GEELONG DESIGN WEEK 2023

Co-hosted by Deakin University School of Architecture and Built Environment and The School of Lost Arts, Geelong

SPEAKERS:
Dr Thami Croeser, RMIT University Centre for Urban Research
Lana van Galen, Deakin University
Rob Copeland, Principal Landscape Architect and Urban Planner, Tract Consultants
Geoff Heard, Managing Director, Fytogreen Australia
Dr Jonathan Daly, Manager Urban Design and Heritage, COGG
Dr Mary-Jane Walker, The School of Lost Arts, and Geelong Design Week Curatorial Working Group

Learn about what is happening in green infrastructure and design and how it can transform our cities to be biodiverse and resilient spaces. A panel of speakers will address topics such as transforming urban car parks for food and biodiversity. Be inspired by how green walls, roof gardens and floating wetlands can bring our urban spaces back to life. Learn about the connection of biophilic design and mental health and how it can be harnessed in architecture. Find out what is happening in cities around the world. The evening will begin with short talks followed by a moderated panel discussion and questions and close with sponsored drinks for networking and discussion provided by Tract Consultants

The format of this event is a series of short talks by the speakers for a maximum of one hour around the topic of green infrastructure and its importance for urban design now. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr Jonathan Daly. At the conclusion of these there will be informal discussion and drinks sponsored by Tract consultants.