Research

Dr Phillip Roös's  research work draws inspiration from the idea that unsustainable behaviours and human actions are impacting the environment through the role we play, change is unavoidable, and to be resilient as a species we need to change our behaviours. We need to acknowledge the vulnerability of our environment, and reconnect to nature. Much of his work thus focuses on the human and ecological dynamics of vulnerability associated with current and future conditions of urban and natural landscapes, influenced by design.  Understanding the dynamics of the human and nature relationship is crucial for developing solutions that create more resilient and ecologically vibrant settlements, which are able to persist in the face of significant transformations.

​He has developed five relevant and interconnected research areas of enquiry: 
  • The application of regenerative and adaptive systems of nature to the planning and design of human settlements, considering a future changed environment. 
  • To further develop the theories of pattern language and regenerative design for a contemporary twenty-first century context. He investigate the urban and peri-urban morphological structures and patterns that enhance sustainability and environmental quality.
  • To further explore biophilia and ecological psychology and its potential application to an urbanism that is inherently underpinned by the biophilic effect. Explore the evolution of an 'architecture for life' that is essentially underpinned by our sensory connection to nature and the hidden patterns of life founded in biophilia. 
  • The architectural and planning-environmental design relationship. He investigate the architectural, planning and environmental design processes that can enhance our understanding of the emerging structures of the built and natural environments in a regional as well as urban context. This can help us create places in an incremental and sustainable manner to support the concept of wholeness and environmental sustainability. 
  • The knowledge of Indigenous cultures, where the enquiry explore the 'oneness with the land', healing and medicine practice, settlement history, land use and natural resource management practices. His current investigations are specifically focused on Australian Aboriginal and Torrres Straight Islanders - adaptive settlement and migration patterns, the use of a six-season calendar, natural habitats and social cultural arrangements, the close relationship with Country, and spiritual awareness. 

Teaching & Mentoring

​Since 2011, Phillip has been involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as unit chair/unit leader, lecturer and tutor. His wide-ranging expertise in design thinking, vision and leadership has been extensively utilised across many academic programs. He also has provided guest lectures and critiques for many different units, as well as providing guest presentations at different universities. He brings his extensive experience in practice to his teaching and research at Deakin University.

Throughout his career he provided mentorship sharing knowledge, skills and life experience to guide and encouraging young people to develop to their fullest potential.

Current and most recent teaching units:
 
2021- | Supervisor: PhD Thesis (HDR), Deakin University
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2020- | Supervisor: PhD Thesis (HDR), Deakin University
2020- | Unit Chair & Lecturer: Ecological Cities and Futures (PG), Deakin University
2020- | Supervisor: Research Thesis - Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning (PG), Deakin University
2020- | Second Panel Unit Chair: Landscape Narratives (PG), Deakin University

2019- | Supervisor: PhD Thesis (HDR), Deakin University
2019- | Unit Chair & Lecturer: Ecological Cities and Futures (PG), Deakin University
2019- | Supervisor: Research Thesis - Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning (PG), Deakin University
2019- | Second Panel Unit Chair: Landscape Narratives (PG), Deakin University 

2018- | Supervisor: PhD Thesis (HDR), Deakin University
2018- | Unit Chair & Lecturer: Ecological Cities and Futures (PG), Deakin University
2018- | Supervisor: Research Thesis - Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning (PG), Deakin University
2018- | Supervisor: Architecture Design Masterclass (PG), Deakin University
2018- | Lecturer: Planning History, Theory and Current Issues (PG), Deakin University
 
2017- | Unit Chair & Lecturer: Ecological Cities and Futures (PG), Deakin University
2017- | Lecturer: Planning History, Theory and Current Issues (PG), Deakin University
2017- | Unit Chair & Lecturer: Building Environmental Studies 1 (UG), Deakin University
2017- | Supervisor: Research Thesis - Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning (PG), Deakin University
2017- | Supervisor: Architecture Design Masterclass (PG), Deakin University


2016- | Lecturer: Ecological Cities and Futures (PG), Deakin University* Unit developed by Dr P. Roös
2016- | Lecturer: Planning History, Theory and Current Issues (PG), Deakin University* Unit developed by Dr P. Roös
2016- | Supervisor: Architecture Design Masterclass (PG), Deakin University

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​I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters that we live and work on across Australia and pay my respect to Elders past, present and future.
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