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We have 51 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The field of Architecture, Building, and Planning stands at the meeting of creativity, technology, and sustainability, playing a pivotal role in shaping our built and natural environments. A PhD in Architecture, Building, and Planning offers candidates the opportunity to engage in in-depth, original research within this multifaceted discipline.

This advanced level of study allows students to explore specific questions related to the design, maintenance, and sustainable development of urban infrastructures, landmarks, residential areas, and natural landscapes. By undertaking a rigorous investigation into these areas, PhD students contribute to the innovation and evolution of architectural and planning practices, ensuring they meet contemporary needs and future challenges.

Why complete a PhD in Architecture, Building, and Planning?

Pursuing a PhD in Architecture, Building, and Planning empowers individuals to embark on a journey of specialised research that has the potential to redefine our understanding of how built and natural environments can coexist harmoniously. These research degrees enable students to meticulously investigate the nuances of architectural design, urban planning, sustainable development, and environmental conservation.

The ultimate goal is to uncover new knowledge and innovative strategies that advance the field, promote sustainability, and enhance the quality of life within our communities. Through their contributions, PhD graduates become instrumental in leading the way towards more resilient, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing urban and rural landscapes.

In terms of employment, a doctoral degree in this discipline unlocks a number of career opportunities, both within academia and the wider industry. Graduates are equipped with the specialised knowledge and research skills necessary for roles in architectural firms, urban planning agencies, government bodies, environmental organisations, and academic institutions. Their research can directly influence policy making, architectural standards, and planning practices, bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical application.

The ability to comprehensively analyse complex systems, coupled with a deep understanding of sustainable design principles, ensures that PhD holders in Architecture, Building, and Planning are highly sought after for their expertise in creating spaces that are not only functional and sustainable but also enrich the human experience.

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PhD Scholarship in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI

I’m recruiting a fully funded PhD student to join the Urban Interfaces Lab at the University of Sydney, working on my Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA project developing a rapid design toolkit for context-aware external human-machine interfaces (eHMIs) — the communication systems autonomous vehicles use to signal intent to pedestrians in complex urban environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parker
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-powered, Smart, and Sustainable EV/e-bike Charging

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles/bikes (EV/e-bikes), the demand for their efficient and sustainable charging stations is more critical than ever. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Peng
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD: Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE)

Loughborough University invites applications for the Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Professional Doctorate
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Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Medieval Studies

As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Risk Transfer, Homeowner Resilience, and Sustainable Urban Development in the UK (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-MDP)

The United Kingdom faces a critical, dual imperative. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Del Pinto, Prof K Chmutina
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-Cloud-Based Structural Health Monitoring and Quality Control for Complex Heritage Morphologies (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH2)

Heritage buildings often exhibit complex, irregular, and evolving geometries, making traditional inspection and monitoring methods inadequate. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Hu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lean Construction and Whole-Life Information Management Through Integrated Digital Twins (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH1)

The UK construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with growing pressure to deliver projects more efficiently, sustainably, and transparently across the entire building lifecycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Hu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building Simulation and Digital Twins: New methods of reducing the performance gap of new and existing buildings (Ref: ABCE-EBE-SF)

This project seeks to use advanced simulation techniques, programming skills and data science technologies to study the potential of improving our generation of Digital Twins using Building Performance Simulation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Firth
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling the energy and indoor environment performance of the housing stock (Ref: ABCE-EBE-DA)

The health, wellbeing and productivity of our society necessitates low energy homes that provide year-round thermal comfort and good indoor environmental quality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Allinson
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integration of Circular Economy Principles into Industrialised Construction: A Design Typology for Reusable Infrastructure (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS3)

Political attention and concerns are growing around the decreasing resources and the low tendency to reuse, repair, refurbish, recycle, or recover existing infrastructure in the United Kingdom. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Prof M Osmani
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Architecture of Flexibility in the UK: Towards Broader Customisation in Industrialised Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS2)

One of the core benefits of Industrialised Construction (IC) is the repetitive standardised advantage gained, allowing broader efficiency, quality, and an inheritable learning process across different projects. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Dr S Al-Maiyah, Dr A Jazaierly
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Personal Cooling Systems for enhanced thermal comfort and sleep quality (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AB)

Overheating in buildings is a growing threat to health and wellbeing of citizens. Overheating in bedrooms is of particular concern as during sleep occupants’ ability to take actions to adapt to heat is more limited. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Beizaee
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Role of Cities in Decarbonised Biobased Food Systems

As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving community engagement in renewable energy developments

Many of UK’s renewal energy developments that obtain government sanctioned approval to proceed, but not ’community approval’, are compounding the NIMBY oppositions that often lead to protracted conflicts between communities, industries and governments which in turn results in significant social, political and economic costs to the interests of all concerned. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof F Phua
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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