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.
If the last few years have taught us anything about business, it’s that change is a fact of life. From the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote working to…
Applying human-centric design principles to our buildings and structures can have a wide range of benefits for both their occupants and the environment. From air quality and noise pollution to…
This November sees the return of one of the most controversial yet significant events in the sustainability calendar. On 11 November, United Nation’s latest Conference of the Parties (COP) event…
Kian Bruney has been appointed as one of four new Student Officers for Sustainability at UCEM. We sat down with him to find out what drew him to the role…
ESG has grown from a small CSR initiative into a global business priority and a multi-million-dollar industry. Here’s why it matters. The factors that determine success for a company have…
These 14 innovative and futuristic materials are set to change the way our infrastructure is built. Through innovations in energy efficiency, resource usage and insulation, the built environment is hard…
More and more buildings are being sold for loose change across the world, but is this an anomaly or a sign of things to come? Anyone who has been following…
Could master planning help us mitigate climate change and combat increasing urbanisation, overpopulation and urban sprawl? Despite accounting for less than 2% of the Earth’s surface area, cities are currently…
One way the built environment can reduce both its emissions and the amount of waste it produces is to design buildings to be taken apart. Here's how. Carbon emissions are…
Material banks could help reduce the enormous amounts of waste produced by the demolitions of buildings and infrastructure. Here's how they work. A wide array of different materials, components and…
If you're interested in a career in Architectural Technology, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Architectural technologists are the built environment professionals that…
If you're interested in a career in Urban Planning, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Urban planning is an industry in need of…
