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Personal profile
Biography
Victor is a Lecturer in Architectural Technology at the Department of Architecture. His research explores the environmental impacts and potential of industrialised building by leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs). Victor is Associate Director of the Future Building Initiative, ESD, LCA and Energy theme co-ordinator at the Building 4.0 CRC, and Adjunct Researcher at the Centre for Sustainable Urban Development (CEDEUS). He holds a PhD in Architectural Science and Technology and an MPhil in Design Computing at MSD - The University of Melbourne. Victor is a registered practitioner in Chile where he worked as a project architect in the social housing industry.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Architectural Science and Technology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne
2016
Design Computing, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), University of Melbourne
2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Architecture, Universidad de Chile (University of Chile)
2007
Licentiate in Architecture, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Pontifical Catholic University of Chile)
2005
External positions
Adjunct Researcher, Centro de Desarrollo Urbano Sustentable (CEDEUS) (Centre for Sustainable Urban Development)
2022 → …
Research area keywords
- Built Environment
- Environmental Design
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Sustainable Construction
- Industrialised Construction
- Decision Support Systems
- Mass Customisation
- Personalisation
- Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Design Computing
- Building Science
- Building
- Construction
- Architecture
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Automatic compliance and energy rating system
Bunster, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Philip, C. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Omrani, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aye, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Drogemuller, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
19/01/21 → 19/07/21
Project: Research
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Project #61: Building Productivity—Product, Process, People
Maxwell, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Couper, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bunster, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khor, L.-A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harper, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cruz Gambardella, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Soltani, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sohal, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Islam, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pavez Souper, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Sinhala Pathiranage, M. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/03/24 → 1/03/27
Project: Research
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Ecological Impacts of Material Supply Chains - Building 4.0 Scholarship Aidan White
White, A., Harper, L., Bunster, V., Maxwell, D. & Crow, J.
28/08/23 → 27/08/26
Project: Research
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Development of Artificial Neural Network and Automated Life Cycle Assessments for Cloud Based Residential Energy Estimations (Building 4.0 CRC Project 50)
Philip, C. J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bunster, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Maxwell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/04/23 → 20/10/25
Project: Research
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Computational Design and Digital Fabrication strategies to prefabricate Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels for customized modular housing systems
Maxwell, D. (Supervisor), Islam, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Bunster, V. (Chief Investigator (CI))
22/02/22 → 22/08/25
Project: Research
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A web-based tool for streamlining environmental decision-making in building design
Crawford, R. H. & Bunster, V., 2020, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. IOP Publishing, Vol. 588. 9 p. 022075. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Life cycle energy assessment of retrofitting alternatives for mass social housing
Bunster, V., Bustamante, W., Schmitt, C. & Aitchison, M., 2020, ANZAScA 2020 - 54th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association: Imaginable Futures: Design Thinking, and the Scientific Method. Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Naismith, N., Purushothaman, M. B., Doan, D., Aigwi, E., Rotimi, F. & Ghodrati, N. (eds.). Auckland, NZ: The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), p. 699-704 6 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association; vol. 2020-November).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Mass Personalisation
Bunster, V., Noguchi, M. & Kvan, T., 2016, ZEMCH: Toward the Delivery of Zero Energy Mass Custom Homes. Noguchi, M. (ed.). Switzerland: Springer, p. 121-149 29 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
A review of building life cycle assessment software tools: Challenges and future directions
Dharmarathna, D., Bunster, V. & Graham, P., 2024, World Sustainable Built Environment 2024 . Foliente, G., Lützkendorf, T., Gibberd, J., Keena, N. & Walllbaum, H. (eds.). IOP Publishing, 13 p. 012063. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science; vol. 1363).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile -
Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of different walling materials with an environmental approach (comparison between earth-based vs. conventional construction techniques in Iran)
Dormohamadi, M., Rahimnia, R. & Bunster, V., 2024, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 29, p. 355–379 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2022 Graedel Prize (best paper award) - Journal of Industrial Ecology
Bunster, Victor (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ABP Research RHD International Conference Travel Grant
Bunster, V. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Life cycle assessment in the built environment: Towards the sustainable use of energy and water
Crawford, R. H. (Contributor), Stephan, A. (Contributor) & Bunster, V. (Contributor)
2018Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
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Life cycle assessment in the built environment: Exploring retrofitting alternatives for mass housing across Chile
Crawford, R. H. (Contributor), Stephan, A. (Contributor) & Bunster, V. (Contributor)
5 Nov 2018 → 8 Nov 2018Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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University of Melbourne
Bunster, V. (Visiting researcher)
Mar 2018 → Mar 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Circular Economy: Submission to Productivity Commission Inquiry
Duncan Maxwell (Contributor) & Victor Bunster (Contributor)
Nov 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
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Universidad del Bío-Bío (University of Bío-Bío)
Victor Bunster (Visiting researcher)
18 Nov 2024 → 23 Nov 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Press/Media
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Mass customisation can increase access to quality and affordable housing
9/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Making progress in measuring the environmental performance of social housing
16/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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EL MECURIO: 'The Public Impact of the Academy'
Waldo Bustamante, Victor Bunster, Juan Eduardo Ojeda Valenzuela, Sergio Vera, Annelore Dietz & Macarena Burdiles
11/10/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature