Dr Linda Pearce

I am a registered architect who believes that buildings should be safe to build, delightful to occupy, and sustainable throughout their long lifespans. My research aims to support solving complex human environment design challenges for an inclusive zero-carbon world. 

My vision is to create high quality evidence for use in evidence-based architecture and interior design. My interests include:

• Understanding and defining complex design problems
• Carbon reduction through adaptive reuse and sustainable design
• Advocacy of inclusive human environments during design, simulation, planning and occupation
• The business of built environment design

I research pragmatically to provide useful answers to complex problems. My research toolbox uses methods from STEM, STEM-D and HASS, including:

• Design research, including simulation and mapping
• Social science methods
• Data science (data mining, network analysis, modelling)
• Soft Operational Research methods (scenario planning)
• Architectural science methods

I have previously researched learning environments and I have an interest in workplaces, including industrial workplaces.

I lecture in the Bachelor of Interior Architecture Program where I teach research, communication, creativity, construction and human factors, to future interior designers.

In addition to being an architect, I originally trained in electrical and electronic engineering and have worked as a telecommunications systems engineer, which provides an innate systems worldview. I also have business leadership, management and consultancy experience. This wide background informs my inter-disciplinary approach to researching and teaching.

For potential PhD students: I am only eligible to be a co-supervisor. You will need to find a person who can be a principal supervisor before approaching me. Thanks.

For PhD Principal supervisors: I am available for co-supervision, particularly for later writing phases of PhD by thesis. No NTRO thanks.

Australian Institute of Architects, Member Level 1

Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA)

International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA-Australasia)

Society of Architectural Historians Australia and New Zealand (SAHNZ)

Australasian Association for Digital Humanities (aaDH)

Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA), Affiliate Member

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy The University of Adelaide

• Master of Business Administration The University of Warwick

• Graduate Certificate in Landscape Design Queensland University of Technology

• Graduate Diploma in Design Studies The University of Adelaide

• Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) The University of Adelaide

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Elec and Electronic) The University of Adelaide

Work history

Registered Architect in South Australia (Reg. No. 2926)

Dean of Lincoln College, North Adelaide (2005-2007)

Architect at Russell and Yelland Architects and Swanbury Penglase Architects (2007-2011)

Independent Telecommunications contractor and Management Consultant (1997-2004)

Telecommunications engineer and technical specialist at Telstra and Optus Communications (1988-1997)