building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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Low-cost digital twin for building performance monitoring and control system operation

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

The UK government urges us to build 'better, faster and greener' to mitigate our housing shortage and move towards net-zero carbon homes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Livingstone, Dr C H See

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

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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

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

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Optimising Building Morphology Parameters and Lowering Embodied Carbon in Buildings Through Multi-Objective Optimisation

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

The construction sector is widely recognised for producing significant carbon emissions, significantly impacting its environmental and economic viability and the substantial expenses incurred throughout a building's lifespan (Y. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NF Fernando, Dr TO Olawumi, Dr MJ Jowkar

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

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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

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

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Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In an era where the quest for sustainability intersects with the imperative of human well-being, the building sector stands at a critical juncture [1,2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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

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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

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

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Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Cardiff University Welsh School of Architecture

Professor Zhiwen Luo is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ‘Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change’. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Luo

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

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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

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

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Modular and industrialised solutions for building retrofit

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

More than 85% of the 2050 building stock is already built and almost all will require some form of retrofit/renovation in order to meet global carbon emissions reductions goals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fuertes

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

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Digitally twinned rating systems for low energy housing in Scotland

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

This PhD Project aims to develop innovative ‘digitally twinned’ rating systems for low energy housing in Scotland. Energy efficiency is becoming a pressing issue that must be addressed in current and future housing developments. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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

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BIM4Regs – A framework for facilitating automated building regulations compliance diagnostics in BIM Model

Leeds Beckett University School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University is currently accepting applications for up to 4 funded full-time PhD Research Studentships. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Ajayi

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Circular Economy Strategies in Building Environment Engineering

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project presents a unique opportunity for individuals interested in addressing sustainability challenges within the building environment through the lens of circular economy principles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Application of mobile construction as an innovative strategy for building retrofit alteration and addition across the UK

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

Building sector in the UK contributes to nearly half of the UK energy use and about 30% of the national Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MJ Jowkar, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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

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Building integrated Photvoltaic for existing buildings

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

As the quest for sustainable building increases, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) promises to be a viable energy source that easily blends with modern architectural materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NS Sellami

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

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We have 493 building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 493 building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Low-cost digital twin for building performance monitoring and control system operation

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

Optimising Building Morphology Parameters and Lowering Embodied Carbon in Buildings Through Multi-Objective Optimisation

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

Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

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

Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Innovative Building Services Renovation in Scottish Zero Emission Neighbourhoods

Modular and industrialised solutions for building retrofit

Digitally twinned rating systems for low energy housing in Scotland

BIM4Regs – A framework for facilitating automated building regulations compliance diagnostics in BIM Model

Circular Economy Strategies in Building Environment Engineering

Application of mobile construction as an innovative strategy for building retrofit alteration and addition across the UK

Building integrated Photvoltaic for existing buildings

We have 493 building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 493 building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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