The Soheil Abedian School of Architecture, which will open in January 2011, will focus its curriculum on ecologically and socially sustainable built environment design.

Head of the Mirvac School of Sustainable Development Professor George Earl, who will oversee the establishment of the school, said that the demand for sustainable design was increasing exponentially.

“Climate change has required (that) we evolve the way we design buildings,” Professor Earl said.

“Two years ago, the school undertook a survey of green-rated building in Australia with twelve projects identified. The survey is currently being repeated but with 140 projects now participating.”

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Students will gain a first-hand insight into the benefits of sustainable design, as classes will be held in Bond University’s 6 Green Star design rated Mirvac School of Sustainable Development building – Australia’s first higher education building to achieve such a rating.

Over the next year, the school’s benefactor Soheil Abedian will chair a panel of industry experts to establish the program’s curriculum.

The school will offer 50 commencing places in 2011.

Prospective students should call 1800 074 074, or visit the Architecture Faculty’s website, for more information.