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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Associate Professor Gianni Renda
Chair, Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Latest news
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Swinburne design alum changing the world one idea at a time
Swinburne communication design alum Trinity Ross, at the helm of her own creative agency, believes that creativity and design can change the world.
Friday 01 September 2023 -
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Adaptable creativity – alum success from furniture to food
Industrial Design alum Sashia Rosari is the owner and creative mind behind both furniture design company SORS and HONU Poké & Matcha Bar in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Swinburne innovations are addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable, affordable and energy efficient housing materials
A new research project from Swinburne University of Technology will make Australian homes more sustainable, address rising costs of living, and reduce construction waste.
Tuesday 20 June 2023 -
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Design alum turns side hustle into high-end architectural products business
Swinburne alum John Terziovski has turned his lifelong interest in building and construction into a thriving business designing bespoke high-end architectural items.
Tuesday 04 April 2023 -
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Internationally recognised excellence in typographic design
Swinburne communication design students have achieved an outstanding outcome in the International Society of Typographic Designers student assessment scheme
Wednesday 22 March 2023
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5174 or send an email to designadmin@swinburne.edu.au.