Jonathan Lionel Fox

Jonathan Lionel Fox is a Lecturer in the School of Built Environment at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Faculty of Arts Design and Architecture. He holds a PhD in architecture and urban microclimates from UNSW, along with a Master of Sustainability from USyd, BArch, BAS from WITS, and BSc (Eng) from UCT.

His research focuses on urban microclimates, urban heat mitigation, climate-sensitive design, and sustainable development. Fox specializes in the effects of facade design on outdoor microclimate and pedestrian thermal comfort, with strong interest in transdisciplinarity and knowledge transfer between science and design.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on urban heat island effects, cooling strategies, and the application of thermal comfort principles in architectural design across various urban contexts including Sydney and Darwin. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for urban planners and architects.

• 2023 BE Research Acceleration Fellowship
• 2022 ADA Seed Funding Grant award for competitive ARC Linkage grant development
• CRC Low Carbon Living: Guide to urban cooling strategies (2016)

Fox currently serves as BE Postgraduate Research Coordinator (2024), is a member of the ADA SDG Working Group, and leads the 2024 Public Lecture Series for the Architecture Program. He previously served on the Green Building Council of Australia's Resilience Expert Reference Panel (2018-2023) and has contributed to media discussions on urban heat through ABC Radio, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Conversation.

In teaching, he serves as course co-convenor for Architecture and Building Environment 2, and as convenor and studio master for Integrated Design Studios 1 and 2 for Master of Architecture students.