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What is research at Arup?
Research is the creation and sharing of knowledge inspired by the work we do and the challenges we overcome. It is the use of targeted thinking, analysis and experimentation to strengthen the firm and keep us moving forward.
The use of research is a key element of the Arup ethos and contributes to many of the unique projects that we are involved in.
From ideas to innovations
We recognise too, that for clients today long-term value has an evolving and complex nature. Our work must often connect a project’s structural design to the positive social and environmental outcomes it will produce. Rigorous and creative research helps us to bind these elements together for our clients and partners in the public and private sector.
Our remit is wide, tackling everything from city masterplanning and transport strategy, to circular economy initiatives and innovative responses to climate change.
Our research methodologies include breadth and depth and combine design exploration, use inspired research combined with rigorous scientific methods.
Our annual Global Research Challenge explores some of the world’s most intricate challenges, ranging from emerging digital design and engineering processes to designing within the limits of the earth’s planetary boundaries.
Explore our research
Our research covers a vast range of topics and areas of expertise and is carried out in collaboration with internal researchers, partners and clients around the world.
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Project
Threat of wildfires at the urban-rural interface
Wildfires are becoming more common and more devastating. To help understand and combat the threat faced by those living at the urban rural interface, we investigated best practice in wildfire modelling from across the world to boost our teams' knowledge.
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Retrofitting existing homes for adaption to climate change
Climate change will lead to increased summer heat waves and more frequent and severe floods or periods of drought. Focusing on South East England, this research project looked at the impact of of flooding, water stress and overheating in the current climate and predicted the 2050s.
To find out more about our varied research work, visit our dedicated website research.arup.com
Discover how our team can help
Our research team provides a wealth of experience from across the built environment and deliver some of our most innovative work.
