Agustin Chevez Bernaldo de Quiros

Current course of study:

Dr Philosophy, School of Property Construction & Project Management, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Research topic:

Evolution of Workplace Architecture as a Consequence of Technology Development

Start/anticipated completion date:

September 2006/September 2009

Research contribution to theory:

Research contribution to industry practice:

• To provide useful information for the architect to design new office environments as well as to redevelop existing ones with a holistic approach to maintain the balance between people, space and technology within the Australian context.
• To assist the Facility Manager in the strategic planning of the facility based on changes in space due to alternative ways of working.

Previous qualifications:

• Masters of Project Management Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology 2003
• Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) Mexico 2002
• Post Grad Diploma Intelligent Buildings Design Mexico 1995

Awards / Conferences /Journal articles:

• Sources and effects of uncertainty in the Management of Construction Projects: Federation Square CRC for Construction Innovation International Conference 2003

• Facility Management as the catalyst to accelerate the evolutionary changes in workplace architecture CRC for Construction Innovation International Conference 2006
• Research model for evaluating the impact of technology in workplace design in Australia, Probe 2007 Conference, Glasgow University

• Royal Australian Institute of Architects
  2002 - current