ZEBRA
ZEBRA (Zero Energy Building Reduced Algorithm) is a free novel and simple tool for modelling the energy and carbon performance of buildings.
Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments
We conduct innovative research and consultancy in sustainable building design and environmental engineering, including renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Featured research projects
Read about some of our current research projects.
Healthy housing for displaced people
Our project aims to create a science of shelter design to improve the living conditions of refugees and other displaced persons living in camps.
Creating localised future weather for the built environment
Our project will produce a time series of weather in 2080 for 11,000 locations in the UK.
Active Building Centre
We are contributing to the development and construction of Active Buildings, which produce more energy than they use.
Zero peak energy building design for India
We aim to eliminate peak energy demand in Indian buildings through a new science of zero peak energy building design for warm climates.
Case studies
Read about some of our research and its impact.
Predicting extreme weather to futureproof our built environment against climate change
Our researchers have found a way to produce downloadable localised weather data that will accurately predict how hot the UK could be in 2080.
General public input will help improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new approach for improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings without changing their character.
‘Flat pack’ recyclable emergency shelters to help hurricane victims
People displaced by natural disasters could benefit from recyclable plastic-based shelters from University of Bath researchers and plastics company Protomax.
PassivHaus research leads to Britain’s first zero-carbon school
Research led by Professor David Coley has helped in the formal certification of a PassivHaus school in Exeter.
Our team
Find out more about our team, facilities and how you can work with us.
Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments staff
We are a group of academic and post-doctoral research staff from the fields of sustainable building design, energy efficiency and environmental engineering.
Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments doctoral students
Our doctoral students are working with our academic staff to carry out research across the remit of the Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments.
Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments industrial partners
We collaborate closely with industry to develop research projects and maximise their impact.
Facilities in the Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments
Find out about our facilities that are available to researchers, students and industry with expert support from University staff.
Study with us
There are master's and PhD opportunities across the remit of the Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments.
Architecture and Civil Engineering research degrees
Find out more about our PhD programme and how you can apply.
MSc Modern Building Design
Develop the knowledge of modern building design practice, methodologies and processes sought after by major engineering and architectural design consultancies.
MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design
Develop the skills to become an environmental design specialist and create buildings that combine sustainability with comfortable living.
Upcoming events
Find out about the events, conferences and seminar we are hosting.
Building Simulation and Optimisation 2022
13 Dec 2022 12.00pm
Online
IBPSA-England's Sixth Conference, and Second Virtual BSO Hosted by the University of Bath, Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments (EDEn)
About us
The Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments (EDEn) is made up of academics, researchers and students conducting leading research in sustainable building design, including aspects of environmental engineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Contact us
If you have any questions about studying, researching or working with us, please contact us in person or online.