School of Architecture and Built Environment
Welcome to the School of Architecture and Built Environment
The School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) aligns its teaching and research under the broad theme of Planning, Designing and Constructing Resilient Communities; where resilience is defined as the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change and sustain vibrancy in the face of adversity.
Through the research it undertakes and the programs it offers, SABE advances knowledge in its fields of expertise, and it develops professionals who serve their communities in ways that show particular respect for Country, the sustainability of our environment and the principles of social justice, equity and diversity.
Country-guided practices
Acknowledging Country through an Indigenous lens in the built environment
Why study with us?
Our graduates are highly sought after, equipped to become leaders in the industry. Students gain the tools and practical knowledge to become creative and innovative graduates. Our degrees are accredited by respective national and international professional bodies.
Showcasing our School
Our facilities
Our hands-on workshop facilities encourage students to learn and explore through making and collaborating.
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Our School, Industry and Community
The School of Architecture and Built Environment maintains strong connections with industry, community and alumni.
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Our students
The School of Architecture and Built Environment has seen many great student success stories.
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Student work
Research that matters
The School of Architecture and Built Environment at Newcastle has developed an international reputation for research into design and the built environment. Academic staff in our School have been awarded national and international prizes for research and design.
Scientists uncover the climate of a planet 280 light-years away
An international team of researchers has mapped the weather – including temperature, cloud cover and winds – on an exoplanet that is roughly 280 light-years from Earth.
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Partnering to prevent local extinction of threatened marsupial
City of Newcastle (CN), the University of Newcastle and FAUNA Research Alliance have joined forces to investigate ways to protect Squirrel Gliders in the Lower Hunter.
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Funding boost to technology for lower emission steel
Promising technology that could be suited to the processing of Australian iron ores to create lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity steel has been awarded more than $2.9m in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding to progress research to a pilot-ready stage.
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Food and nutrition degree serves Keren a rewarding career
Coming from a ‘foodie family’, Keren Peter says food has always been in her blood, so studying the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition was a natural choice.
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Earth Sciences expert Professor Frisia cements global standing
Professor Silvia Frisia has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal for her highly significant contribution to the field of carbonate sedimentology, applied particularly to palaeoclimate science – the study of ancient climates.
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University of Newcastle Professor Appointed Chief Scientist for South Australia
The University of Newcastle has congratulated Professor Craig Simmons for his appointment to the role of Chief Scientist for South Australia.
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PD+Health: IP and data integrity - getting it right from the start
In this workshop, we will discuss the different types of intellectual property, when and how to consider protecting it, and how to go about doing this. Specific topics will include:*What is IP?*Different types of IP*When and when not to file patents
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Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition
Explore brilliantly bad ideas, refine pitches, compete, and network in a fun-filled event celebrating unconventional creativity!
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Women's Professorial Network - Menopause Matters
This one hour session includes a special presentation by Dr Cate Bendall from East Coast Menopause and will include a q+a with a member from our Wellbeing, Health and Safety team on flexibility and leave options you can utilise.
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Accelerator (All-Industries and Cleantech) Info Session
Join the I2N team and program alum for an overview of the I2N Accelerator and learn about the support participants will receive to build their businesses and reach their fullest potential.
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Spill the Tea on and SDG - Science and Engineering Edition
Discover insights on innovative spaces and challenges in science and engineering, with a focus on SDG Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
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PD+Micro Credentials: Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability
Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability. There has been a lot of discussion about micros as potential new pathways to learning and the focus on skills and employability. In this seminar we discuss the challenges of ‘doing learning differently’ and focusing on the needs of the learners and industry.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.