Architecture

Cardiff University has a programme of regular research seminars, involving staff and PhD students, and an annual Research Student Conference on the Architecture programme. There are also themed workshops, eg on topics such as modelling or temple architecture.

The School of Architecture Architecture has an international and national reputation for research, with strengths in architectural science, history and theory of architecture and architectural practice.

Research is a big part of what we do as it leads to new understandings that are important in their own right, but also informs our teaching and impacts the outside world.

Architecture research at Cardiff University Cardiff University , spans the physical sciences, social sciences, humanities and design to foster excellence in key areas of architecture and the built environment.

Distinctive features

• Students can apply for up to £500 per year for expenses relating to their research.

• There is the opportunity to become involved in teaching activities in the School.

Research specialisms include:

• energy and environmental performance of buildings and systems

• sustainability at an urban scale

• resource use and management

• the city, landscape and environment

• cultures, histories and ideas

• visual cultures

• practice and pedagogy

• building design