Day’s expertise is based on twenty years as a practicing architect, and her formal involvement with the profession and various academic roles. She has a particular interest in the broad timeline of professional architectural practice in Australia. The research explores the influences on the final architectural object including technology, cultural, political, and economic policy decisions. Her particular focus is on projections for the possible futures of the profession. This expertise is augmented by ongoing engagement and positions with architectural bodies including the Australian Institute of Architects, the Architect’s Registration Board of Victoria, and a member of Architeam.
Current projects
2018 Dean’s Award: Emerging Researcher
Awarded to Kirsten Day 2018 Dean’s Award for Emerging Researcher, School of Design, Swinburne University of Technology
Past HDR Supervision
Arevalo, Nataly (Ph.D.) Title: Campus outdoor incivility: A socio-spatial approach to foster civility
Swinburne University of Technology. Supervision team: Prof Mark Taylor (PCS), Dr. Kirsten Day, Dr. Mehrnoush Latifi.
Tran, Loc (Ph.D.) Title: Interrogating ‘Saigon Space’: Spatial Practices in Laneways of Ho Chi Minh City
Swinburne University of Technology. Supervision team: Dr. Quoc Phuong Dinh (PCS), Dr. Kirsten Day.
Current HDR Supervision
Iskandar, Sonya (Ph.D.) Title: Space design for the visually impaired
Swinburne University of Technology. Supervision team: Prof Mark Taylor (PCS), Dr. Nanette Carter, Dr. Kirsten Day. Scheduled completion: November 2022