Architecture Facilities

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Based on a 12-acre, Grade II-listed former brewery, this School has some of our most treasured facilities. Students use cutting-edge equipment and technology at Europe’s largest specialist architecture and built environment campus.

Springfield Campus

Exterior of Springfield campus with signage displaying Springfield and the University of Wolverhampton logos on the walls

School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

6 state-of-the-art laboratories, covering built environment; water engineering and hydraulics; geotechnics; wet materials; multi-use testing; and heavy structures.
School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Virtual reality (VR) equipment, including omni-directional treadmills, a ‘visualisation wall’, and large multi-touch table for collaboration
School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Data capture technology including HD 3D laser scanner, ground-penetrating radars, and drones.
School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Building information modelling (BIM) software including industry-standard software programs for structural analysis and geotechnical design, and transportation modelling software.
School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Springfield offers a range of flexible social teaching spaces, private study rooms and a 125 seater lecture theatre
School of Architecture and Built Environment

School of Architecture and Built Environment

A double height architectural super studio giving you views of Wolverhampton’s rich heritage and unique geographical position

National Brownfield Institute

Exterior of the National Brownfield Institute building, with its name displayed as a sign on the side of the building

National Brownfield Institute

National Brownfield Institute

Spot, the agile, mobile robot dog; a state-of-the-art canine robot to aid digital construction
National Brownfield Institute

National Brownfield Institute

Immersive Igloo 360° video screen
National Brownfield Institute

National Brownfield Institute

Wearable and hand-held laser scanning devices to help stakeholders ensure they make the right data-led decisions
National Brownfield Institute

National Brownfield Institute

Physical testing laboratories for testing soil samples, water, and site conditions

The exterior of the Ambika Paul building and its entrance lit up at night

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