Ove Arup Foundation
Ove Arup Foundation is an independent charity honouring the memory of philosopher and engineer Sir Ove Arup who believed in the benefit of collaborative and multi-disciplinary approaches in the design of the built environment.
Vision
A sustainable, resilient, uplifting and inclusive built environment for everyone – whether living in cities, towns or villages – shaped by diverse perspectives and skills across multiple branches of knowledge.
Mission
Ove Arup Foundation promotes the advancement and communication of knowledge about the built environment by supporting pioneering research and education projects and programmes. We act as a catalyst to develop new initiatives through collaborations with organisations and communities globally, supporting students, academics, professionals and society at large. We prioritise holistic and multi-disciplinary approaches, and initiatives that aim to be self-sustaining in the long term. Our mission is to promote learning and the sharing of knowledge about a progressively improving and sustainable built environment.