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 The UK Government announced on 25 November it will back Heathrow Airport’s third runway scheme. It forms the basis of the airport’s £49 billion expansion plans that…
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…
The University of the Built Environment is leading international efforts to strengthen disability inclusion in higher education through ENABLE PK — a landmark UK–Pakistan partnership funded by the British Council.…
By Linda Serck The UK built environment faces stricter regulations on energy efficiency, safety and sustainability. As a result, the demand for skilled specialists in building services engineering is climbing sharply. Building…
By Linda Serck In July 2025, the UK Government published its new Resilience Action Plan which states that “crises and emergencies do not respect borders”. It also declares that resilience…
By Jordan Turner, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Built Environment For nearly two decades, the UK has been fixated on one measure of environmental virtue: the Energy Performance…
By Linda Serck Digital technology is now one of the core tools shaping how cities understand risk, prioritise investment and design for long-term resilience. Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of Town…
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…
As the government unveils sweeping reforms to the home buying and selling process, Jordan Turner, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Built Environment, explores whether the proposals will truly…
New social sustainability research from the University of the Built Environment has revealed a disparity between women’s academic participation and leadership representation in Brunei. The British Council-funded study reveals that…
by Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon – it’s already transforming how built environment professionals work. The University of the…
At the University of the Built Environment, sustainability is a shared mission between everyone. This October, the University launched its 2025/26 Responsible Futures Working Group (RFWG), bringing together students and…
