| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Li, M., Chau, H. W., & Aye, L. (200914). Biophilic design features in vernacular architecture and settlements of the naxi. Journal of Architecture and Urbanism, 44(2), (188-203). |
| 2020 | Chau, H. -W., Newton, C., Yan, S., & Geng, S. (200101). Makerspaces: Analysis and Design Strategies. Nordic Journal of Architectural Research, 2 (37-62). |
| 2020 | Geng, S., Chau, H. W., Yan, S., Zhang, W., & Zhang, C. (200101). Comparative analysis of hospital environments in Australia and China using the space syntax approach. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, |
| 2019 | Noguchi, M., Woo, C. MM., Chau, H. W., Zhou, J., Pianella, A., & Newton, C. (190704). Physical and perceptual gap in indoor environmental quality: a mixed method study of space and users at an aged care facility in Victoria. Architectural Science Review, 62(4), (286-300). |
| 2018 | Chau, H. W. (181201). Wang shu's design practice and ecological phenomenology. arq: Architectural Research Quarterly, 22(4), (361-370). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Sustainability and Built Environment
- Architectural Design
- Urban Design
- Design for ageing and inclusive design
- Design for health and wellbeing
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Hing-Wah Chau
Dr Hing-Wah Chau is an Academic Teaching Scholar in Built Environment. Before joining Victoria University in 2019, Dr Chau taught architectural design at the University of Melbourne at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for eight years (2011-2019).
He completed his doctoral research and the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching at the University of Melbourne in 2014 and 2018 respectively.
He received the Teaching Excellence Award at the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne in 2018.
His research interests lie in sustainable built environment, architectural and urban design, design for ageing and inclusive design, as well as design for health and wellbeing.
He has published numerous refereed journal articles, refereed conference papers and book chapters.
Dr Chau received his architectural education in Hong Kong. He has more than ten years of professional practice experience in Hong Kong as a registered architect in an interdisciplinary environment involving in various projects from small public structures and public housing to large infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture), The University of Melbourne
- Graduate Certificate in University of Teaching, The University of Melbourne
- Master of Arts in Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Laws, The University of London
- Master of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong
Key publications
Hing-Wah has over 38 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Hing-Wah's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 3)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Chau, H. -W., Newton, C., Woo, C. MM., Ma, N., Wang, J., & Aye, L. (190123). Design Lessons from Three Australian Dementia Support Facilities In Gou, Z. (Ed.) (pp. 47-60). Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. |
| 2019 | Chau, H. -W., Noguchi, M., Ma, N., Woo, C. MM., & Zhou, J. (190123). The Usability Study of a Proposed Environmental Experience Design Framework for Active Ageing In Gou, Z. (Ed.) (pp. 74-89). Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. |
| 2019 | Chau, H. -W. (190101). Aged Care Homes (pp. 1-5). Springer International Publishing. |
Conference paper (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Chau, H. -W. (201013). Community-based Studios for enhancing Students Awareness of Universal Design Principles Centre for Universal Design, Griffith University. |
| 2020 | Chau, H. -W., Geng, S., & Noguchi, M. (200101). Understanding Urban Villages in China with Three Case Studies in Guangzhou In Kim, J. -T;. (Ed.), Paper presented at ZEMCH 2019 International Conference Proceedings (pp. 181-194). Seoul, Korea: ZEMCH Network. |
Journal article (showing 5 of 11)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2020
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Quantifying and Optimising the Impact of Green Roof Coverage on UHI, Energy Consumption and Outdoor Comfort
From: Green our Rooftop Research Grant
Other investigators: Dr Zora Vrcelj, Dr Elmira Jamei
For period: 2020-2021
|
$30,000 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Teaching activities & experience
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 - Present |
Academic Fellow
|
The University of Melbourne |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jul 2016 -
Present
|
Academic Fellow
The University of Melbourne |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Teaching Excellence Award - The University of Melbourne |
