My Expertise
Sustainable futures, Interior Architecture, Design, Prefabricated Housing, Architecture, Higher Education management and strategy
Biography
As a member of the leadership team of the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, I take a future focused approach to academic excellence from a business perspective. This means positioning ourselves to stand out amongst our competitors nationally and globally.
I work to align our people authentically with the strategic direction of UNSW and to create innovative, world-class teaching and research products, but I'm also focused on creating a...view more
As a member of the leadership team of the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, I take a future focused approach to academic excellence from a business perspective. This means positioning ourselves to stand out amongst our competitors nationally and globally.
I work to align our people authentically with the strategic direction of UNSW and to create innovative, world-class teaching and research products, but I'm also focused on creating a great workplace where people feel valued and are treated with respect always.
My research and teaching background mainly revolved around sustainable futures, design studio learning and teaching, and most recently higher education management and policy. I have practiced as an artist, Architect and interior architect.
All roads, however, have led to a growing interest and skill set in leadership, and I am thrilled and honoured to now be in position where I can guide, provide governance and influence the overall strategic direction, progress and culture of the Faculty of Arts Design and Architecture at UNSW
My Qualifications
BArchSci (Syd), BArch (Syd) BFA COFA (UNSW)
My Awards
CRC Low Carbon Living. Project Title - Sustainable and Affordable Living through Modular, Net Zero Energy, Transportable, and Self-Reliant Homes and Communities
My Research Activities
Bruce’s area of research is currently centred on learning and teaching within design studio settings. This research allows a nexus between making and teaching and the possibility for both to influence the other. Bruce also has a research agenda around Sustainable modular transportable housing and with a research team is developing carbon neutral prototypes.
My Engagement
Membership
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SNAP SHOT Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture Deputy Dean Faculty Built Environment - Deputy Dean / Head of School |
2021 - Current 2018 – 2020 |
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UNSW Director of Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) Program |
2012 - 2017 |
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UNSW Academic Board member. |
2015 – 2017 |
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UNSW Academic Programs committee member. |
2016 - 2017 |
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UNSW learning Spaces Initiative committee member |
2016 |
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UNSW Pre-University & Alternative Entry Committee. |
2010 - 2012 |
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Invited International Chair: Rhode Island School of Design (USA NY) |
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Program Interior Architecture Programs review. |
2016 |
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Reviewer Monash University – Interior Architecture program review. |
2014 |
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University of South Australia - Interior Architecture program review. |
2013 |
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Invited Graduation Design Rhode Island School of Design (USA) |
2015 |
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Studio Reviewer Parsons New School of Design (USA) |
2015 - 2016 |
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Cornell University (USA) |
2015 |
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London Metropolitan University (UK) |
2015 |
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University South Australia |
2012/13 |
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Professional Engagement |
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Chair: ‘IDEA’ Interior Design & Interior Architecture Educators Association www.idea-edu.com |
2015 - 2017 |
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Australia Council of Deans and Directors of the Creative Arts. DDCA |
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Board Member. http://www.ddca.edu.au |
2014 - 2017 |