● Research Projects

Research that informs better decisions.

Selected research projects in heritage, energy and indoor environments — each one connecting evidence with practical solutions for the built environment.

Design Projects

Heritage

Digital Documentation of Omani Architectural Heritage

Field documentation, HBIM and digital archiving of three historic Omani houses.

2026

Heritage

Sustainable Materials and Circular Strategies for Heritage Buildings

Bio-based and circular retrofits for historic buildings, assessed across three countries.

2026

Energy

Energy Performance and Retrofit Optimisation of a Research Building

EnergyPlus simulation, neural networks and a genetic algorithm — pointing to about 35% lower energy use.

2020

Energy

Kinetic Façade Research for Hotel Energy Performance and Guest Comfort

Three responsive façade prototypes compared through 1,800+ simulation-based optimisation runs.

2026

Indoor Environment

Predictive Indoor Overheating & Thermal Resilience

Understanding heat exposure through environmental data.

2026

Digital Twins

Explainable Digital Twins for Indoor Environmental Risk Prediction

Connecting building data with predictive intelligence.

2026