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 develop 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.
Download the proceedings from our third international Subtropical Cities conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2011, by clicking below on the logo.
