Research Assistants Needed

Approximately 2 research assistants are required to support a new project exploring the future of Lifesaving Facilties.

Over the past 3 years RMIT Architecture has been working with Life Saving Victoria and the Victorian Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority to develop a series of prototype designs for lifesaving clubs that meet the needs of a changing social and environmental context. The outcome of this project will be exhibhited in the Design Hub in March 2023.

As a follow on to this project, RMIT Architecture have been invited to further develop this research, focusing on the design of modular, light weight and low impact life saving facilities that can be deployed along Victoria’s coastline without causing damage to its fragile marine and coastal environments.

Working closely with John Doyle and Ben Milbourne, and Life Saving Victoria staff, students will work to develop a speculative prototype design that is capable of responding to these challenging conditions. This will involve 3D modelling, design iteration and experimentation, research into precedent projects, research into structure systems and building services, research into modular construction and the preparation of presentation drawings. The outcome of this project will be a report and presentation to Life Saving Victoria in May 2023.

These positions will not be listed on the electives balloting form. If you are interested in joining the team please email john.doyle@rmit.edu.au