This research focuses on developing Whole Life Cycle methods to design climate-responsive, low-carbon and circular buildings and in-between spaces. The position is part of a European-funded research project that aims to overcome the siloed approach between building and urban design by developing an early-stage decision-support system.
The project places people and communities at the centre of building and urban design, aiming to deliver climate-responsive, resilient and circular design strategies towards the decarbonisation of buildings and precincts.
What you do
- Lead the development of an innovative Whole Life Cycle (WLC) decision-support framework that integrates environmental, circularity, economic, social and resilience indicators.
- Develop innovative methodologies that place climate-responsive in-between spaces at the heart of low-carbon, resilient building renovation.
- Identify, classify and evaluate in-between space archetypes, assessing their climatic performance, adaptability, buildability, circularity and integration into both new construction and renovation projects.
- Validate research through demonstrators in different European countries, collaborating with architects, engineers, municipalities and industry partners.
- Contribute to practical design methods and digital decision-support tools that accelerate the transition towards climate-resilient, circular and people-centred built environments.
- Support the research group’s research and network activities, such as editorial assistance, project acquisition, and conference organisation.
What they ask
- A PhD degree in architecture, building technology, building engineering, façade engineering, or similar disciplines.
- Affinity with sustainability standards, LCA, and circular economy in the construction sector.
- Motivation to develop innovative methods addressing real-world challenges in sustainable and resilient building renovation.
- Experience with research acquisition and project management.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in interdisciplinary research.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good planning skills, scientific rigour and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
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