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How architectural technologists helped bring three iconic buildings to life

By Linda Serck From Battersea Power Station’s painstakingly restored chimneys to the digitally modelled concrete shell of V&A Dundee, architectural technologists help turn ambitious designs into reality. But how do…
Five career paths you could pursue with an Architectural Design Technology degree - University of the Built Environment

Five career paths you could pursue with an Architectural Design Technology degree

By Linda Serck An Architectural Design Technology degree can open the door to a wide range of careers, from coordinating the technical delivery of buildings to managing the digital information…
Ola Obadara is Senior Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). With more than 25 years’ experience in property development, she is Group Director for Property Projects at the City of London Corporation

Are architecture graduates facing a tougher future because of AI?

As AI continues to transform the built environment sector, concerns are growing about its impact on employment opportunities for emerging professionals. But is artificial intelligence really to blame for the…

Lee Ivett: ‘My vision for the London School of Architecture’

By Linda Serck When Lee Ivett was appointed head of the London School of Architecture (LSA) in August 2025, it marked a monumental new chapter in its 10-year history. The…

Open Evening at the London School of Architecture

Are you a prospective architecture student? Discover what it’s like to study the Part 2 MArch at the London School of Architecture (LSA) during an Open Evening on Wednesday 19…

Why study Architectural Design Technology?

Studying for a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design Technology with the University of the Built Environment is a pathway to an exciting career in the built environment, with excellent job opportunities.…

Why do our graduates earn more than Oxford and Cambridge University peers?

The University of the Built Environment has been recognised in The Telegraph for delivering higher earning potential to its graduates in architecture, building and planning than the Universities of Oxford,…
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Should we bin the brick?

In light of the recent news on carbon-capturing bricks, University of the Built Environment Programme Leader James Ritson raises an essential challenge: even if bricks become more carbon-efficient, is it wise to…
by Michael Taylor

‘Organisations are sleepwalking into cyberattacks’

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…

10 innovative technologies shaping the future of architecture

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…

What is 3D printing in construction (and is it worth the hype)?

Many predict 3D printing could help revolutionise the way we approach construction in the built environment, but how much truth is there to this claim? With nations around the world…

What is DfMA (and what does it mean for construction)?

Adopting the Design for Manufacture and Assembly approach can help construction firms maximise efficiency and ensure the future of the built environment is sustainable. Construction is evolving. From off-site construction and…