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AUT Architect Academic wins book award

Architecture lecturer Dr J. Antonio Lara-Hernandez has won a top international award for his book on adapting buildings and structures for new uses.

Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Built environment experts from AUT say the government's plan to fix NZ's energy crisis with solar farms is a "missed opportunity."

AUT announces Matariki Award winners

AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.

Lean Construction conference at AUT

New Zealand’s first ever conference of The International Group for Lean Construction takes place at Auckland University of Technology from 1 to 6 July.

Building better housing for biodiversity

Attempts to solve NZ’s housing crisis by increasing residential density can drive natural habitat and biodiversity loss – but it doesn’t have to.

Film documents AUT research

Wellbeing-Centred Cities shows how Aotearoa’s urban centres are acting to meet current complex crises in climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing.

Repurposing New Zealand CBDs

Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez examines how NZ central business districts can forge a future where our cities are sustainable, vibrant and culturally rich.

Recycled glass for road construction

AUT researchers find a more sustainable way of stabilising roads - replacing cement with waste glass that would otherwise go to landfill.

Dr Shahab Ramhormozian interview

AUT Associate Professor of seismic engineering Dr Shahab Ramhormozian speaks about his research and career so far on HERA podcast Stirring the Pot.

Research award for AUT architect

Sustainable architecture lecturer Dr Priscila Besen received a prestigious award for her research into futureproofing NZ’s heritage buildings.