Research

The Center for Urban Built Environment (CUBE) will focus on the following research areas:

• Smart Cities: Focus on digital technologies, IoT, AI, and data analytics to enhance urban infrastructure, mobility, resource management, and citizen engagement.
• Human and Built Environment Interaction: Study how humans interact with the built environment to design spaces that ensure safety, comfort, and productivity.
• Energy-Efficient and Green Buildings: Innovate in building design and construction to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, focusing on Construction 5.0 technologies and green certification.
• Sustainability and Decarbonization: Research sustainable practices to lower environmental impacts, promote resilience, and explore renewable energy, electrification, and retrofitting.
• Asset Management: Develop strategies to manage facility assets throughout their lifecycle, optimizing performance and reducing costs.
• Facility Engineering: Enhance facility operations, optimize layouts, integrate advanced technologies, and ensure efficiency in building maintenance.
• AECFM Integration: Investigate the seamless integration of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management to improve project delivery and lifecycle efficiency.