Staff Profiles

Introductory Profile:

As an urban designer, much of Michael Garbutt’s recent research has been associated with the design and development of urban corridors, exploring the historical trajectory of linear cities and the future prospects of the form. A second area of his research draws together insights from psychology, psychotherapy, landscape design, and architecture in order to examine the concept of “ the restorative space”. This research currently centres on - and has practical applications in - the development of dementia sensitive design for residential aged care facilities.