Philip Oldfield
AustraliaacademicMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Philip Oldfield is a professor and head of the School of Built Environment at the University of New South Wales. His expertise lies in architecture and building design, particularly in the context of sustainability and innovation. Oldfield has commented on the historical significance of the AMP building as Sydney’s first real skyscraper, noting its modern features and the legislative changes that allowed for taller buildings in the city.
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Philip Oldfield commented on the failings of highly transparent buildings and their impact on privacy.
Former 2GB host praises Sydney’s unique Lacebark apartment building for its design and privacyAustralia· 2026-07-22
Professor Philip Oldfield is head of the school of the built environment at the University of NSW.
Experts call for financial incentives to help alleviate housing shortagesAustralia· 2025-10-18
Philip Oldfield is an industry expert discussing the need for incentives to increase office-to-residential conversions.
The dream of turning empty office blocks into apartments appears over. What went wrong? | Housing
United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Philip Oldfield, head of the University of NSW School of Built Environment, discussed the economics and engineering behind pencil towers.
$35m 'pencil tower' approved despite resident concernsAustralia· 2025-09-17
Professor Philip Oldfield highlighted the modern features of the AMP building as Sydney's first real skyscraper.
AMP building reopens as a glittering star on Circular QuayAustralia· 2025-06-06
