Edinburgh Napier University Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 29 Edinburgh Napier University Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Assessment Framework for Inclusive Sustainable Public Places

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Traditional social life. While the social aspect is the most recognisable benefit known for urban places, many other benefits could be identified. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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Innovative Building Services Renovation in Scottish Zero Emission Neighbourhoods

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Energy Efficient Scotland programme outlines the path for our homes, businesses and public buildings to become more energy efficient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MJ Jowkar

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Exploring the impact of digital FM technologies on net zero commitments of the UK FM industry

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The UK facilities management (FM) industry witnessed a growth of 4.8% in 2022 and is set to see a growth rate of 5.1% in 2023. Despite this, much of the spotlight has been on decarbonisation of the building and construction industry on account of it being responsible for almost 40% of the global carbon emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DI Ikediashi, Dr CM Moobela

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Development of an AI-enabled tool for managing post-covid risks in UK healthcare system

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The erstwhile vibrant nature of the global health systems was temporary brought to its knees by the outbreak of COVID 19 pandemic in the early days of 2020. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DI Ikediashi, Dr AS Smith

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Enhancing Real Estate Transactions through the Metaverse: Focus on Property Tours and Design Visualization

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Property inspection and visualization is an important aspect of ensuring effective and efficient real estate transactions. Traditionally property is inspected online over numerous listing sites which as failed to provide accurate and complete information about the property. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr LK Khaddour

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Investigating the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Using Nanoparticle-Reinforced Recycled Building Materials

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Purpose. The construction industry is a major contributor to environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and waste generation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr BD D'amico

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Development of comprehensive multi-residential building retrofit, using archetype, cost-optimal and net-zero approach

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Purpose. Scotland’s existing housing sector contributes 6.3 million tones of CO2 annually, accounting for approximately 13% of the nation’s emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Mr SH Hart

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A systematic comparison of multiple building structures in steel, concrete, and timber: combining energy signatures, building energy simulations and archetype approach

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Purpose. Buildings and the construction industry are top contributors to climate change, and structures account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr R Hairstans

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An agent-based modelling approach to assess the decision-making strategies in community-scale flood resilience

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Flooding is a natural disaster that can have severe consequences for communities, causing damage to infrastructure and homes and even leading to loss of life (Auliagisni et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NF Fernando, Prof MD Deakin

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The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

There are currently no published peer reviewed papers looking specifically at School Streets projects. I published a report collated from grey literature and interviews with local government officers (Davis, 2020) which examined the perception of displacement parking associated with School Streets. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AD Davis, Dr JC Cowie

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Improving Post Contract Cost-Control Estimates using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Construction projects infamously suffer from significant financial losses and possible ultimate project failure as a result of poor financial management due to poor budgeting, cost prediction, monitoring, and not well-informed commercial management decisions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ND Dan-Jumbo, Dr DI Ikediashi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Smart Cities 4.0

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The intelligence of smart cities has been the subject of much academic debate over the past 20 years. This PhD opportunity shall study the latest version of smart cities as the urban and regional innovation system of the fourth industrial revolution. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MD Deakin, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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The Impact of Climate Change on Timber in Construction

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Construction delivery and operation accounts for 34% global final energy use and 37% energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst extracting finite resources and destroying natural habitats. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hairstans, Dr D Ridley-Ellis

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Engineered Timber Solutions for Circularity

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

There is a global market shift towards sustainable construction methods and correspondingly increased demand for mass timber products and systems with an emphasis on cross-laminated and glue-laminated timber forms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hairstans, Dr A Livingstone

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We have 29 Edinburgh Napier University Architecture, Building & Planning PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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