Our most important current research areas include ‘intelligent cities’ and systems, in which intelligent energy storage and exchange play a pivotal role, as well as research in the area of green-blue cities, supported by data and GIS. We are also conducting many studies on circularity and new innovative techniques (decentralised systems, additive manufacturing, smart waste management), as well as the relationship between cities and hinterlands (peri-urban areas) within the programme on ‘Urban Metabolism’, urban environments and infrastructure.