01 About
Franz Fuerst is Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of Cambridge, where he serves as Fellow and Director of Studies at Trinity Hall.
Leadership & Editorial Roles
- Co-Editor, Spatial Economic Analysis
- Director, Graduate Programme in Land Economy
- Principal Investigator on international research projects
- Coordinator of doctoral and postdoctoral research teams
Research Excellence
Professor Fuerst specializes in applied econometrics, using large-scale datasets to understand how the built environment influences economic outcomes through energy consumption, occupant health, and environmental risks. His award-winning research on sustainable real estate has garnered international recognition, including the 2022 ARES/CoStar Best Paper Award and the 2021 Nick Tyrrell Prize.
Industry Background
Prior to academia, Professor Fuerst worked at BNP Paribas Real Estate, leading market research and consultancy for large-scale commercial real estate portfolio transactions, bringing valuable industry perspective to his academic work.
Recent Awards
2022 ARES/CoStar Best Paper Award
2021 Nick Tyrrell Prize
Editorial Leadership
Co-Editor, Spatial Economic Analysis
Academic Fellowships
Academy of Social Sciences
Trinity Hall & J.M. Keynes Fund
02 Research Areas
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Core research area
LEED, Energy Star, BREEAM certifications and market impacts
ExplorePortfolio Management & REITs
Financial economics
Real estate investment trusts and portfolio strategies
ExploreReal Estate Valuation
Applied research
Green labels, market segmentation, and pricing
ExploreClimate Change
Current focus
Climate risk pricing and carbon emissions
ExploreMachine Learning
Methodological innovation
Interpretable ML for real estate analysis
ExploreSpatial Economics
Editorial focus
Urban form, employment centers, and spatial patterns
Explore03 Recognition & Appointments
Recent Awards
- ARES/CoStar Best Paper Award (2022)
- Nick Tyrell Prize (2021)
- Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Best Paper Award
- Emerald Outstanding Paper Award
Academic Positions
- Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences
- J.M. Keynes Fund Fellow
- Cambridge University Land Society Fellow
- Fellow, Thrive Research Hub, University of Melbourne
Industry Experience
- BNP Paribas Real Estate - Market Research & Forecasting
- Commercial portfolio transaction consultancy
- Policy advisor on sustainable building standards
- EU Horizon 2020 programme Principal Investigator
Editorial Roles
- Co-Editor, Spatial Economic Analysis
- Editorial Board Member, various journals
- Principal Investigator, EU Horizon 2020 programme
- Research team coordinator for doctoral researchers
International Appointments
- Global Visiting Professor, Technical University of Munich
- Visiting Professor, Hitotsubashi University Tokyo
- Fellow, Thrive Research Hub, University of Melbourne
- Previous posts at City University of New York
Research Approach
My research applies econometric methods to understand the intersection of real estate markets, sustainability, and urban economics. I focus on using large-scale datasets to examine how environmental features and policies affect property values and investment decisions.
04 Selected Publications
05 Teaching & Supervision
Teaching
Director of the Graduate Programme at the Department of Land Economy. Current courses include:
- RE02 - Real Estate Finance and Investment
- RE03 - Real Estate Development
- Paper 11 - Urban and Land Economics
Research Supervision
Supervises doctoral students researching real estate economics, sustainable finance, and urban development. Past students have pursued careers in both academia and industry.
Professional Development
Contributes to executive education programs on ESG integration, climate risk assessment, and real estate investment strategies.
Research Supervision Areas
06 Contact
ff274@cam.ac.uk
Address
Department of Land Economy
17 Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RX, UK