Research Unit for Energy and the Design of Environments (EDEn)
EDEn unit was established in 2006 to promote research in the field of sustainable building design and environmental engineering. The Unit is at the cutting edge of research in design sustainability, natural processes and renewable energy. This allows us to advice on developments and processes in a range of disciplines in the UK and abroad.
We attract national and international funding from numerous bodies such as the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and the European Union. We also seek to inform industry from inside through our MSc in Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design, which can be studied full or part time on a modular CPD basis.
Current research activity in EDE includes work in the following areas:
• climate change and sustainable building design
• rational use of energy in buildings
• urban microclimate
• thermal comfort in complex environments
• environmental stimuli and behavioural responses
• façade engineering
• building acoustics
• coastal and offshore engineering
• wave energy converters
• wind interaction with structures
Many of our projects involve collaboration with industrial partners and stakeholders. We are currently working with:
3D Reid, Aedas Architects, Bristol City Council, Buro Happold, Derrick Braham Associates, DesignBuilder Software, Edenvale Young Associates, Embley Energy Ltd, Environmental Design Solutions, Faber Maunsell, Fielden Clegg Bradley, Hoare Lea, Hopkins Architects, Integrated Environmental Solutions, Manchester Airport, Plogg International.
We normally advise all candidates to make contact with a potential supervisor from our academic staff. Information on scholarships and application procedures can be found here and in the Postgraduate Prospectus.