Professor Dr. Charity Edwards

Biography

Charity Edwards is a senior lecturer and a registered architect affiliated with the Department of Architecture at Monash University, Australia. With over 15 years of experience in both small-scale domestic renovations and large civic projects, she is actively engaged in international urban design and planning practices across various locations, including Melbourne, regional Victoria, Brisbane, and Darwin. Her research focuses on the complex and often destructive impacts of urbanization and climate change, specifically examining the 'more-than-human' aspects of these phenomena. Edwards is currently developing a research project titled 'Antarctic Geo-Imaginaries', which delves into the increasing urbanization of the Southern Ocean, challenging popular perceptions of Antarctica. In addition to her research, she teaches design studios and theory related to Interior Architecture and Architecture programs at Monash. Edwards has received recognition for her contributions to education, including an Early Career Teaching Award in 2016, and is active in promoting cross-cultural learning initiatives. She has collaborated with various international practitioners for urban interventions and is a notable advocate for the contributions of women in architecture.

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