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Our recent awards showcase our commitment to making a global impact through research and innovation across the built environment. These awards recognise the contributions of our multi-disciplinary research teams, our cutting-edge innovations, and our impact in the industry.
Urban Childhoods wins for 'Best Use of Thought Leadership' at MCA 2020
The design of the urban environment can have a significant impact on the life outcomes of children raised in these spaces. In many cities, urban design for children has focused on little more than building playgrounds.
Through 40 case studies, Arup researchers investigated how cities around the world are providing for children, against factors such as time spent outdoors, contact with nature and independent travel. The report then drew on best practice to provide recommended interventions for city leaders and built environment professionals.
The research was honoured at the prestigious MCA Awards. Project research leader: Felicitas zu Dohna
Award recipients: Felicitas zu Dohna & Sara Candiracci
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ReWild Our Planet wins big at the Webby Awards
It can be very challenging for individuals to relate to notions of environmental damage. To address this challenge, Arup collaborated with Netflix, Google, PHORIA and WWF on the creation of ReWild our Plant, a 40-minute augmented reality experience that lets visitors explore humanity’s impact on the planet and learn how they can act.
Arup was engaged to provide support on acoustic engineering and soundscape design for the project. Engineers were also involved in the construction of the exhibition space itself, using low carbon impact techniques.
The collaboration won the prestigious Webby Awards for excellence on the internet.
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New-Gen City Air Purification System receives praise at the 46th International Exhibitions of Inventions
Citizens waiting at roadside locations such as tram and bus shelters are exposed to significant quantities of air pollution.
CAPS II is an air purification system designed specifically to protect users of these spaces from fine particulate matter.
The patented Arup design pulls polluted air through a filter at the base of the IoT enabled shelter, before releasing an ‘air curtain’ of cleaner air from a canopy overhead. This reduces particulate matter in the shelter by 50% on average.
The invention has received multiple accolades around the world.
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