Background
Hegvold, Laurie William was born on June 3, 1941 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Son of Oscar Martin and Errol Nickter (Funch) Hegvold.
Hegvold, Laurie William was born on June 3, 1941 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Son of Oscar Martin and Errol Nickter (Funch) Hegvold.
Bachelor of Architecture, University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 1971.
Research officer National Research Council, Canada, 1970-1971. Assistant dir.f. Bureau of Management Consultant, Ottawa, Canada, 1971-1973. Associate professor Carleton University, 1973-1976.
Professor, head department architecture Curtin University, Perth, Australia, 1976—1998, dean Faculty of Built Environment Art and Design Australia, 1998—2003, pro vice-chancellor Australia, since 2004. Acoustical consultant architectural firms, Australia, Canada, United States, since 1971. Honorary professor Tianjin University, China, 1997.
Past president Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 1972-1974, national councillor, 1989-1996. National chairman Education and Professor Development Committees, 1992-1996. Fellow Royal Australian Association Architects (life).
Married Louise Howden-Smith, January 4, 1964 (divorced December 1988). Children: Kurt Martin Jonathan, Amy Louise. Married Philippa Marian Lightfoot, December 1989.