Using global optimization technique to determine the most efficient use of building/floor space to accommodate a given office design. The commercial property market is one of the largest business markets, both in Australia and globally. Businesses of all kinds use commercial office space, which represents many billions of investment dollars. A better understanding of what constitutes efficient and effective office space would produce enormous commercial benefits for this country. Historically, ....Using global optimization technique to determine the most efficient use of building/floor space to accommodate a given office design. The commercial property market is one of the largest business markets, both in Australia and globally. Businesses of all kinds use commercial office space, which represents many billions of investment dollars. A better understanding of what constitutes efficient and effective office space would produce enormous commercial benefits for this country. Historically, very little (if any) consideration has been given to the efficiency of office space design. The measurement of efficiency has now become an essential component of 'site selection'. To date, the application of optimization methodologies have not been applied to the architectural industry, making the development of tools to address this problem a significant and innovative move.Read moreRead less
Developing Sophisticated e-Business Automation. This project will provide theoretical foundations and a practical platform for developing advanced e-business automation technology. As such, it will significantly enhance Australia's leading role in the cutting edge research on e-business automation. By applying the new methodology and technology, Australian IT industries will be able to develop highly efficient e-market application systems, which will be financially beneficial to most organizatio ....Developing Sophisticated e-Business Automation. This project will provide theoretical foundations and a practical platform for developing advanced e-business automation technology. As such, it will significantly enhance Australia's leading role in the cutting edge research on e-business automation. By applying the new methodology and technology, Australian IT industries will be able to develop highly efficient e-market application systems, which will be financially beneficial to most organizations as Australia business and institutions are moving towards a more electronically oriented future. With a strong research team and collaborative research training environment, this project will further promote Australia's international reputation as a leader in Computing and IT research.Read moreRead less