Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Loughborough |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | The studentship is for three years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 16th July 2024 |
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Closes: | 27th August 2024 |
Reference: | ABCE24/SC1a |
More than half of the world’s population is urban, with projections indicating a rise to 68% by 2050. In alignment with this, the UK aims to boost housing supply of 300,000 homes per year. However, existing sustainability standards have been deemed insufficient in mitigating the impacts of climate change-induced overheating and lack the necessary sophistication to consider the building performance implications of individual design typologies and site planning.
To ensure future-proofing of new-build homes in large scale developments and contribute to the advancement of sustainable housing practices in the UK, this PhD project will:
Please see this PhD project’s dedicated webpage for more information.
The studentship is for three years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees.
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