Make

We “learn by doing” and are continually researching and prototyping. We use emerging ideas, concepts and technologies so that we are in a better position to inspire and inform.

• Publications

  

  Campus of the Future

  What changes will influence how we work in the future?
  What will the future workplace look and feel like? The report covers four thematic areas which we believe will prove instrumental in shaping the future of higher education.

• Research

  

  4see workshop on economic growth

  On 29th June 2011 as part of the lunchtime series organised by the strategic futures network, FAN Club 2.0, the 4see model was introduced followed by detailed discussion of implications of economic growth for the UK service sector and overall employment.

• Publications

  

  Living Workplace

  The Living Workplace report highlights Foresight opinion on the future of the workplace. It summarises some of the key Drivers of Change and gives examples of workplace environments that are leading the way in innovative design and use of space.

• Research

  

  A global land-grab: is food the strongest currency?

  Increasing populations and environmental degradation are placing a huge strain upon global food supplies. Many countries have developed a new strategy to secure their food stocks – leasing or buying agricultural land abroad.

• Events

  

  Discussion: Oceans – Our World’s Bank, London

  An evening of discussion and a reception to celebrate the London launch of the Drivers of Change: Oceans.

• Tools

  

  Future Tools

  To help the firm make full use of and shape the development of the most useful BEM tools, Arup’s Foresight, Innovation & Incubation team is engaged in an ongoing review of new design software and innovative applications of existing software.

• Research

  

  DoC Connect

  The Drivers of Change cards are a catalyst for awareness: they explore 300+ issues which are “driving change” in the world. We invite you to use them to think about changes in your society and what actions you might take in response.

• Prototype

  

  smart pop up retail

  One of the consistent “future tech” ideas that pops out of many of our foresight by design workshops includes some magic that allows friendly robots to make “suggestions” that support your consumption.

• Research

  

  Fighting for resources: a new type of conflict?

  Many of the Earth’s natural resources will not last forever. Countries are now willing to go to war to secure their natural resource supplies to ensure their future security. How is resource scarcity influencing the political and social agenda?