Katie Skillington

Biography

Katie is an Architect and Lecturer in Architectural Design in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Her research lies at the nexus of architectural design and sustainability, with a specific focus on the environmental consequences of designing with material reduction and efficiency, the indoor environment quality of dwellings, and policy approaches for improving building performance. Motivated by her desire for the built environment sector to more deeply pursue environmentally sustainable design, Katie’s research focuses on industry-applicable outcomes and partnerships. She is a Registered Architect (Practising) in Victoria, a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and a committee member for the AIA Victorian Chapter Emerging Archtitects and Graduate Network (EmAGN) and Education Committees.

Originally trained in performance design and construction at the Victorian College of the Arts, Katie studied her Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne. In 2015, she received the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship to undertake a Master of Sustainability Science at The University of Tokyo, Japan and commenced doctoral studies at The University of Melbourne upon her return to Australia. Prior to joining The University of Melbourne, Katie was a Lecturer in Architecture at Swinburne University of Technology. In ABP, Katie currently teaches postgraduate design studios, undergraduate construction to architecture majors, and sustainability across both levels of study.

Featured projects

• Sustainable and Healthy Environments (SHE)