The Royal College of Art excels in world-leading art and design research with real-world impact. Its research is characterised by its roots in creative and innovative practice, by engagement with partners in business, industry, government and communities as well as across the creative and cultural sectors. The College’s focus is collaboration across disciplines, particularly in the humanities, technology, and ethics. In active discussion with the world, the RCA brings interdisciplinary researchers and partners together in vital areas such as climate and sustainability, technology and society, and leads the field in practice-based research.
Areas of activity
Connecting the green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-01: Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the NEBNEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoodsNEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
Circular and regenerative approaches for the built environment
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildingsNEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildingsNEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
Innovative funding and new business models for the transformation of neighbourhoods
NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-01: Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoodsNEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoodsNEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03: Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
Joint call
HORIZON-MISS-2026-04-CIT-NEB-B4P-CCRI-03: Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale
Towers of Winds seeks NEB/Horizon consortia: Athens-based research in urban cooling, environmental sensing and climate adaptation, with tested prototypes, engineering partners and opportunities for building, neighbourhood and urban-scale demonstration.
Partner looking for consortium
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
MISS-2026-04-CIT-NEB-B4P-CCRI-03 – Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale
Towers of Winds seeks NEB/Horizon consortia: Athens-based research in urban cooling, environmental sensing and climate adaptation, with tested prototypes, engineering partners and opportunities for building, neighbourhood and urban-scale demonstration.
Completing the consortia
Partner looking for consortium
Design - setting the project scope
Ideation - identifying the project idea
Drafting - writing the project proposal
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
MISS-2026-04-CIT-NEB-B4P-CCRI-03 – Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale