Peter St Clair - BSc (Arch) BArch MBEnv (SustDev) RAIA
89 Browns Road,
Wahroonga, 2076,
Sydney, Australia
39 Buena Vista Terrace
94117
San Francisco,
USA
Mobile Phone:+61 435 069 899
Email: peterstclair1@gmail.com
Professional experience
- Professional degrees in environmental design, architecture and sustainable development.
- Ability to lead the design process through all project phases including leadership with the client, internal team, consultants and contractors.
- Commitment to finding the best solutions for clients based on an understanding of client organisations and their drivers.
- Experience with a wide range of building types including residential, commercial, educational and health care buildings.
- Advanced knowledge and training in the application and promotion of ecologically sustainable design in architectural practice with a focus on providing measurable outcomes.
- Extensive international experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
Research and Teaching
- Joint developer and presenter of seminar series entitled "Climate Adaptation for Architects" on behalf of the Australian Institute of Architects presented in all major cities across Australia
- Author of published design guidelines addressing climate responsive design in developing countries
- Innovative research and field studies of bio-climatic design for tall buildings and corporate sustainability for architectural practices
- Author and presenter of various conference papers on climate responsive design and drivers for sustainable design
- Design tutor and critic at the University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney and University of Canberra
Sustainable design publications and studies
- Comparative Analysis of Sydney & San Francisco Climates - Application of Climate Consultant & Ecotect to Urban & Building Design Strategies
Download the PDF (1.3MB) - Drivers for Change & the Business Case for Corporate Sustainability in the Building Design Profession
Download the PDF (143KB) - Human Health, Comfort & Productivity in Commercial Office Buildings - An Evaluation of 30 The Bond & Council House 2
Download the PDF (528KB) - Low-energy Design in the United Arab Emirates - Building Design Principles - BEDP Environment Design Guide
Download the PDF (164KB) - Low-energy Design in the United Arab Emirates - Drivers & Urban Design Principles - BEDP Environment Design Guide
Download the PDF (175KB) - Sustainable Building Simulation Study - Application of Relux to the Daylighting Design of Office Space with Various Orientations
Download the PDF (1MB) - Sustainable Building Simulation Study - Application of Parasol & Design Builder to the Thermal Performance of a Commercial Office Building in Sydney
Download the PDF (2.4MB) - The Climate of Tall Buildings - An Investigation of Building Height in Bio-Climatic Design
Download the PDF (1.3MB) - Towards a New Model for Climate Responsive Design at the University of Sunshine Coast - Journal of Green Building
Download the PDF (730KB) - UNEP Global Guide and Assessment Tool for the Sustainable Use of Building Materials (GGAT)
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Design
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Master of the Built Environment (Sustainable Development)
- Australian Institute of Architects
- Registered Architect in Australia since 1993
- Green Star Accredited Professional
Presentations
- Climate Change Adaptation - RAIA Presentation
Download the PDF (9.3MB) - International Design & Technology Trends in the Multi-Unit Apartment Sector - Presentation to the Property Council Conference 2009
Download the PDF (6.5MB) - Public & Private Sustainability - A Comparitive Evaluation of 30 The Bond & Council House 2
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