Design, engagement and practice

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The research group, dedicated to innovative architectural design, is contributing to societal change and advancement. They embrace a broadened conception of design and view architects as agents of social transformation. The group's work is grounded in the institution's trailblazing practices and research concerning public participation and engagement. All projects are fortified by a solid understanding of design tools, processes, and methodologies.

Research projects undertaken by the group include:

• ProShare: A study enhancing diversity and social cohesion through shared practices in housing and public spaces.
• RE-DWELL: An initiative focusing on delivering sustainable and affordable housing in Europe.
• R-Urban: A strategy for neighbourhood regeneration based on urban commons principles.
• AgeingHood: A project exploring the intersections of ageing, housing, and livelihood.
• Co-producing Healthy Communities: A study on preventing arboviruses epidemics in Brazilian social housing through backyard retrofit.
• A Learning Architecture: A project to develop a collective design pedagogy in Mumbai.
• Urban Commons: A research studying urban commons and their potential to democratise access to resources and urban infrastructures.

The group's researchers have also been instrumental in establishing the Feminist Library at the School of Architecture and the Resilience Platform. Research themes include:

• Ageing and inclusive design of the built environment.
• Building Performance Evaluation.
• Co-produced Urban Resilience.
• Housing studies.
• Urban Commons.
• Participative design and civic pedagogies.

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield