FUTURES EXPO SERIES
Arch _ manu : ARC centre for next-gen architectural manufacturing
Digital transformation towards sustainability : rethinking design and delivery for the architecture , engineering , and construction industries
Research group
Persistent productivity challenges plague the AEC sector ( architecture , engineering , and construction ). Projects often exceed budgets and timelines , which undermines community benefits . On top of this , the environmental impact is substantial , with unacceptable rates of material consumption , carbon emissions , and waste production .
Arch _ Manu develops solutions to these problems through data-driven design , digital workflows and processes , novel production techniques , and digital sustainability strategies .
> ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Next- Gen Architectural Manufacturing , funded to AUD $ 15.3M .
> CRC-P for 3D printing houses in remote environments using local materials , funded to AUD $ 6M .
> Focused on delivering real projects to demonstrate and validate Arch _ Manu research outputs .
Arch _ Manu is a post-disciplinary research group working with local and international industry partners to tackle current industry challenges from various perspectives . Its program of industry-embedded PhDs , national and international placements , sector-focused short courses , postdoctoral projects , and applied demonstrator projects is the basis for growing knowledge , skills , and capacity within the AEC workforce , while delivering novel digital tools and frameworks to help drive the digital transformation of the sector .
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