Department · vaiu-arc-built-*
The economics, finance, development, construction, and management of the built environment, including smart buildings and sustainable urban development.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair · Urban Economics & Markets
Prof. Noor Rhodes
Urban and real estate economics, housing and land markets, and market analysis and forecasting.
Professor · Finance & Investment
Prof. Rustam Selby
Real estate finance and valuation, REITs and capital markets, and portfolio and risk management.
Professor · Development & Project Management
Prof. Emre Ivor
Development process and feasibility, public-private partnerships, and construction project management.
Professor · Building Performance & Facilities Management
Prof. Kwame Solen
Facilities and asset management, building operations and maintenance, and occupant health and indoor environment.
Professor · PropTech & Smart Buildings
Prof. Fatima Cove
PropTech and real estate analytics, smart building systems and IoT, and digital twins for asset management.
Professor · Sustainable Development & ESG
Prof. Elif Kellen
Green building certification and policy, ESG in real estate, and low-carbon urban development economics.
