Doctoral studies must be conducted in one of the following research foci in architecture or planning :
Architectural Design Theory
Research into architectural design and its processes; the cognitive construction of design; questions of culture and design; design history and criticism; and social and societal modes of design inquiry.
Sustainable Design
Research into design, engineering and the evaluation of buildings performance such as energy efficiency; integrated renewable energy; resource, material and mechanical aspects; and systems integration in pursuit of building sustainability by design.
Sustainable Urban Design and Planning
Research into advanced policy and practice in climate stable design and planning; renewable energy and resource autonomous urban development; water sensitivity and bodiversity in urban design; landscape urbanism and broader regenerative regional change.
The focus on applications in a wider context and real‑world relevance of investigations is paramount. Further information is provided on the personal web pages of the professors in relation to these and other research interests they pursue.