The Perth Urban Research Lab (PURL), based within Curtin’s School of Design and the Built Environment (DBE), recently hosted its Global Engagement Series, exploring the theme of Eco Urban Futures. Held at the Perth Town Hall and supported by the City of Perth, the event brought together more than 100 attendees to hear from local and global speakers, who shared their insights and visions for Perth’s future development.

Led by Professor Francesco Mancini from DBE, PURL brings together researchers, educators and students in collaboration with industry and government. Using the wider Perth metropolitan area as a living laboratory, the lab takes a multidisciplinary approach to shaping a sustainable and resilient future for the city.

Special thanks to Professor Mancini, Professor Sue Anne Ware, Head of School DBE, and everyone involved in making the event a success.

Professor Francesco Mancini (far left) with guest speakers (L-R) Craig Smith, City of Perth Architect; Damien Pericles, REALMstudios Founding Director; Professor Ingeborg Rocker, Chair of Industry Innovation and Digital Transformation Research at Georgia Tech University; and Paul Jones, Office for Metropolitan Architecture’s Australian Director.