: A Journey of Design and Discovery
17 August 2016
CTBUH Sydney held a collaborative event with UNSW Built Environment, welcoming British architect Ken Shuttleworth, founder of Make, to Australia.
Ctbuh Leaders At University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
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