Research

The School of Architecture and the Built Environment is involved in a wide variety of research activities relating to all aspects of architecture and the built environment. We undertake research projects commissioned by the central and local government, government agencies, the private sector and charitable bodies, as well as overseas agencies.

Much of our engagement in research was rated of international standard in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. We have a wide range of interests, from architecture and globalisation, to the Olympics and city tourism, to city management, transport and sustainability.

The School supports five subject groups, which have developed an excellent track record in their chosen field. Further details on each are available by using the links on this page to the subject-based disciplines.

The School also attracts high quality research students who are supervised by experienced staff. Further information on the breadth of interests and range of topics being researched is available by accessing the research students’ link.

View full details about how to apply for a research degree at the University of Westminster

The five research groups in the School are:

Architecture

Dr Lindsay Bremner
E: L.Bremner@westminster.ac.uk

Visit the Architecture Research group webpage

Property and Construction

Dr Stephen Gruneberg
E: s.gruneberg@westminster.ac.uk

Visit the Property and Construction group webpage

Tourism

Professor Robert Maitland
E: r.a.maitland@westminster.ac.uk

Visit the Tourism Research Group webpage

Transport

Professor Austin Smyth
E: smytha@westminster.ac.uk

Visit the Transport research group webpage 

Urban

Professor Marion Roberts
E: robertm@westminster.ac.uk

Visit the Urban Research Group webpage

The School also has three research clusters that address inter-disciplinary issues and involve staff and researchers from all the subject groups:

The Research Support Network meets regularly and provides an opportunity for academic staff and researchers to exchange information about their work and to develop new areas of expertise.

There are also research studentships available. 

Research degrees

Browse our wide range of research areas to find a research degree for you