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Doctor of Philosophy (University of Queensland), Master of Arts (Research) (Queensland University of Technology), Masters of Architecture (Queensland University of Technology), Bachelor of Design (Queensland University of Technology), Bachelor Built Environment (Queensland University of Technology), Diploma of Architectural Technology (Gold Coast Coll. of Adv. Ed.)
Kirsty Volz is a keen collaborator who enjoys working with professionals from all backgrounds to problem solve Australia's housing futures. She advocates design-led solutions for housing, especially the role that architects have to play in redesigning the way we live in, build and procure houses in Australia.
Kirsty's research emerged from her PhD on histories of Australian housing procurement, including the Workers' Dwelling Board program. She is now looking into the future and how Modern Methods of Construction (like pre-fab) will serve as an integral solution to our current housing crisis. Most recently, she completed project #23 with the Building 4.0 CRC on barriers and opportunities in the Australian housing market for prefabricated housing.
Alongside her research, Kirsty is a practising architect in Queensland and maintains current knowledge of best practice for residential design.
Additional information
Kirsty's research has real-world engagement with architects, builders, developers, local and state government. An example of this impact is her delivery of the Toowoomba Regional Council Warm Temperate Climate Building Design Guidelines
- Title
- Building A Better Built Environment for Older Australian's Ageing-in-place
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP230101313
- Start year
- 2023
- Keywords
- Student Spatial Experience in Urban Vertical Schools and its Impact on their Well-being
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Jenna Gillett-Swan, Adjunct Professor Jill Franz, Dr Prue Miles - Optimising Energy Use in Modular Smart Buildings in Hot Humid Climates: A Case Study Approach to Digital Technology Integration in Brisbane
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Dr Sara Omrani, Professor Robin Drogemuller