Daniela Ottmann

Dr. Daniela Ottmann is an Associate Professor at Bond University's Abedian School of Architecture within the Faculty of Society & Design. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from the University of Duisburg-Essen and a Master of Architecture from BTU Brandenburg Technical University. Her research focuses on ecologically responsive architecture/urbanism, climate adaptive design, and sustainable urban development strategies. Ottmann has led major research projects funded by German, Omani, and Australian governments, including AUDRC (2014-ongoing) and GUtech (2010-2013). She coordinates the environmental stream of architecture curricula, integrates robotics into eco-composite material research, and leads study trips to the Solomon Islands. Notable research areas include bio-climatic design strategies for deserts, affordable housing solutions via digital prefabrication, and community co-design processes.

Research Grants:

• German Government: €300,000
• Omani Government: €150,000
• Australian Government: >$500,000 AUD

Key Projects:

• Klimastoff: Bioclimatic Design Strategies for Deserts
• Housing+: Modular Prefabrication Solutions
• Urban Ecolution: Healthy Ecologically Integrated Cities
• Desert Beach Laboratory (Oman, 2011-2013)

Professional Roles:

• Visiting Professor, University of Kassel (2021)
• Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University (2021–present)