Dr Emma Heffernan is an Associate Professor in Architecture in the School of Architecture, Design & Planning at The University of Sydney. Emma is a UK Registered Architect with over a decade of experience in architectural practice in the UK. Emma has strengths in leadership in Teaching and Learning, and a developing portfolio of pedagogical research. Emma’s teaching and curriculum development are enriched by the experience and knowledge she brings from her first career as an architect, together with her research in sustainable buildings. Emma is a passionate teacher, who supports and challenges her students to apply themselves to real-world problems. Emma’s research has a policy and practice focus, and is underpinned by a concern for how our homes and communities can support healthy, affordable and sustainable lives. Her research interests and expertise include a circular economy in the built environment, construction waste, sustainable construction, energy efficient design in residential buildings, zero carbon homebuilding, net zero apartment buildings, sustainable communities, and collaborative housing.
Experience
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2023–presentAssociate Professor, University of Sydney
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2019–2023Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering, University of Wollongong
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2016–2019Research Fellow, University of Wollongong
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