Institute for Sustainable Building Design

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The institute conducts high-value, high-impact research and delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate training in a wide range of fields covering sustainability, design and management in the built environment. Particular areas of expertise include: building energy systems, acoustics, water and drainage, building simulation, low carbon innovations, construction informatics, building conservation, construction management, circular economy approaches, as well as innovation in built environment education. The Institute's work aims to provide new insights into the current technical, social and management challenges facing the building industry. Its research outcomes help with informing policy makers and providing the knowledge and tools required by building professionals.

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Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh

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