A well-known and forthright architectural historian and commentator on planning issues in the media, Professor Lewis has a number of useful databases online relating to architectural history and the history of building construction in Australia which are essential sources for others in the profession.
In 2013, Professor Lewis was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Lewis is a member of the Portable Buildings World Heritage Nomination Task Force,[2] which advocates for UNESCO World Heritage listing of 19th century prefabricated buildings in Australia.[3][4][5]
Selected publications
Books
Lewis, Miles 2021. Architectural Drawings: Collecting in Australia. Melbourne: Melbourne Books.
Lewis MB. 1999. Suburban backlash: the battle for the world's most liveable city. Melbourne: Bloomings Books.
Lewis MB. 1994. Melbourne: the city's history and development. Melbourne: City of Melbourne.
Lewis MB [ed]. 1991. Victorian churches. Melbourne: National Trust of Australia ( Victoria).
Lewis MB [ed]. 1988. Two hundred years of concrete in Australia. North Sydney: Concrete Institute of Australia.
Lewis MB. 1983. The essential Maldon. Richmond, Vic: Greenhouse in association with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria),
Lewis MB. 1977. Don John of Balaclava. Melbourne: Brian Atkins.
Lewis MB. 1977. Victorian primitive. Carlton, Vic: Greenhouse Publications.