Research Consortium

The Research Consortium in the Built Environment is a collaborative initiative uniting academia and industry to drive innovation in architecture, construction, and related fields. Its mission is to bridge the gap between university research and real-world practice in the built environment, fostering a partnership where faculty and students work alongside industry experts to solve pressing practical problems.

By bringing together built environment firms with faculty researchers and graduate students, the consortium addresses key challenges faced by industry while advancing academic knowledge . The goal of this collaborative model is to accelerate progress and prepare the next generation of practitioners through hands-on experience at the leading edge of the field. The focus remains on applied research that benefits both parties: industry partners gain innovative solutions and early access to new ideas, while academic participants ensure their research has tangible impact in practice.