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Dr Kate Dunn

Dr Kate Dunn

Senior Lecturer
  • A PhD in Architecture from the University of Sydney
  • BA Visual Arts, Honours Southern Cross University
  • BA Visual Arts from Sydney College of the Arts Majoring in ceramics
Arts, Design & Architecture
School of Built Environment

Dr. Kate Dunn B.A. Visual Arts (USyd), Hons (SCU), PhD Architecture (USyd), Research Fellow 91É«ÇéƬ Art, Design, Architecture

Kate’s research investigates experimental 3D Printing, Digital Fabrication and Robotics with a focus on the development of new and sustainable materials for digital fabrication. Kate’s research builds on traditional material processes and integrates them into emerging digital technologies for a range of industries including the Built Environment, Medicine, and Multi-Modal Data Visualisation. Kate convenes and teaches Design courses at 91É«ÇéƬ Built EnvironmentÌýand has over 15 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience in Australia’s leading Universities.Ìý

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E-mail
k.dunn@unsw.edu.au
Location
Level 4, Room 4014 Anita B. Lawrence Centre.
  • Book Chapters | 2022
    Dunn K; Haeusler MH; Yu KD; Zavoleas Y; Undery G; Firth CS, 2022, 'Building Bio-Shelters Using Industry 4.0 Data-Driven Hybrid Fabrication Technologies', in Impact of Artificial Reefs on the Environment and Communities, IGI Global, pp. 196 - 221,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dubor A; Camprodom G; Bello Diaz G; Reinhardt D; Saunders R; Dunn K; Niemela M; Horlyck S; Alarcon-Licona S; Wozniak-O'Connor D; Watt R, 2016, 'Sensors and Workflow Evolutions: Developing a Framework for Instant Robotic Toolpath Revision', in Reinhardt D; Saunders R; Burry J (ed.), Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2016, Springer, pp. 410 - 425,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dunn K; O’Connor DW; Niemelä M; Ulacco G, 2016, 'Free Form Clay Deposition in Custom Generated Molds', in Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2016, Springer Nature, pp. 316 - 325,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dunn K; O’Connor DW; Niemelä M; Ulacco G, 2016, 'Free Form Clay Deposition in Custom Generated Molds: Producing Sustainable Fabrication Processes', in Robotic Fabrication in Architecture Art and Design 2016, pp. 317 - 325,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dunn KM; Gough P, 2016, 'Collaborative Mapping', in Perren C; Breen Lovett S (ed.), Expanded Architecture. Temporal Spatial Practices, AADR Spurbuch and Bauhaus Dessau, Germany, pp. 118 - 119
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dunn KM; Niemela M; Wozniack O'Connor D; Ulacco G, 2016, 'Free Form Clay Deposition in Custom Generated Moulds', in Reinhardt D; Saunders R; Burry J (ed.), Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2016, Springer, pp. 317 - 326,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Sensors and Workflow Evolutions: Developing a Framework for Instant Robotic Toolpath Revision', in Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2016, Springer, pp. 411 - 426
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Gough P; Dunn K; De Bérigny C, 2016, 'Climate change education through art and science collaborations', in Natural Resources Management Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications, pp. 876 - 895,
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Dunn KM; Gough PJ; De Berigny C, 2015, 'Climate Change Education through Art and Science Collaborations', in Wilson L; Stevenson C (ed.), Promoting Climate Change Awareness through Environmental Education, IGI Global, pp. 16 - 36,
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Gough P; Dunn K; De Bérigny C, 2015, 'Climate change education through art and science collaborations', in Promoting Climate Change Awareness Through Environmental Education, pp. 16 - 36,
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Schaefer N; Sedano F; Bishop MJ; Dunn K; Haeusler MH; Yu KD; Zavoleas Y; Dafforn KA, 2023, 'Facilitation of non-indigenous ascidian by marine eco-engineering interventions at an urban site', Biofouling, 39, pp. 80 - 93,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Firth C; Dunn K; Haeusler MH; Sun Y, 2022, 'Anthropomorphic soft robotic end-effector for use with collaborative robots in the construction industry', Automation in Construction, 138, pp. 104218,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dunn K, 2020, 'Design Critical in the Future of Health', My Job in 2030: Mapping the World of Work,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Reinhardt D; Haeusler MH; London K; Loke L; Feng Y; De Oliveira Barata E; Firth C; Dunn K; Khean N; Fabbri A; Wozniak-O’Connor D; Masuda R, 2020, 'CoBuilt 4.0: Investigating the potential of collaborative robotics for subject matter experts', International Journal of Architectural Computing, 18, pp. 353 - 370,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Zavoleas Y; Haeusler M; Dunn K; Bishop M; Dafforn K; Schaefer N; Sedano F; Yu DK, 2020, 'Designing Bio-Shelters: Improving Water Quality and Biodiversity in the Bays Precinct through Dynamic Data-Driven Approaches', Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture, 5-2020, pp. 521 - 532,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, '3D printing ceramics and the advantages of collaboration', The Journal of Australian Ceramics, 55, pp. 24 - 29,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Terra Nova', Journal of Australian Ceramics, 55, pp. 10 - 11
    Journal articles | 2015
    Dunn KM; Dunn KM; Gough PJ; Bernadz T; Ho X, 2015, 'Art and Chart Junk: a guide for NEUVIS', International Journal of Software and Informatics, 9, pp. 61 - 72,
  • Designs / Architecture | 2025
    Dunn K; Deeb R; Gomaa M; Mahil A, 2025, 3D printing hollow wall earth structures, Publication: Earth Building Association of Australia, University of Western Sydney Richmond campus, Editor: EBAA C, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2025
    Dunn K; Verges A; Nielson A; Ferretto G, 2025, Sea Pods, Sydney Desalination Plant Kurnell., publication category: Designs / Architecture
    Designs / Architecture | 2025
    Dunn K, 2025, Earth 3D Printing for Sustainable Construction, Publication: Earth Building Association of Australia, University of Western Sydney, Editor: EBBA C, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Presentations | 2025
    Dunn K, 2025, 'Terrestrial Assemblages: Earth As Home', presented at All that is Alive Research Symposium, UTS Gallery, 16 September 2025 - 18 September 2025,
    Designs / Architecture | 2024
    Dunn K; Firth C, 2024, TerraFab in SHErobots: Ecologies of Care, Publication: TU Delft, TU Delft Library, Editor: Tillman D; Reinhardt D; Loke L, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2023
    Dunn K, 2023, Design Isolate: The pandemic through a creative lens, Publication: Australian Design Centre, Australia, Editor: Cahill L, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2022
    Dunn K; Firth C, 2022, TerraFab, Publication: University of Sydney, Tin Sheds Gallery, Editor: Turnbull Tillman D; Reinhardt D; Loke L, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2022
    Dunn K; Undery G; Verges A; Harasti D, 2022, Sea Horse Hotel Project Redesign, Publication: Sea Life Sydney Aquariun, Botany Bay, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Presentations | 2022
    Dunn K, 2022, 'Ceramics in the Age of the Anthropocene: Looking to the past to solve the problems of the future using sustainable materials with new technologies including 3D printing and Robotics', presented at The Australian Ceramics Triennale, Alice Springs Australia, 19 July 2022 - 23 November 2022,
    Designs / Architecture | 2022
    Gardner N; Haeusler M; Dunn K; Huang T; Barton J; Yu D; Firth C; Iwamoto M; Inoue T; Momoeda Y, 2022, Revisiting Shoei Yoh, Editor: Gardner N, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Gardner N; Haeusler M; Yu D; Barton J; Dunn K; Huang T, 2022, 'Revisiting Shoei Yoh: Developing a workflow for a browser-based 3Dmodel environment to create an immersive digital archive', in Proceedings of the 27th CAADRIA Conference, Sydney, Australia, Sydney, presented at CAADRIA, Sydney, 09 April 2022,
    Designs / Architecture | 2020
    Dunn K, 2020, Design Isolate Journal 2020, Editor: Cahill L, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Firth C; Dunn K; Haeusler MH, 2020, 'Design Process for a Soft Flexible Palm Improving grasp strength in an anthropomorphic end effector for collaborative robots in construction', in Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, pp. 423 - 432,
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Firth C; Dunn K; King M; Haeusler MH, 2020, 'Development of an Anthropomorphic End-effector for Collaborative use on Construction Sites', in RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020, Bangkok, pp. 363 - 372, presented at CAADRIA 2020, Bangkok, 05 August 2020
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Dunn K; Cochran B; Haeusler M; Cheng T, 2019, 'Design in Paediatric Healthcare: Rethinking 3D models of paediatric orthopaedic data using Design approaches.', in Fairly A (ed.), Real / Material / Etheral, Monash University, Monash University Melbourne, presented at 2nd Annual Design Research Conference, Monash University Melbourne, 03 October 2019 - 04 October 2019,
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Dunn K; Craswell P, 2019, 'The Future of Work', presented at The Future of Work, Australian Design Centre, 23 July 2019 - 23 July 2019,
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Dunn K; Haeusler H; Zavoleas Y; Bishop M; Dafforn K; Sedano F; Yu D; Schaefer N, 2019, 'Recycled Sustainable 3D Printing Materials for Marine Environments', in eCAADe proceedings, Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe), pp. 583 - 592, presented at Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) & 23rd Conference of the Iberoamerican Society Digital Graphics [Volume 2], 11 September 2019 - 13 September 2019,
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Dunn K; Haeusler M; Zavoleas Y; Bishop M; Dafforn K; Sedano F; Yu D; Schaefer N, 2019, 'Recycled Sustainable 3D Printing Materials for Marine Environments', in Souza X; Castro H (ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADE/Sigradi & University of Porto, University of Porto, Portugal, pp. 583 - 592, presented at eCAADe 37/Sigradi 23: Architecture in the Age of the 4th Industrial Revolution, University of Porto, Portugal, 11 September 2019 - 13 September 2019,
    Designs / Architecture | 2019
    Dunn K; Rossler L, 2019, Pearler, Editor: Friends and Associates , publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Presentations | 2019
    Dunn K, 2019, '3D Printed Surgical Simulation and Haptics', presented at 3DMED19 – 5TH ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN 3D IN MEDICINE CONFERENCE, Melbourne Victoria Australia, 14 November 2019 - 16 November 2019,
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Firth C; Dunn K; Haeusler M, 2019, 'Review of motion capture techniques and role in developing complex robotic systems.', in Real / Material / Etheral, Monash University Melbourne, presented at The 2nd Annual Design Research Conference, Monash University Melbourne, 03 October 2019 - 04 October 2019,
    Creative Written Works | 2018
    Dunn K, 2018, 3D Printing the Future, Australian Design Centre Object Platform
    Designs / Architecture | 2018
    Dunn K, 2018, ENDLESS SUMMER, Editor: Muller LI; Williams H, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Williams C; Kamper S; Michaleff Z; Campbell P; Wiggers J; Hodder R; Dunn K, 2018, 'ADVERSE HEALTH RISKS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH BACK PAIN', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, SPRINGER, pp. S105 - S105
    Designs / Architecture | 2017
    Dunn K, 2017, Sydney Heatwaves, Editor: Muller L; Williams H, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Theses / Dissertations | 2017
    Dunn K, 2017, Prototyping Models of Climate Change: New Approaches to Modelling Climate Change Data. 3D printed models of Climate Change research created in collaboration with Climate Scientists, University of Sydney
    Designs / Architecture | 2017
    Dunn KM, 2017, Endless Summer, Publication: The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, New York, Editor: Muller L; Williams H, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2017
    Dunn KM, 2017, Sydney Heatwaves, Publication: The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, New York, Editor: Muller L; Williams H, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Conference Presentations | 2017
    Dunn KM, 2017, '3D Printing- The Future is now', presented at The Shock of the New, Modern Materials, Media and Methods., Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Victoria, 08 February 2017 - 10 February 2017,
    Designs / Architecture | 2016
    Dunn K, 2016, Robots in Architecture 2016 Developing the future of architectural practice, Editor: Reinhardt D, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2016
    Dunn KM; Dubor, A; Reinhardt D, 2016, Sensors and Workflow Evolutions: Developing a Framework for Instant Robotic Toolpath Revision, Robots In Art Architecture and Design 2016, Sydney Austalia, 18 March 2016 - 19 March 2016, medium: software, 3D printed ceramics, at: http://www.robarch2016.org/schedule/
    Creative Written Works | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 3D printing Ceramics and the advantages of Collaboration, Journal of Australian Ceramics, Grima V, (ed.),
    Designs / Architecture | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, Colours of the Desert., publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, Systemic Accretion, Editor: Fell F, publication category: Designs / Architecture
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Art and Science: investigating Climate Change/ Panel Discussion at the Macleay Museum', presented at Art and Science: investigating Climate Change, Macleay Museum, 20 April 2016 - 20 November 2016,
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Communicating Climate Change; We all know that climate change is real so why is it so hard to talk about?', presented at Climate Change Discussion Panel Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, 91É«ÇéƬ Michael Crouch innovation Centre, 16 September 2016 - 16 September 2016, /events/communicating-climate-change
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Interactive 3D printing', presented at ROBARCH2 016, Sydney Australia, 14 March 2016 - 19 March 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, 'Robotic 3D Printing with Sustainable Materials', presented at ROBARCH2016, Sydney Australia, 14 March 2016 - 19 March 2016
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, Boundary Riders: the place of Artists and Designers in Cross Disciplinary Innovation, Building Steam, University of Florida, 12 February 2016 - 14 February 2016, medium: 3D printed Porcelain, at: http://arts.ufl.edu/in-the-loop/events/building-steam-3d-printing-at-uf-symposium/
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, Climate Change Graveyard, Rapid Prototyping- Models of Climate Change, The Macleay Museum, 31 January 2016 - 16 June 2016, medium: 3D printed Porcelain, at: http://sydney.edu.au/museums/exhibitions-events/rapid-prototyping.shtml
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2016
    Dunn KM, 2016, Rapid Prototyping- Models of Climate Change, Rapid Prototyping- Models of Climate Change, Macleay Museum University of Sydney, 03 March 2016 - 17 June 2016, medium: 3D printed sustainable materials, at: http://sydney.edu.au/museums/exhibitions-events/rapid-prototyping.shtml
    Other | 2016
    Dunn KM (ed.), 2016, Journal of Australian Ceramics, Australia,
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2015
    Dunn KM, 2015, Sustainable Materials for 3D Printing, medium: 3Dprinted waste materials
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Dunn KM; Dunn KM; Gough PJ; Bernadz T; Ho X, 2014, 'Art and Chart Junk; A guide for NEUVIS', in Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, ACM, CSIRO Sydney Australia, pp. 171 - 177, presented at The 7th International Symposium on Visual Information, Communication and Interaction (VINCI 2014), CSIRO Sydney Australia, 06 August 2014 - 08 August 2014,
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2014
    Dunn KM; Dunn KM, 2014, Collaborative Mapping, Expanded Architecture, 07 November 2014 - 07 November 2014, medium: hand drawn digitally animated projected illustrations, at: http://expandedarchitecture.com/exhibition/
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Gough P; Ho X; Dunn K; Bednarz TP, 2014, 'Art and Chartjunk: a Guide for NEUVis', in Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, ACM, Sydney, Australia, pp. 171 - 177, presented at 7th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, Sydney, Australia, 05 August 2014 - 08 August 2014,
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2013
    Dunn KM, 2013, Regenerate, Artisans Sculpture Walk, The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, 12 October 2013 - 27 October 2013, medium: CNC routed marine ply and stainless steel fittings
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2012
    Dunn KM, 2012, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Garden of Earthly Delights, Metalab Gallery Sydney Australia, 06 September 2012 - 29 September 2012
    Designs / Architecture |
    Dunn KM, Regenerate, Editor: Carboni S; Carroll-Fairhalll H; Edwards G, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Designs / Architecture |
    Dunn KM, Regeneration, Editor: Hali C; Jones T; Krell A; Robertson-Swann R, publication category: Designs / Architecture,
    Creative Written Works |
    Dunn KM, Teaching with Models,
  • Media | 2020
    Cochran B; Dunn K, 2020, Australia's 3D printing experts are banding together to make masks for at-risk health workers

1) Grant Name:Ìý

Funding agency: DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE - AUSTRALIA-JAPAN FOUNDATION GRANTS PROGRAM

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2) Grant Name:Ìý

ÌýFunding agency:ÌýÌýURBANGROWTH NSW - STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

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3) Grant Name: Designing Bio-Shelters - phase 2

Funding agency:ÌýINFRASTRUCTURE NSW - STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

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Funding agency:ÌýLANDCOM - STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

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5) Grant Name:Ìý

Funding agency:ÌýUNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES - RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEME (RIS)

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Funding agency:ÌýUNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES - RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEME (RIS)

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Built Environment Electives Coordinator

My Research Supervision

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate: Vaughan Wozniak-Oconnor

Jointly Supervised:Ìýwith Dr Astrid Lorange

Program:Ìý1292 – PhD Art, Design and Media

Topic: Media Arts

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate: Emily Parsons-Lord,Ìý

Jointly Supervised: with Dr Lindsay Kelley,Ìý

Program: 1292 – PhD Art, Design and Media

Topic:ÌýA creative research project that explores the conditions, encounters, and environments in which air derives significant cultural meanings.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate: Chunnan Zheng

Jointly Supervised: with Professor Tomasz Bednarz

Program:Ìý1292 – PhD Art, Design and Media

Topic: Multi-modal visualisation and Computational Design for Physical and Virtual Worlds

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Master of the Built Environment (NNF) Candidate: Charlotte Firth, Program 2240 – Built Environment

Jointly Supervised:Ìýwith Associate Professor M. Hank Haeusler

Topic:ÌýRobotic Fabrication and Soft Robotic End Effectors for the construction industry. Exploring the ways soft robots can be used to design universal end effectors.

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Master of Fine Arts (MQF) Candidate: Gabrielle Chaloner,

Jointly supervised: with Professor Marie Sierra:Ìý

Program: 2245 – Fine Arts

Topic:ÌýA practice-based investigation of haptic interaction with kinetic objects.

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Master of Fine Arts (MQF) Candidate: Shiling Wu

Jointly supervised: with Associate Professor Caleb Kelly

Program: 2245 – Fine Arts

Topic:ÌýSound and technology in ceramics

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Postgraduate Supervision Completions:

Master of Fine Arts (MQF) Candidate: Elizabeth Morrell, Completed 2019

Master of Fine Arts (MQF)Candidate:: Alexandra Standen, Completed 2018

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My Teaching

I convene and teachÌýDesign, Communications and Advanced FabricationÌýcourses in the Faculty of Built Environment

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