Complex urban systems design

Environmentally sustainable cities

  • Our cities place an enormous burden on our environment, but are also the engine room of much of our economy and society.
  • Growing city densities, such as those in Australia where 90 per cent of the population resides in cities, have created the need for environmentally sustainable cities, technology investment, and community support for bio-climatic concepts and energy positive design.

Zero carbon emissions

Complex urban systems design (CUSD) research at QUT aims to achieve zero carbon emission in cities by focusing on altering current climate change trends, with the assessment of ecological and urban capabilities, and the use of real-time technologies and sustainable systems such as digital networks.

Development and integration

Focus is required not just on good urban design and amenities for the occupants of our cities, but on the development and integration of buildings, transport systems, energy and water supply systems which make these very complex entities function.

World renowned designer and thought leader

Led by world renowned designer and thought leader in the evolution of cities, Professor John Frazer, QUT, integrates built environment, engineering and science disciplines into research on how to make cities more sustainable in the 21st century and beyond.

Related research

CUSD-related research is conducted in collaboration with experts from the Faculties of Built Environment and Engineering and Science and Technology and includes:

  • Addressing significant urban issues through good design.
  • Digital design technologies.
  • Modelling sustainable development.
  • Urban modelling.

Research degree enquiries

Built Environment and Engineering Student Services Office

  • Level 6, S Block, Room 629
    Gardens Point
    2 George st.
    Brisbane QLD 4000

Partnership enquiries

Built Environment and Engineering Business Development Officer