معرفی
Associate Professor Paul Minifie is Interim Director of Design and Creative Practice at RMIT University's Enabling Impact Platforms. He holds a long-term academic position in the School of Architecture and Design, progressing from Sessional Lecturer (1993–2000) to Lecturer (2000–2005), then Senior Lecturer (2005–2008). He concurrently leads Minifie Nixon Architects, merging academic and professional expertise. His research spans sustainable architecture, urban design, and process-oriented architectural practices.
- Academic Roles: RMIT University (1993–present)
- Professional Firm: Minifie Nixon Architects
- Awards: RAIA Awards, Australian Wildlife Health Centre (2006), Centre for Ideas (2004)
Research interests include flood risk management, urban renewal, and environmentally conscious design. Notable projects include the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Masterplan (2005), Australian Wildlife Centre (2004–2005), and Melbourne Docklands masterplanning (2002). Public lectures focus on digital design techniques and cross-cultural architectural practices, delivered globally in Japan, France, and Australia.
Supervision includes 19 PhD/Master's projects on themes like multispecies urbanism, climate adaptation, and generative design practices. Current supervision topics emphasize sustainability and emerging architectural technologies.
