Our goal is to establish the behavioral and economic foundations for urban and environmental planning and policies aimed at sustainable urbanization. Our research uniquely connects real estate industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy makers globally, to generate impacts on the ground.
— Siqi Zheng, Faculty Director

Research Interests

Climate, Cities and Real Estate

Building decarbonization, climate risks in real estate markets, well-being and climate justice and air quality in cities – are integral aspects of achieving better and more sustainable urbanization in order to reach our collective goal of Net Zero by 2050.

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Sustainable Urbanization and Real Estate in Asia

In an increasingly urbanized global landscape, China's rapid urbanization provides a valuable model for comprehending the advantages and disadvantage of this trend. Examining this process in China may yield beneficial insights and lessons learned that can be applied to other regions worldwide, offering valuable best practices for urban development.

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Current Projects