My research work is centred on environmental relations. I consider how the phenomenological and ecological systems and processes of the natural world shape and inform us as beings and how an establishment of place within the built environment can be formed through sustainable and healthy methods.

I work with qualitative methods—typically using auto-ethnographical techniques, socio-spatial analysis, place-based theory, and action-research approaches, alongside co-production and community engagement research methodologies. 

I have undertaken complex problem-solving research, critical data analysis, qualitative field research, interviews, and report writing and editing for universities, governments, and health institutions. I have also traveled widely to research sites of conflict and natural disasters.

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My current work is exploring native/endemic Tasmanian flora microforest ecosystems within the built environments of Lutruwita/Tasmania. I am investigating the local council’s native flora schemes and the impact these biological facades have in activating and connecting these spaces to human and non-human users. On-going findings will be available on this page. 

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Experiencing Unbuilding and In-Between Spaces:​ ​Analysing Works by Gordon Matta-Clark,​ ​Rachel Whiteread and Michael Arad

A previous thesis examined how art and architectural examples of urban unbuilding and in-between spaces can create a political sense of place through the audience’s participation with the works. The research explores this premise through the work of two artists and one architect: Gordon Matta-Clark’s piece ‘Day’s End’ (1975), the work ‘House’ (1993) by Rachel Whiteread, and Michael Arad’s National September 11 Memorial design (opened 2011). This research received the highest level of academic recognition. 

Link to thesis

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