Research themes within the Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER)
The Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research harnesses the multidisciplinary expertise of an enthusiastic team to explore three inter-related themes, which are described below.
Digital design and construction
Harnessing the power and creativity of Building Information Modelling and digital technologies to develop innovative approaches and high quality evidence-based tools and techniques to support the design, construction and operation of the built environment.
Sustainable design, materials and building performance
Addressing the challenge of creating a more sustainable built environment in a changing climate as a virtuous circle of improvement, from design to materials and product development, occupation and back to design.
Transforming real estate in a changing world
Meeting Real Estate sector challenges through climate risk management and adaptation, changing values, business models and legal frameworks in rapidly evolving environmental, commercial and digital contexts.