Research

New project to explore the impact universities can make in cities

We are working with partners across Europe to set up local hubs which will imagine new and inclusive futures for our cities.

Research investigates potential hazards when driving in fog

To drive safely we need to be able to process visual information effectively. A recent experiment aimed to investigate how well we can see potential hazards when driving, after dark, in fog.

New generation of sound planners could transform urban environments

A recent report from a major European research project provides the techniques, tools, knowledge and skills to better plan the sound environment of our cities.

Our research

We aim to shape national research agenda and policy on the built environment and proactively address public and professional needs. Our research is grouped into three main areas.

Design, Engagement and Practice> People, Environments and Performance> Space, Cultures and Politics>

World-leading talent

As one of the UK’s top 4 research schools we attract excellent national and international researchers who all contribute to a thriving research environment.

Our researchers> Visiting Professors and Academics> PhD Opportunities>

Partnerships and collaborations

Our work with key partners, from leading architectural practices and professional organisations to community groups and regional authorities, keeps us at the forefront of innovative architectural research. We have profiled some case studies of our collaborative working.

Case study: Stories of Change> Case study: Insurgent Regeneration> Case Study: Designing for Wellbeing in Environments for Later Life >

Faculty of Social Sciences

Our research addresses the major challenges facing society and our ideas are leading academic debates internationally and shaping policy and practice across the globe.

Building Local Resilience

We are bridging research that is based within climate, demographics, governance and economic stability, to develop the transformations required in a dynamic and rapidly changing world.