News and events
News and events
Department of Architecture
News and Events brings together timely updates from our community of makers, thinkers, and researchers shaping the future of architecture. From public lectures and student initiatives to research milestones and global recognitions, it captures the evolving conversations, practices, and ideas that define our discipline today.
How scientists and communities can build partnerships to deal with floods: learning from Indonesia
Current attempts to manage flood-prone river and coastal areas in Indonesia seem to be insufficient, as the disasters continue every year. Our latest research shows citizen science can contribute to finding solutions by helping scientists understand the impacts of floods.
Monash University and West Java Government partner to revitalise polluted Citarum River
Monash University and the Provincial Government of West Java, Indonesia, today signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on developing new solutions to restore the Citarum River – one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Monash wins big at the AIA 2021 Victorian Architecture Awards
Monash Art, Design and Architecture senior lecturer Jacqui Alexander has been jointly awarded the Victorian Emerging Architect Prize in the Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2021 Victorian Architecture Awards.
Involving the community in flood management
The recent floods in Victoria’s Gippsland region and in NSW have shown the challenges we face in managing and recovering from flood events in Australia and beyond.