Modelling the energy and indoor environment performance of the housing stock (Ref: ABCE-EBE-DA)

About the Project

The health, wellbeing and productivity of our society necessitates low energy homes that provide year-round thermal comfort and good indoor environmental quality. New numerical models are needed that can predict not just the energy performance of our homes, but the indoor environmental quality as well. The models will need to consider insulation, ventilation, indoor air temperatures, and relative humidity. We have good links with the housing industry and access to a range of data sets. We're looking for a passionate and numerate person to join our research group and carry out the research needed to develop these new models.

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world’s leading integrated centre for built environment research. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework, the School was ranked first for our research environment, with 95% of our research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” for its influence on society, the economy, and policy.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
David Allinson d.allinson@lboro.ac.uk
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/abce/staff/david-allinson/Entry requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).Bench fees required: NoClosing date of advert: 30 June 2026Start date: October 2026Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years 2025/26 Band RB (UK £5,006, International £28,600)How to apply:
All applications must be made online and must include a completed studentship application form (instead of a personal statement) and a two-page research proposal based on the project description outlining how you would approach the project and what methods you would use. Under programme name, please select ‘Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (Built Environment)’. Please quote advert reference ABCE-EBE-DA.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents including an up-to-date CV, but a personal statement is not required.
ABCE will use these selection criteria to make a decision on your application.Project search terms:
built environmentEmail Address ABCE:
abce.pgr@lboro.ac.uk