Dr. William Taylor

Professor

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Biography

Professor William M (Bill) Taylor, originally from Louisiana, obtained his Bachelor of Architecture with Honours from Louisiana State University in 1984. He pursued further education earning a Graduate Diploma in History and Theory from the Architectural Association in London in 1987 and completed his PhD at the University of Western Australia in 1995. His doctoral thesis examined the historical and theoretical foundations of reasoning about the nature of the built environment. Taylor is a registered architect since 1986 and has a rich academic career, holding various leadership roles including Discipline Chair for Architecture and Associate Dean roles at UWA. His research interests are wide-ranging, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of the built environment, philosophical aspects of architecture, and the socio-political contexts of buildings. He is a founding member of the Eco-Matters research group and has authored and edited numerous publications and conference papers. His work addresses the intersection of architecture with sociology, politics, and art, alongside ongoing projects related to the philosophy of architecture, disaster studies, and collaborative research efforts. His contributions also align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of architecture in sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Courses

History Theory Built Environment

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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