Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design | Sarah Bekessy | DOA Guest Lecture
Please join us to hear about the work and thoughts of Professor Sarah Bekessy (ARC Laureate Fellow). Bekessy leads the ICON Science research group at the University of Melbourne, which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation problems. She is particularly interested in understanding the role of human behaviour in conservation, in designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature’ experiences and in defining and measuring ‘nature positive’ development. She developed the Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design protocol that has now been used by numerous developers, governments and non-government organisations to design innovative urban biodiversity strategies. Sarah is a Lead Councillor with The Biodiversity Council, a Board member of Bush Heritage Australia and a member of the WWF Eminent Scientists Group.
This lecture is hosted by Monash Urban Planning and Design and the Department of Architecture Guest Lecture Series. The series presents the diverse guests who visit us to talk, teach and research the complexities of architecture and urban design today.
Event Details
- Date:
- 19 August 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Venue:
- Lecture Theatre F2.01, Building F
- Categories:
- Architecture; Current Students; Industry / Alumni
Description
Please join us to hear about the work and thoughts of Professor Sarah Bekessy (ARC Laureate Fellow). Bekessy leads the ICON Science research group at the University of Melbourne, which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation problems. She is particularly interested in understanding the role of human behaviour in conservation, in designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature’ experiences and in defining and measuring ‘nature positive’ development. She developed the Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design protocol that has now been used by numerous developers, governments and non-government organisations to design innovative urban biodiversity strategies. Sarah is a Lead Councillor with The Biodiversity Council, a Board member of Bush Heritage Australia and a member of the WWF Eminent Scientists Group.
This lecture is hosted by Monash Urban Planning and Design and the Department of Architecture Guest Lecture Series. The series presents the diverse guests who visit us to talk, teach and research the complexities of architecture and urban design today.