Article: Visualisation tool
In this article, Arup explores a new research project to create a visualisation tool that any city and its main stakeholders could use to benchmark efforts…
Article: The sound of collaboration
In this article, Arup investigate workers’ experience of noise in open plan offices, with a particular focus on collaboration noise…
Article: Noise and annoyance
In this article, Arup aims to enhance this approach by conducting research into how individuals respond to noise…
Article: Affordable bamboo housing
In this article, Arup investigates how the cost of earthquake-resistant housing can be reduced to save lives in developing countries…
Article: Land use in cities
In this article, Arup investigates the potential use of the Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework for application in the built environment…
Article: DigiYard
In this research update, we look at how a team of consultants in Arup’s Cape Town office have begun developing an app-based service which could address two problems in the construction industry…
Tactical urbanism and governance
In this paper, Arup explores a range of case studies, the seven strategic functions of tactical urbanisation and tactics used to transform streets, public spaces and communities…
A roadmap to zero emissions fleets
To kick-start discussion and debate at the inaugural Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Forum, Arup and UITP are excited to share this discussion paper…