Expertise

Building physics, energy systems and environmental design, informed by professional practice and research.

01

Building Performance

Whole-building energy modelling and environmental analysis to understand how design decisions affect energy use and indoor conditions.

  • Building physics & passive design
  • HVAC & central plant modelling
  • Thermal comfort & daylight
  • Design options & performance optimisation

Projects include King Salman International Airport, Hyundai Global Business Complex and Oracle Global Headquarters.

02

Decarbonisation & Retrofit

Assessment of operational energy and carbon, with a focus on existing buildings and the sequencing of improvements.

  • Energy & carbon baselines
  • Electrification & heat pumps
  • Plant, controls & envelope interventions
  • Retrofit options & phased pathways

Experience includes the ATB Place net-zero retrofit study and district-scale building performance work at Square One.

03

Applied Building Science

Research into environmental design, modelling methods and the capacity of buildings to respond to changing conditions.

  • Mixed-mode & natural ventilation
  • Future climate & thermal performance
  • Modelling literacy & the performance gap
  • Adaptability & computational methods

Research connects building physics with architectural design, supported by simulation, sensitivity analysis and investigation of design methods.