Since commencing operations in 2015, Cedar Pacific has built a strong reputation as a leading investment manager within the Living Sector.
Cedar Pacific has a proven track record in the development and management of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Australia and New Zealand and as of 2024 has developed more than AUD$2.5 billion worth of assets.
Cedar Pacific has expanded its portfolio with a new ESG-focused Build-to-Rent (BTR) program, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable, responsible development. Cedar Pacific’s focus on high-quality construction and sustainable practices is at the core of our approach, enabling us to successfully diversify within the broader Living Sector. We remain dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed, resilient communities that add long-term value to our residents, partners, and investors.
Research themes
Building Materials & Systems
Theme coordinator

Dr Rackel San Nicolas
Projects
#58 The Retrofit Housing Atlas
#76 Thermally active floor panels for cost effective space cooling
#104 Development of a solution for high-rise mass timber residences through a Post & Plate system – Phase 2 Numerical and experimental investigation
#105 Blockchain-powered peer-to-peer energy trading: Advancing sustainability and affordability in smart residential communities
#84 Feasibility study of recycling excavated clay materials in full-scale concrete applications
Sustainable Materials & Products
Theme coordinator

Dr Philip Christopher
Projects
#58 The Retrofit Housing Atlas
#70 Building Circularity 4.0: First Steps to Adoption
#76 Thermally active floor panels for cost effective space cooling
#104 Development of a solution for high-rise mass timber residences through a Post & Plate system – Phase 2 Numerical and experimental investigation
#84 Feasibility study of recycling excavated clay materials in full-scale concrete applications
Prefabrication & Advanced Manufacturing
Projects
#58 The Retrofit Housing Atlas
#104 Development of a solution for high-rise mass timber residences through a Post & Plate system – Phase 2 Numerical and experimental investigation
#84 Feasibility study of recycling excavated clay materials in full-scale concrete applications
#95 The Homes NSW MMC Program
#93 US Research Tour 2024: San Francisco and Greater Bay area
Construction Management
Theme coordinator

Dr Mehrdad Arashpour
Projects
#104 Development of a solution for high-rise mass timber residences through a Post & Plate system – Phase 2 Numerical and experimental investigation
#68 Development of a solution for high-rise mass timber residences through a Post & Plate system – Phase 1 feasibility study
#21 Regulatory Reform for Industrialised Building
#61 Building Productivity – Product, Process, People
Light House Project #13: Mixed Reality Carpentry Demonstration