Darren is currently a Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the University of South Australia in the Academic Unit UniSA: Creative. He undertakes research and coordinates and delivers a variety of core courses in Interior Architecture and Architecture.
Darren’s research is focused on the utilisation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in existing structures, and the value it can add to capturing heritage using detailed processes such as VERNADOC. His teaching focus is the intermix of practice based learning, and bringing real world experience and skills into his classes, preparing the students for working in the 21st Century.
Darren was previously employed at the Architecture and Design Firm, Hames Sharley. He was engaged as part of the Project Team on the Adelaide Oval Redevelopment, he has also worked on Building the Education Revolution School Projects and numerous tenancy projects. Darren was previously a Lecturer in CAD in the School of Art, Architecture and Design, teaching there for 16 years. Darren has taught computer based exploration and presentation across the disciplines of Architecture and Interior Architecture. After completing his Degree in Interior Design, Darren focused primarily on the digital information and presentation and its utilisation in the design practice.