Past Projects
Exploring the Techno-Economic Feasibility of Industrialised Construction for Rapid, Affordable Housing in Western Sydney
This project aims to conduct a pilot investigation into how industrialised construction technologies can effectively mitigate Australia’s housing crisis.
Rapid Literature Review of National and International best practice in infrastructure funding and delivery in outer metropolitan growth areas
This research will contribute to the evidence base that NGAA and its members will use to support their advocacy for infrastructure funding for growth areas in the lead up to the 2025 Federal Election.
Renewable energy lead times and environmental approvals for solar, wind and battery projects
This is the first large study of renewable energy development lead-times across the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Cutting-Edge Numerical Techniques for Assessing the Structural Integrity of Bridges
This project aims to develop an assessment tool for evaluating bridge structural integrity in the HRCC region.
FEM based structural integrity assessment of bridges
A finite element model of the sample bridge will be developed using Western Sydney University's specialised software.
Integrated Policies for Affordable & Net-Zero Housing
This project unites over 20 university researchers and industry partners to co-design a policy framework that enables the successful implementation of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), including prefab and modular housing in Australia.
Housing Crisis and Community Resilience: A Pilot Survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated Australia’s housing crisis, with rising affordability issues, a constrained housing supply, and increasing vulnerability among disadvantaged communities. This pilot survey seeks to explore how diverse populations are developing resilience in the face of these housing challenges.
EV Ready Apartments
Identifying the technical and policy obstacles and solutions to boost the installation of electric vehicle chargers in apartments in NSW.
Too Hot to Play: Quantifying the Impacts of Urban Climate Change on Playground Activity
Increasing heat limits the opportunity for outdoor play. This project investigates thermal thresholds for visitation of public playgrounds in western Sydney.
City Microclimates
Little is known about the variability of ultra-local air temperatures across the Sydney Basin. This project records air temperature data at more than 600 locations across local government areas in eastern and western Sydney to benchmark city microclimates.
The 50°C Climate, Heat & Resilience Program
Led by Powerhouse Parramatta in partnership with Western Sydney University, this Stage 5 STEM-based school program saw nearly 1,000 students from 9 Western Sydney schools investigate local heat risks and develop their own cooling solutions.
Bridge Photogrammetry - Swan Hill Bridge & Sheahan Bridge North and South Bound
In this project integration of terrestrial and aerial data for digitisation of heritage assets will be examined.
Utilisation of Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Bridge Health Monitoring
Integration of machine learning algorithms for early detection and predictive maintenance in bridge health monitoring using Terrestrial Laser Scanner data.
Liveability Labs: Key Qualitative and Quantitative Data and Indicators of Liveable Communities for a Virtual Digital Twin of Western Sydney
Virtual, spatial, digital twins are emerging as a powerful system of systems approach to understanding and providing guidance for policy and governance for energy, water, waste and transport systems as well as heat island and bushfire management.
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