'We aim to address social, economic, technical, health and environmental challenges in diverse architectural, construction and planning projects in urban and regional contexts. We use human-centred thinking and critical perspectives to engage stakeholders in the design and innovation of the built environment.
'Our strengths in data analysis, design thinking and strategic planning are used to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes at different phases of the design, construction and development process.'
Karen Vella, Head of School
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Our people
Our award-winning staff collaborate on projects that lead to real-world impact and help shape the future.
Our research
Explore some of the advances our researchers are making across an exciting range of disciplines in architecture and the built environment.
Discover all our research or explore our highlighted projects.
Smart cities
This research group focuses on developing urban systems that are sustainable and balanced in societal, economic and environmental impacts. Their research includes investigating better preparing for disasters, such as floods, optimising stormwater management and technological disruption, such as artificial intelligence.
Reef restoration and adaptation program
The program aims to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative toolkit of safe, acceptable and cost-effective interventions in conjunction with best-practice reef management and the reduction of carbon emissions.
Building 4.0 CRC
Building 4.0 CRC is an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic and thriving Australian advanced manufacturing sector, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry.
Design Lab
As our world gets increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain, we need ideas, innovative collaborations and imagination – the ability to reshape what is and conceive, create, and design things that don’t yet exist. We provoke, challenge and question the status quo, with our vision and mission to reimagine and redesign the future.
Our facilities
Architecture and urban development
Our J Block workshop houses cutting-edge fabrication technologies, led by our experienced team to support the development of innovative design products and services.
Design and Fabrication Research Facility
Our qualified and experienced technicians help convert research ideas into reality.
Courses
We're preparing students for successful careers as architects, planners, designers, analysts, and construction managers, helping build and understand emerging urban spaces.
News and events
Countdown on for student satellite space launch in Sweden
It’s a nail-biting week for a team of QUT students who are counting down to their palm-sized satellite being blasted into space aboard Swedish sounding rocket SubOrbital Express-5 after its launch window opens this Thursday at 8.01am AEST.
Seven ARC Linkage projects receive more than $3.6 million funding
QUT is celebrating the success of seven ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2 applications totalling $3,668,784.
Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world
Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around Brisbane and Queensland to help researchers better understand human-robot interactions.
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