Joe Hurley - PhD Candidate, Re-imagining the Suburb

Contact Details:

Ph: 613 9925 9890

E: joe.hurley@rmit.edu.au

Joe Hurley graduated in 1999 from MelbourneUniversity with an honours degree in Civil Engineering. Along with core civil engineering course work, Joe undertook studies in sustainable development, industrial relations, philosophy and social politics and worked across the environmental and sustainability fields in the public and community sectors. In July 2005 he commenced doctoral studies at RMIT Centre for Design.

Joe’s major research focus is on sustainability performance assessment tools for use in Urban Development. This has involved the critical review of existing and evolving approaches, including policy analysis. The research is part of RMITUniversity’s multi-disciplinary ‘Re-imagining the Australian Suburb’ program. Other recent projects include a policy review of ecologically sustainable design in activity centres for the Victorian government, and research into policies for sustainable urban water use.

Joe recently presented at the 2006 conference of the Environmental Institute of Australian and New Zealand, as well as a book chapter titled ‘Sustainable Water Systems and Household Practices’.

Education:

BEng (Civil) (Hons) Melbourne University (1995-1999)

Relevant Experience:

Project Manager – CERES Community Environment Park (2002-2005)

Environmental Officer – EPA Victoria (2000)

Sessional Tutor – Melbourne University, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (1999)

Publications:

Hurley, J. & Bottomley, E. Urban Water Conservation Demonstration and Research Facility - Education through demonstration and community involvement, Paper presented at the Australian Water Association Water Education Conference, January 2004

Presentations:

“Demonstrating Urban Water Sustainability” A presentation to the ‘Inquiry into Sustainable Communities’ conducted by the Victorian Government’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee, September 2004

“CERES – Demonstrating urban water sustainability” Presentation at the Australian Water Association Water Efficiency Conference October 2004.

Achievements:

Winner of 2004 Savewater Award for the CERES Urban Water Conservation Demonstration and Research Facility project.