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This is the place where we design the places of tomorrow. We’re shaping society and helping make a greener planet spin a little smoother.

Our research focuses on all aspects of architecture, architectural design, and the human aspect of the built environment. 

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Research groups

Reserch groups related to architecture, people and design. 

Architecture, Culture and Tectonics 

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The Architecture, Culture and Tectonics group focuses on architectural humanities, culture, design and tectonics.

Architecture, Culture and Tectonics  

 

 

Buildings, Energy and Environment

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The Buildings, Energy and Environment group aims to inform the sustainable practice of architecture and engineering, in order to enhance the quality of the built environment through world leading fundamental and applied collaborative research.

Buildings, Energy and Environment

 

 

Fluids and Thermal Engineering

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The Fluids and Thermal Engineering group have expertise in experimental fluid mechanics, computational fluids dynamics (CFD), two-phase flow and heat transfer enhancement, as well as thermodynamics and systems including internal combustion engines, HVAC and refrigeration, gas and oil process, thermal management and heat exchangers.

Fluids and Thermal Engineering

 

 

Human Factors

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The Human Factors group apply human factors theory, methods and approaches across a wide range of application areas such as design for usability, efficiency, effectiveness and wellbeing for individuals, teams and organisations.

Human Factors

 

 

Nottingham Geospatial Institute

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The Nottingham Geospatial Institute specialises in satellite navigation and positioning systems, photogrammetry and remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, location based services, semantic, reasoning and cognition.

Nottingham Geospatial Institute


 

 

CDTs, centres and institutes

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Centres for Doctoral Training

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Research centres

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Research institutes

 

 

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