Through research, we educate professionals who construct, manage and value the places and spaces of sustainable cities.

Research at the School of the Built Environment through the Faculty’s research centres is strongly focused on:

• Managing economically and environmentally sustainable urban developments and communities
• Urban sustainability, including: water and energy use, public transport, affordability and accessibility, and planning
• The history, philosophy and culture of the built environment

The Faculty's research centres, which provide collaborative specialist research in property, design, architecture and digital disciplines.

Research degrees

Master's degree by research in the School of the Built Environment.

Research outcomes

Digests of research produced by our Built Environment research students and staff.

Scholarships

DAB scholarships are tied to active researchers and linked to already existing specialisations, and are open to local students who are commencing a PhD.

Conferences

Conferences convened by the School of the Built Environment.

Research news

News about Built Environment research and researchers.

Research students

Useful information for future and current research students at the School of the Built Environment.

Centres

Research centres run or supported by staff of the School of the Built Environment.

Research contacts

Key contacts for all questions about research at the School of the Built Environment.

Staff research catalogue

Research publications and activities (including exhibitions) published or produced by academic staff of the School of the Built Environment in the last two years.

DAB publications

Books published by the Faculty can be purchased on our web site.

For more information about research at the School of the Built Environment, please contact Rick Best, Associate Head of School (Research) or Professor Spike Boydell, Professor of Built Environment.

Research at DAB is uniquely supported by DABLab.