Automating Concrete Construction
ACORN targets the Construction2025 goals by creating digital tools to design complex-shaped concrete beams, columns & slabs for automated off-site manufacture.
Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA)
We support and conduct collaborative research in architectural studies from history and theory to design and practice.
Architectural Design, Technology and Construction Research
We carry out research projects at the forefront of architectural design, practice and technology, with academic publications leading to significant public and professional impact. View some current and recent projects here.
Computational Design Optimisation of Building Structures
An EPSRC-funded project across several institutions, in which Dr Paul Shepherd of CASA and several of our post-doctoral staff are participants.
Healthy Housing for the Displaced
CASA researchers Dr Kemi Adeyeye and Dr Alexander Copping are participating in this University of Bath-led project to improve refugee housing around the world.
Minimising Energy in Construction
Professor Stephen Emmitt and Dr Alexander Copping are co-investigators in this EPSRC-funded project in partnership with industry.
Architectural History, Theory and Conservation Research
We disseminate research in the form of books, academic journal articles, conference papers, and other outputs, with expertise in several areas of architectural history, theory and conservation. Here are some recent key publications.
Sansovino's Venice
The first English translation of Jacopo Sansovino's 1561 guide to Venice, with a scholarly introduction co-written by Professor Vaughan Hart of CASA.
The Pantheon from Antiquity to the Present
Mark Wilson Jones of CASA co-edited this ground-breaking book on the architectural history of the Pantheon in Rome, published by Cambridge University Press.
Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation
A book edited by Dr Marion Harney of CASA on the history, theory and practice of garden and landscape conservation, published by Wiley
Building the Modern Church
An AHRC-funded project by Dr Robert Proctor of CASA culminated in this important book on the history of twentieth-century church architecture in Britain.
Interior Finishes & Fittings in Historic Building Conservation
This book is one of a series of comprehensive guides in Historic Building Conservation edited by Michael Forsyth of CASA, complementing our MSc in this subject.
Research Activities and Events
Besides carrying out our own research and teaching, we also support the international development of scholarship in our fields through editorial work, network and conference organisation and other activities.
Water Efficiency Network
Our Water Efficiency (WATEF) Network brings together people to exchange ideas on water conservation, reuse and efficiency in the built environment.
CASA-Hosted Journal: Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Dr Kemi Adeyeye and Dr Ricardo Codinhoto are Editors-in-Chief of this academic journal published by Taylor & Francis.
CASA-Hosted Journal: Building Research & Information
Professor Stephen Emmitt of CASA is Editor-in-Chief of this leading academic journal, published by Taylor & Francis.
Study With Us
We encourage strong links between our research and postgraduate study. Our researchers teach on Masters degrees and are committed to nurturing new scholars in architecture by supervising PhD students.
MSc Conservation of Historic Buildings
Learn the history, theory and practice behind building conservation in one of the world’s most architecturally significant cities.
MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design
Develop the skills to become an environmental design specialist and create buildings that combine sustainability with comfortable living.
MSc Modern Building Design
Develop the knowledge of modern building design practice, methodologies and processes sought after by major engineering and architectural design consultancies.
Architecture and Civil Engineering research degrees
Find out more about our PhD programme and how you can apply.
Exploit your expertise as an architect or engineer via a part-time, practice-led PhD
A flexible route that allows qualified architects or engineering professionals to study for a PhD while working part-time.
From learning how to preserve historic buildings to a career in structural engineering
MSc Graduate, Iasonas Bakas tells us about how studying MSc Conservation of Historic Buildings helped him become a Structural Engineer at Mann Williams.
About us
We are a group of award-winning researchers in the fields of architectural history and theory and architectural practice. We publish our work in books and academic journals. Our specialisms include:
- Classical and Renaissance architecture
- twentieth-century architecture
- conservation of historic buildings
- landscape history
- architectural practice management
- integrated design