Design
Ensuring Sustainable Designs Live up
Research focus areas:
- Pushing the boundaries of design and simulation
- BIM & Interoperability
- Better Building Design
- Closing the Gap between Estimated and Actual Energy Consumption
- Optimisation for BREEAM & LEED & high performance buildings
Design Projects
Explore our design related research projects.
OPTIMISE
Completed
A Simulation-based Optimisation Tool for the Minimisation of Building Carbon Emissions
LESSONS
Completed
Better guidance on design decisions to deliver zero carbon and low impact buildings
IMPACT
Completed
Explore IMPACT’s methods to assess and improve building energy performance.
UMBRELLA
Completed
Business Model Innovation for High Performance Buildings Supported by Whole Life Optimisation
HAR-WIN
Completed
Learn how HAR-WIN advances high-performance envelopes for energy savings.
AMBER
Completed
Assessment Methodology for Building Energy Ratings