University of the Built Environment
A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from University of the Built Environment’s Vice Chancellor and academics.
The University of the Built Environment’s Vice Chancellor, Ashley Wheaton, has urged the sector to let learners flexibly pause and restart their degree and higher-level apprenticeships so the built-environment…
By Marc Fleming Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Architectural Design Technology More than one in four UK businesses fell victim to a building-linked cyber-attack last year, according to a RICS…
By Jordan Turner Lecturer The UK Green Building Council’s new 'Climate Resilience Roadmap' pulls no punches: Britain’s built environment is already “facing an urgent reality” when it comes to climate hazards,…
Netflix’s newly released documentary, 'Grenfell: Uncovered', is an unflinching account of the 14 June 2017 fire that claimed 72 lives. Featuring first-hand testimony from survivors, bereaved families and investigative journalists,…
What is forcefield analysis and Kurt Lewin’s Model of Change, and how can it be applied to the built environment? Change is inevitable in any sector, but in construction, there…
From BSc and MSc to PhD, MRICS and MCIOB, the working world is full of post-nominal acronyms, each from different memberships, degrees and certifications. These acronyms designate a higher level…
“I think a postgraduate apprenticeship is a great way to learn because you've gained experience at undergraduate level and you've been able to learn about a topic that interests you,…
As the market for online education soars, we ask the question - which learning model is right for you? It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world…
Knowing what type of management style you have - and what kind your organisation needs - can make you a more competent leader. Effective leadership in the built environment can…
The architectural industry is being transformed by digital transformation and technological innovation. Here are 10 of the most exciting developments in this space. When you hear the word ‘architecture’, you…
Embracing the circular economy could help the built environment address its role in the climate crisis and bring the sector on board with a net zero future. Here's how. The…
Studying for any degree is a big decision that needs to be considered carefully. It’s a major time commitment, it costs money, and you’ll have to make sacrifices to get…
