Biography

Matthew is an architect and researcher with over 30 years industry experience. His current role is Senior Executive Integrated Living at Peddle Thorp in Brisbane. He has completed a PhD at QUT exploring the potential nature of housing in the future for Australia’s ageing population. Prior to his PhD studies he was a Partner at ThomsonAdsett where he headed the Seniors Living Group for the practice nationally. He has extensive experience in a range of architectural developments and phases in a number of Australian states and the UK. He has particular interest the nexus of appropriate housing and support services in order to live independently in the community and society. He is interested in strategic planning for Australia’s ageing population as well as developing new housing typologies in response to the present accommodation pressures for many at hand.