Our research

Our research - School of Architecture and Built Environment

Interdisciplinary research for sustainable design and development

We engage in research across a wide range of areas that reflect our commitment to human-centred design, sustainable futures and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our research areas include design research pedagogy and methods, sustainable urban and regional development, culture, heritage and conservation, housing, and architectural history. 

School of Architecture and Built Environment research areas and facilities

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Architecture Museum

Our nationally unique Architecture Museum houses over 400,000 items, including drawings, photographs, personal papers, and literature, documenting Australia’s rich architectural history. 

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The Waite Arboretum

The Waite Arboretum spans 27 hectares, providing a living laboratory for students and researchers. The space is a place for research, education, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement. 

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Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments

The Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments leads augmented and virtual reality research, combining computer science, engineering, neuroscience, art, architecture, and design. 

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Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3)

The Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3) is internationally recognised for undertaking high quality humanities and creative practice research into culture and creativity. 

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Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute is the only organisation in Australia dedicated exclusively to housing, homelessness, cities, and related urban research. 

Research with us

Adelaide University delivers transformative research across five signature research themes:

  • Creative & Cultural  
  • Food, Agriculture & Wine  
  • Defence & National Security  
  • Sustainable Green Transition  
  • Personal & Societal Health  

Adelaide University is also proud to support an institution-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.

Find out more about our research degrees and how we translate discovery into meaningful change. 

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Ready to shape places and spaces? Discover how you can connect and collaborate with the School of Architecture and Built Environment. 

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School of Architecture and Built Environment

Location

Location
Adelaide University
Level 3 Kaurna Building
Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide SA 5000

Email

Email: Dean.SABE@adelaide.edu.au

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