We deal with the challenges of properly conserving our built heritage while allowing changes to adapt it to contemporary uses. We deal with the design of new buildings which contribute to the conservation of our environment, learning from traditional strategies and technological innovations.

Our research encompasses the themes of knowledge economy and sustainable urban qualities in Global South cities, socio-spatial practice of migrant and minority communities, cultural identity and architectural design pedagogy.

We actively engage in research related to the legalities of the construction process including dispute resolution, regulatory enforcement, professional ethics and corporate corruption.

We draw together research expertise in sustainable architecture and urbanism, the identification of social ecologies and environmental systems for supporting resilient communities, innovations in solar design technology and improvements in health for sustainable development.

We evaluate and develop advanced technologies, methodologies and approaches for cutting- edge Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve the performance of the construction industry.

We study cities, their form, functions and impact, with the goal of making them more resilient. We aim to understand the major interrelated dynamics posed by recent urbanization processes, in both informal settlements and established cities.