welcome to the centre for subtropical design

The Centre for Subtropical Design is an international collaborative research centre at the Queensland University of Technology. It is contributing new evidence on why climate matters as a design generator in the 21st Century.

The CSD undertakes design research for healthy and sustainable communities in subtropical and tropical environments in Australian and international contexts. It aims to encourage development of more climate-responsive and sustainable urban/rural places, particularly in coastal and arid areas. Our researchers are working on better integration of historic, contemporary and future urban form, more responsive buildings and public spaces, and giving greater attention to vulnerable people in our communities to make their lives more resilient to future shocks and disasters.

Our Vision

The Centre’s vision is that landscape, lifestyle and climate will drive the design of more vibrant and healthy communities in the 21st century.

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Subtropical Cities 2013 Conference

QUT and FAU present the 4th International Subtropical Cities 2013 ACSA Fall Conference, BRAVING A NEW WORLD: DESIGN INTERVENTIONS FOR CHANGING CLIMATE, October 17-19 Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA.

 Call for Abstracts now open by clicking on the logo.