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Dr. Victor Bunster is a Lecturer in Architectural Technology at Monash University's Department of Architecture, within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. His research focuses on industrialized building's environmental impacts, leveraging ICT to enhance sustainability. He holds a PhD in Architectural Science and Technology from the University of Melbourne and is a registered architect in Chile, with prior experience in social housing design.
Education: PhD in Architectural Science & Technology (University of Melbourne, 2016), MPhil in Design Computing (University of Melbourne, 2011), Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Architecture (University of Chile, 2007), Licentiate in Architecture (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2005).
Research Interests: Sustainable construction, life cycle assessment, industrialized building systems, environmental design, mass customization, and digital fabrication. He coordinates the ESD, LCA, and Energy themes at the Building 4.0 CRC and leads the Future Building Initiative's environmental sub-team.
Key Contributions: Developed a web-based tool for environmental decision-making in building design, conducted studies on retrofitting strategies for social housing, and explored modularity in industrialized construction. His work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing sustainability and equitable housing access.
Supervision: Advises graduate students including Mohaimeen Islam and Fernando Pavez. Active in interdisciplinary projects, such as the 'Future Living System' prototype and Building 4.0 CRC initiatives.
Awards: 2022 Graedel Prize (best paper), FONDECYT Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship. Engages in public outreach, including presentations on circular economy and sustainable urban development.
