Philip’s research focuses on design for disassembly in an architectural context. He has studied the life cycle of buildings and the sustainable reuse of building materials, and the recovery of embodied energy in construction materials and components. Through his research, Philip has developed principles of Design for Disassembly (DfD) and theoretical models for environmentally sustainable construction. Philip also researches in design education and the development of creativity. He is interested in the ways that creativity can be fostered and assessed within a university teaching environment. He is currently involved in a longitudinal study examining the predictors of academic success amongst 300 architecture and design students.