Sarah Breen Lovett

Dr. Sarah Breen Lovett is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle. Her practice-led research focuses on earth building, prefabricated architecture, wellbeing, and eco-social practices, with industry collaborations across Australia and internationally.

• PhD: Expanded Architectural Awareness: The Intersection of Expanded Cinema and Architecture, University of Sydney
• Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Design (First Class Honours), and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Technology Sydney

Her work investigates the interconnectivity between self, community, built, and landscaped environments. Key projects include:

• Earth building advocacy through the Earth Building Association of Australia
• Industry-collaborating prefabrication research with Tier 1-3 partners
• Exploring wellbeing benefits of earth architecture in DIY and inhabitation contexts

Recent publications and creative outputs (2024-2016) emphasize sustainable materials, sociotechnical integration, and expanded spatial practices. She co-curates the podcast hereness.org, focusing on environmental and socially engaged practices.

Scientific awards include an Irish Arts Council Fellowship for earth-prefabrication research. She supervises PhD students at the University of Newcastle and collaborates with labs like Building 4.0 CRC and the Innovation in Applied Design Lab.

Her grant portfolio includes the Fast Slow Prototype Build ($50,000, 2025) with Mudtec Pty Ltd, aimed at improving building efficiencies through technology and collaboration.