Chisomo Phiri

Chisomo Phiri is a doctoral student of Architecture, focusing on sustainable water use, commonly referred to as water-sensitive design (WSD). Additionally, he is a registered architect and lecturer, specializing in systems and services in design and technology.

With a keen interest in social issues, Chisomo enjoys investigating the identity of African architecture in a post-industrial age. This has led his research to explore water, food, and sustainable practices. He firmly believes that a sustainable African future is a positive one, emphasizing the importance of considering and developing modern attitudes towards water and the environment for health, wealth, and wellbeing.

His research endeavour’s to address the question of water-sensitive design (WSD) and its role in fostering an inclusive architectural approach. Drawing from his past experiences, which have provided him with a broader perspective, he has engaged communities in participatory action research and conducted interviews with experts in the field. The aim is to uncover lessons that broaden the perspective of water-sensitive design, prompting a reconsideration of processes to integrate water resilience into built form traditions.