Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 147 Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD opportunities in Sociological Studies

University of Sheffield Department of Sociological Studies

Economic and Social Research Council funding for PhD scholarships at Sheffield is predominantly awarded by the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

University of Sheffield Department of Geography

Department of Geography. With an international reputation for research excellence, the department offers exciting opportunities to conduct research that has a real global impact. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Cardiff University Welsh School of Architecture

Professor Zhiwen Luo is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ‘Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change’. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Luo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Climate change on indoor air quality and energy nexus

Cardiff University Welsh School of Architecture

Professor Zhiwen Luo is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project Climate change on indoor air quality and energy nexus. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Luo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Reduction of environmental footprint of wood buildings through performance-based design (PBD)

Université Laval Sciences du bois et de la foret

The adoption of a performance-based design methodology is being considered for a future edition of the National Building Code of Canada. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Blanchet

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploitation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Quantity Surveying Practice: Using AI as an opportunity to improve Cost Certainty

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) often tends to go hand in hand for its propensity to mimic human cognitive functions such as problem solving, pattern recognition and respond to certain actions accordingly. Read more

Supervisor: Dr U Madanayake

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of UK housing stock’s energy and carbon performance

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

To better inform the energy use and CO 2 reduction potential of the UK housing stock, computational models can simulate housing energy use and CO 2 emissions to test the effectiveness of decarbonisation scenarios. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Buckley, Dr P Wate, Prof D Robinson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctorate by Design in Landscape Architecture

University of Sheffield Department of Landscape Architecture

The Doctorate by Design from the University of Sheffield, is the first PhD programme in the UK in which you can combine creative practice, with critical analysis in Landscape Architecture. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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Net zero housing retrofits - assuring a sustainable low-carbon transition in the domestic sector

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

The UK has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The UK's 29 million houses represent 14% of total emissions (CCC, 2019), with nearly 90% of these built more than 20 years ago before stricter energy efficiency standards came into force (Ince & Marvin, 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Organisational implications of robotics and automation in construction supply chains

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

Over the next 20 years around 50% of construction work could be automated using new and emerging technologies to support advancing automation in the construction sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Dowsett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Decarbonisation of the Food System

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

As the world transitions to a low carbon economic system, dramatic changes will be required across the all sectors. The food system, which is currently estimated to be responsible for 20-30% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is one where particular urgency is required. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

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Research at Maynooth University

Maynooth University

Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Ireland PhD Programme

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PhDs in Natural and Built Environment

Sheffield Hallam University Department of the Natural and Built Environment

Our research seeks to understand the impact of social, environmental, and economic changes on society, drawing on this understanding to contribute to the better design and planning of spaces and places. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Modular and industrialised solutions for building retrofit

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

More than 85% of the 2050 building stock is already built and almost all will require some form of retrofit/renovation in order to meet global carbon emissions reductions goals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fuertes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 147 Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 147 Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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