What we do
Building and urban environmental quality; urban green infrastructure; energy system behaviours as related to building scale energy demands, power network operation, future energy technology portfolios, demand side management, and the urban climate-energy-environmental systems nexus.
School of the Built Environment is internationally renowned for its research and education relating to the design, construction and operation of the buildings and places within which we live, work and play.
Our areas of expertise include architecture, construction management, energy systems and environmental engineering. We have a strong orientation towards interdisciplinary ‘real-world’ problems, and have a proud track record of active engagement with the professions.
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