Paul Osmond

Associate Professor Paul Osmond is an academic at the UNSW School of Built Environment, specializing in sustainable urban development. He holds a PhD in Built Environment from UNSW and has worked since the 1980s in environmental sustainability across academia, government, and consultancy.

His research focuses on green infrastructure, urban climate adaptation, urban metabolism, and ecosystem services. Notable projects include the Living Infrastructure Strategy for Randwick (2022) and the Urban Heat Strategy for Wollongong (2023), both recognized with industry awards. He advises on green building standards via the Green Building Council of Australia and editorial boards of Urban Morphology, Urban Planning, and Architecture.

Paul supervises PhD/MPhil students in topics like water-sensitive innovations, engineered timber construction, and urban heat mitigation. His career includes roles as UNSW Environment Manager, local government environmental projects lead, and Director of the UNSW Sustainable Built Environment Program (2013–2021).

Awards include the 2023 NSW AILA award and 2021 Greater Sydney Planning Awards for sustainability initiatives. His teaching includes courses on sustainable development and built environment management.