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.
By Linda Serck As renewable energy expands and the grid becomes more complex, employers are looking for graduates who can speak two languages at once: energy and data. Across the…
By Jordan Turner As policymakers champion the revival of Britain's high streets and town centres, PlayStation's move towards a digital-only future raises fresh questions for retailers, landlords and investors. Could…
By Linda Serck Speaking at University of the Built Environment’s summer 2026 graduation, Richard Kauntze, former Chief Executive of the British Council for Offices and University of the Built Environment…
By Linda Serck Speaking at the University of the Built Environment’s summer 2026 graduation, Dr Wei Yang OBE urged graduates to carry their curiosity into the next stage of their…
By Linda Serck Speaking at the University of the Built Environment’s summer 2026 graduation, Clare Johnson MBE, Regional Market Director for Central UK at RICS, told graduates that their non-traditional…
By Linda Serck Britain’s homes and high streets were designed to keep heat in, now we have to learn to keep it out. Following the June 2026 heatwave, University of…
By Linda Serck How long should a house last? According to one striking calculation cited by Professor Ashley Wheaton, the answer could be around a millennium. Here we examine what…
Hurst Street, Birmingham By Linda Serck Today, places such as Soho, Canal Street and Kemptown are celebrated cultural LGBTQ+ landmarks. Yet their origins lie in a hidden geography of social exclusion, secrecy and anonymity. What…
As a public inquiry weighs up a disputed route across the Berkshire estate owned by Pippa Middleton Matthews and her husband James Matthews, the case is shining a light on one of…
By Claire Hookham MBA Programme Lead There is a fascinating shift happening in global real estate right now. For years, the built environment was often portrayed as conservative, slow-moving, and…
By Linda Serck When West Berkshire Council announced it would end Newbury’s controversial evening pedestrianisation trial two months early after strong public opposition, it reignited a wider national debate about…
At the recent RICS Building Surveying Conference, Nicola Allen, Head of School – Construction, Surveying and Engineering, participated in a panel discussion on 'Strengthening Client Communication and Reporting'. Drawing on…
