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Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard

Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard

Senior Lecturer

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Western Australia 2020

Fellow Australian Institute Landscape Architects (AILA) 2020

Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) Ìý#1657

Bachelor Landscape Architecture (Hons) University of Western Australia 2006

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Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
School of Built Environment

Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard is a Registered Landscape Architect and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. Her areas of research interestÌýinclude landscape performance andÌýperi-urban and urban-rural linkages. In addition,ÌýIndigenous Knowledge Systems through direct collaborations with Indigenous Australians.Ìý She has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours and PhD from the University of Western Australia. Her PhD project titled;Ìý'Learning from the Edge: An In Inquiry into the Peri-urban Territory of Perth' explored the opportunities for landscape architecture to communicate the value of the peri-urban territory for the city of Perth.

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Over the past eightÌýyears, sheÌýhas held leadership positions within AILA including State President of the WA Chapter and has served two terms as a Director ofÌýthe National Board. In 2019, Sara was invited to host the second series of Australia By Design - Landscapes,Ìýscreening on Channel 10 Australia.
E-mail
s.padgettkjaersgaard@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2023
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Taufen A; Evans C; Yang Y, 2023, 'Urban-Rural Linkages and their Port City Waterfronts: Asia Pacific Region', in Leal Filho W; Foo Ng T; Iyer-Raniga U; Ng A; Sharifi A (ed.), SDGs in the Asia and Pacific Region . Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives, Springer Link, online,
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Yang Y, 2022, 'Evaluating the United Nations Habitat guiding principles for urban-rural linkages: a case study of Chengdu', in Taufen A; Yang Y (ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim, Routledge, pp. 830 - 846,
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2022, 'Enabling Dynamic Landscapes through Stop Motion Animation', in Golam Jamil M; Morley DA (ed.), Agile Learning Environments amid Disruption Evaluating Academic Innovations in Higher Education during COVID-19, Palgrave Macmillan, Switzerland, pp. 513 - 528,
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2022, 'Reclaiming Australian Peri-Urban Territories for Landscape Architecture. A Rationale for Change?', in Bishop K; Corkery L (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Urban Landscape Research, Routledge, pp. 145 - 162,
  • Journal articles | 2022
    Beza BB; Zeunert J; Kilbane S; Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2022, 'Examining PhD modes in the Australian landscape architecture academy', Landscape Research, 47, pp. 679 - 694,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2021, 'In Conversation with Paul Paton and Anne-Marie Pisani', LA+ Interdisciplinary Journal of Landscape Architecture, 13, pp. 38 - 43,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2021, 'Thinking beyond urban: Reconceiving Australia’s peri-urban territories', Landscape Architecture Australia, February 2021,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Weller R; Drozdz Z; Kjaersgaard SP; Padgett Kjaersgaard S, 2019, 'Hotspot cities: Identifying peri-urban conflict zones', Journal of Landscape Architecture, 14, pp. 8 - 19,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Kilbane S; Neldner J; Padgett Kjaersgaard SR; Siero G, 2013, 'Iconic New York Parks: Connecting to the Narrative of Place', Landscape Architecture Australia
  • Other | 2020
    Evans C; Corkery L; Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Zheng L, 2020, Sydney Park Water Re-Use Project, Landscape Architecture Foundation, ,
    Reports | 2020
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Corkery L, 2020, South Eveleigh Community Rooftop Garden, Landscape Architecture Foundation, Pubished online, ,
    Reports | 2019
    Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Evans C; Harris M, 2019, Guide to Low Carbon Landscapes, http://builtbetter.org/node/7832,
    Other | 2018
    Weller RJ; Huang C; Padgett Kjaersgaard SR; Drozdz Z; Dong N, 2018, Hotspot Cities: Identifying Peri-Urban Conflict Zones in the World's Biodiversity Hotspots, Penn Institute for Urban Research, University of Pennsylvania, ,
    Creative Works (non-textual) | 2017
    Lochhead H; Harris M; Evans C; Tyrell M; Padgett Kjaersgaard SR, 2017, 2017 International Festival of Landscape Architecture, 2017 International Festival of Landscape Architecture, Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay, 13 October 2017 - 14 October 2017, medium: Conference, at: http://www.aila.org.au/the3rdcity
    Other | 2017
    Padgett Kjaersgaard SR, 2017, Research Conversations: Design With Nature:, The McHarg Center, ,
    Reports | 2015
    Beck A; Bruce A; Collins G; Bennett D; Frisby M; Hall P; Jones R; Kilbane S; Padgett Kjaersgaard S; Mckenzie S; Smith P; Snow M, 2015, 15 Year Infrastructure Plan for Australia, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Infrastructure Australia, ,
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Padgett Kjaersgaard SR; Kilbane S; Neldner J; Siero G; Weller R, 2013, 'ASKING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: THE IMPORTANCE AND POTENTIAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESEARCH IN EXPLORING ANSWERS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS', in ASKING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: THE IMPORTANCE AND POTENTIAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESEARCH IN EXPLORING ANSWERS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS, CELA (Council for Educators in Landscape Architecture), Austin, Texas, presented at CELA (Council for Educators in Landscape Architecture), Austin, Texas, 27 March 2013 - 29 March 2013,
    Designs / Architecture | 2006
    Padgett Kjaersgaard SR; Andersen JA; Broun C; May S, 2006, Competition Entry, publication category: Designs / Architecture, ,

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2020 | Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Landscape Performance 'Case Study Investigation', $15,000 with Catherine B Evans and Linda Corkery

2019Ìý |Ìý Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) for Low Carbon Living,ÌýLow Carbon Landscape Guide, $10,000 with Catherine B Evans and Mike Harris

2019 | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) 'Digital Uplift Grant' with Linda Corkery, $20,000

2018Ìý |Ìý UNSW BE Learning and Teaching Grant, Yarning as a Way of Knowing Place, $3,000Ìý

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Australian Institute Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW ChapterÌýLandscape Architecture Excellent AwardÌýin Research, Policy and Communication forÌýLandscape Architecture Foundation Case Study Investigation Series: Ìýand the Ìý

Australian Institute Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Chapter Landscape Architecture AwardÌýin Research, Policy and Communication for (2020)

Membership

  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), Connection to Country Committee member, 2016-current)
  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), NSW Award Jury panel (2019)
  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), Director of the Board, 2015-2018Ìý
  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), Company Secretary 2015-2018Ìý
  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), National Awards Jury Chair 2018
  • Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), WA State President 2013-2015
  • Registered Landscape Architect, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), #1657Ìý
  • Member of Creative Directorate for 2017 AILA International Festival of Landscape ArchitectureÌý
  • Member, AILA National Honours Committee (2016-2018)
  • Member, AILA Constitution Review Working Group (2014-2016)
  • Member, AILA Festival Coordinating Committee (2015-2016)Ìý
  • Member, AILA National Education Committee (2015-2016)

Practice

  • Swan Coastal District, Department of Parks and Wildlife Perth, Australia (2008-2011),ÌýLandscape Architect
  • Jeppe Aagaard Andersen, Helsingor, Denmark (2006-2008),ÌýLandscape Architect