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ARCHITECTURE, BUILT ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING

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  • Architecture, Built Environment and Planning is ranked 11th in the UK for research power out of 38 submissions
  • This is a rise of 13 places compared to 2014 – the joint highest rise in the sector
  • 76% of our research is rated as either internationally excellent (3*) or world-leading (4*) 
  • 88% of the subject area’s impact is rated 3*, indicating very considerable impacts for government policy, charities, and heritage sectors

Architecture, Built Environment and Planning is a vibrant community of forward-thinking researchers, driven by the ambition of leading the world in digital construction, addressing key global challenges in the built environment, and improving wellbeing through innovative design.


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