Research in the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment

The Department of Architecture and the Built Environment has an extensive programme of research and consultancy combining academic excellence and policy relevance, for which it has a well-established national and international reputation.

We have a strong track record of securing project funding from bodies which include the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the European Union. We also work with a wide range of clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors.

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Research centres

Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research

Developing innovative approaches, technologies and techniques that support the design, management, reconfiguration, maintenance and operation of buildings and their environments.

Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments

The Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments (SPE) aims to develop understanding of how to achieve places that are environmentally sustainable, socially just and economically competitive.

WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments

Promoting sustainable settlements through research, teaching, consultancy, knowledge exchange and publications. We work closely with external organisations including the WHO European Healthy Cities network.

Current studentships

We have a number of studentships available within the Faculty of Environment and Technology. Applications are now open and close either on Thursday 16 September 2021 or Thursday 14 October 2021. See our Studentship opportunities page for more details and how to apply.

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Postgraduate opportunities in the Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research

The Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research (CABER) welcomes applications from students wanting to gain a PhD research degree in a range of built environment themes.

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Postgraduate research

We welcome enquires from those interested in postgraduate research study with us. With state-of-the-art facilities and experienced academic staff, we are perfectly equipped to carry out some of the most unique and exciting research in our subject areas.

Postgraduate research study

Research with impact

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Learn more about the real-world impact of our research.

Construction

Collaborative culture in construction

A team from UWE Bristol produced a ground-breaking toolkit to reduce costs and improve performance.
Connecting people to places

Connecting people to places

UWE Bristol’s expertise in understanding travellers was central to the design for planning millions of journeys across the UK.
Green infrastructure

Delivering high quality green infrastructure

Research conducted by UWE Bristol is being used to develop a framework for high quality green infrastructure.
Terraced housing in Bristol

Shaping sustainable suburbs

A research team at UWE Bristol have taken an in-depth look at the risks suburbs face, joining forces with residents to test ideas and create change.

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