International House (commonly abbreviated as IH) is a residential college situated on the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland.
The vision of an International House was inspired by an address made in October 1954, by Frank TM White, foundation Professor of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and also appointed Warden for Overseas Students.
Professor White stepped down as Warden in December 1960 (he later took up a post at Canada's McGill University Faculty of Engineering),[8] while planning continued under the auspices of a committee led by Bert Martin, businessman and district governor of Rotary International.
In 1962, Trotter was awarded a travelling scholarship which he used to spend three months in subtropical regions of the world to develop ideas applicable to Brisbane.
His study tour culminated in Cities in the Sun (published 1963),[11] which detailed energy efficient and environmentally friendly design methods better suited to Queensland's climate than the prevailing European styles emerging in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
[12] His iconic design for IH was influenced by this then-novel train of thought and described as having both a distinctively 'part Oriental, part early Queensland' appearance.
[14] International House has comprehensive learning resources for its students, including a study room, computer lab and tutorials.
IH offers residents the opportunity to play sports, and claims a great team spirit and a high participation level on the field.