Built Environment Archives - Engagement and Impact

Discovering land for housing migrant workers in Kochi, India

By working with public policymakers in the Indian city of Kochi, researchers at Reading are improving access to affordable housing for the city’s migrant workers. Kochi is the most densely...Read More >

Greener building design helps China stay cool

Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a new model to improve the design and sustainability of buildings in China, with a view to optimising ambient temperature control while...Read More >

The big green energy balance

Research by the University of Reading is helping the UK move towards a ‘net zero’ carbon electricity system while improving affordability and accessibility. Producing energy for the UK has always…Read More >