The latest research report by The UCL Sustainability Lab in collaboration with Mott MacDonald and the Institution of Structural Engineers distills the outcomes of a robust, interdisciplinary endeavour. Focused on enhancing knowledge exchange, understanding success factors, and addressing gaps, the project delves into sustainable built environments and urban ecosystems.​

By bridging disciplinary divides, the study sought to encourage collaboration and informed decision-making within the built environment sector. It uncovered influential elements of sustainable urban ecosystems while highlighting significant barriers to research and policy implementation.

Co-authored by Zehra Lara Tekbas (MSc Business Analytics), Audrey-Frédérique Lavoie (MPA, Urban Innovation and Policy), and Kely Galopoulou (MSc Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Planning), this report provides a strategic roadmap for the construction industry, emphasising the importance of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to sustainability. The report advocates for multi-scale, cross-sectoral collaboration to drive meaningful change and chart a course towards a more sustainable urban future.

Access the full White Paper. For further information please contact Tom Weston or Audrey-Frédérique Lavoie.