Professor Bruce Watson

Pro-Vice-Chancellor

BArchSci (Syd), BArch (Syd) BFA COFA (UNSW)

Societal Impact Equity Engage

Off Equity,Diversity&Inclusion

As a Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion and leading the work of EDI, I take a future focused approach to academic excellence from an Equity perspective. This means positioning ourselves to drive and lead meaningful Societal impact.

I work to align our people authentically with the strategic direction of UNSW and to create innovative, world-class environments for society and UNSW, creating a fair and inclusive workplace where people are valued and are treated in respectful and thoughtful always.

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Phone

54835

E-mail

bruce@unsw.edu.au

Location

G19 Chancellery Ground Floor

Publications
Awards
Research Activities
Engagement

Journal articles | 2021

Morgan S; Pullon S; McKinlay E; Garrett S; Kennedy J; Watson B, 2021, 'Collaborative Care in Primary Care: The Influence of Practice Interior Architecture on Informal Face-to-Face Communication—An Observational Study', Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 14, pp. 190 - 209, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1937586720939665

Journal articles | 2017

Watson BE, 2017, 'Are Secondary School Exiting Rankings (ATAR) the Best Indication of Success within a Design Based University Education?', American international journal of contemporary research, Volume 7, pp. 15 - 21, http://www.aijcrnet.com/journals/Vol_7_No_2_June_2017/3.pdf

Journal articles | 2016

Dave MH; Watson B; Prasad D, 2016, 'Performance and perception in prefab housing: An exploratory industry survey on sustainability and affordability', Procedia Engineering, 180, pp. 676 - 686, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.227

Journal articles | 2015

Watson BE, 2015, 'Experience & Expectations Deliverables Disconnects and Connects', American international journal of contemporary research, 5, pp. 24 - 29, http://www.aijcrnet.com/journal/index/875
Working Papers | 2014

Watson BE; Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A, 2014, Sustainable and Affordable Living Through Modular, Net Zero Energy, Transportable, and Self-reliant Homes and Communities, UNSW Built Environment, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org, http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/research/program-1-integrated-building-systems/rp1011-sustainable-and-affordable-living-through
Reports | 2016

Watson BE; Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A; Prasad D, 2016, Sustainable and Affordable Living through modular homes and communities - FINAL REPORT, Cooperative Research Centres Programme, Australia, RP1011, http://lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/resources/crc-publications/crclcl-project-reports/rp1011-final-project-report-2016

Reports | 2015

Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A; Watson B, 2015, Sustainable Modular Housing Thermal Performance Optimization of the Concept Pod

Reports | 2014

Bilbao J; Dave M; Watson B, 2014, Sustainable and affordable living through modular homes and communities Tylden Pod Temperature and Humidity Observations and Analysis

Conference Papers | 2014

Dave MH; Bilbao J; Dickson J; Watson B; Prasad D; Sproul A, 2014, 'Towards Sustainable Modular Housing: A Case Study of Thermal Performance Optimisation for Australia', in Rawal R; Manu S; Khadpekar N (eds.), 30th International PLEA Conference: Proceedings, CEPT University Press, Ahmedabad, pp. 223 - 230, presented at 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies, Ahmedabad, 16 December 2014 - 18 December 2014, http://www.plea2014.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PLEA2014_Proceedings_Vol_3.pdf

Conference Papers | 2012

Watson BE, 2012, 'Teaching And Making A Design Research Studio: Apple With Apples', in 2012 European International Education Conference, The Clute Institute, USA, pp. 343 - 349, presented at 2012 European International Education Conference, Rome Italy, 10 June 2012 - 17 June 2012, http://conferences.cluteonline.com/index.php/IAC/2012RM/paper/viewFile/1235/1248

Conference Papers | 2012

Watson BE, 2012, 'The possible rivalry between skills and creativity?', in Proceedings International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Universitypublications.net, USA, pp. 71 - 78, presented at Conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Gottenhein Germany, 02 December 2012 - 07 December 2012, http://www.openaccesslibrary.org/images/RHS90.pdf

Conference Papers | 2010

Marshall N; Zamberlan L; Watson BE, 2010, 'A Vertical Studio: What Can Be Learned?', in ConnectED 2010: proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Design Education, University of New South Wales, Sydney, presented at Connected 2010 2nd International Conference on Design Education, University of New South Wales, 28 June 2010 - 01 July 2010

Conference Papers | 2010

Watson BE, 2010, 'Reality Check. A year three design studio – The influence of reality.', in Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, USA, presented at 8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii, 13 January 2010 - 16 January 2010, http://www.hichumanities.org/proceedings_hum.htm

Conference Papers | 2010

Watson BE, 2010, 'The Architect, the Interior and the Wardrobe: The Place between Building and Interior?', University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC Forum, 725 West, Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608 USA, presented at The International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC Forum, 725 West, Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608 USA, 15 February 2010 - 16 February 2010, http://2010.designprinciplesandpractices.com/

Conference Papers | 2009

Watson BE, 2009, 'How does the Practice of INterior Architecture inform the Teaching of Interior Architecture', in Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, USA, presented at 7th Hawaii International Confernec on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii USA, 11 January 2009 - 15 January 2009, http://www.hichumanities.org/proceedings_hum.htm

Conference Papers | 2009

Watson BE, 2009, 'Networks of design - Margins of Design Expertise.', in Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, USA, presented at 7th Hawaii International Confernec on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii USA, 11 January 2009 - 15 January 2009, http://www.hichumanities.org/proceedings_hum.htm

Conference Papers | 2007

Quinlan AM; Demirbilek OR; Yip M; Pin R; Marshall NG; Watson BE; Evans CB; Corkery LF; Zou PX, 2007, 'Interacting Design Interpretations: Research:Learning:Design', in Ziehner R; Reidsema C (ed.), ConnecED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, University of New South Wales, presented at ConnectED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, 09 July 2007 - 12 July 2007

Conference Papers | 2007

Quinlan AM; Starfield S; Marshall NG; Demirbilek OR; Watson BE; Evans CB; Corkery LF; Zou PX, 2007, 'Sudents as Schilas: Weaving Threads of Understanding of the Final Year Undergraduate Research Experience:a case study from the Built Environment', in Kofod M; Takayama K (ed.), International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 4th Annual Conference, Sydney, pp. 104 - 105, presented at International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 4th Annual Conference, Sydney, 02 July 2007 - 05 July 2007

Conference Papers | 2007

Watson BE, 2007, 'First year studies a studio experience - the Place between high school certificate and tertiary studies. A four year study in a design studio setting', in ConnecED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, University of New South Wales, presented at ConnectED 2007 International Conference on Design Education, Sydney, 09 July 2007 - 12 July 2007

Conference Papers | 2007

Watson BE, 2007, 'Third year interior studies, an alternate studio experience. A seven week study in a design studio setting', in Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, USA, presented at 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2007, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, 12 January 2007 - 15 January 2007

Conference Papers | 2006

Watson BE, 2006, 'Three Case Studies Three Design Approaches', in Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, USA, presented at 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii, 11 January 2006 - 14 January 2006

Conference Papers | 2006

Zamberlan L; Watson BE, 2006, 'Don`t Fence Me In', in CLTAD Enhancing Curricula 2006, 3rd International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, presented at CLTAD Enhancing Curricula 2006, 3rd International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 06 April 2006 - 07 April 2006

CRC Low Carbon Living. Project Title - Sustainable and Affordable Living through Modular, Net Zero Energy, Transportable, and Self-Reliant Homes and Communities

Bruce’s area of research is currently centred on learning and teaching within design studio settings. This research allows a nexus between making and teaching and the possibility for both to influence the other. Bruce also has a research agenda around Sustainable modular transportable housing and with a research team is developing carbon neutral prototypes.

Membership

SNAP SHOT Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion Deputy Vice Chancellor Equity Diversity Inclusion (acting) Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture Deputy Dean Faculty Built Environment - Deputy Dean / Head of School	2024 - Current 2023 - 2024 2021 - 2023 2018 – 2020
UNSW Director of Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) Program	2012 - 2017
UNSW Academic Board member.	2015 – 2017
UNSW Academic Programs committee member.	2016 - 2017
UNSW learning Spaces Initiative committee member	2016
UNSW Pre-University & Alternative Entry Committee.	2010 - 2012

Invited International Chair: Rhode Island School of Design (USA NY)
Program Interior Architecture Programs review.	2016
Reviewer Monash University – Interior Architecture program review.	2014
University of South Australia - Interior Architecture program review.	2013
Invited Graduation Design Rhode Island School of Design (USA)	2015
Studio Reviewer Parsons New School of Design (USA)	2015 - 2016
Cornell University (USA)	2015
London Metropolitan University (UK)	2015
University South Australia	2012/13
Professional Engagement
Director / Board Member Engagement Australia www.engagemntaustralia.org.au 2015- 2017 Chair: ‘IDEA’ Interior Design & Interior Architecture Educators Association www.idea-edu.com
2014 2017 Australia Council of Deans and Directors of the Creative Arts. DDCA
Past Board Member. http://www.ddca.edu.au	2014 - 2017

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