CEC Design - Climate, Energy, Comfort

References:	Research
	Sustainable city growth by coordinated system solutions for grey and green areas The aim of the project is to make urban environment more prepared for climate change, e.g. more intense heavy rainfalls and increased temperatures, by creating durable, functional and attractive paving surfaces compatible with green areas. The basic idea of the project is to find systems that integrate broad solutions where paved surfaces and vital vegetation, especially the trees, are integrated. A multidisciplinary consortium is formed to develop the technologically advanced holistic solutions needed. Preparatory poject coordinated by CBI Betonginstituet AB. Financing bySweden’s Innovation Agency – Vinnova.
	Vertical green as a modern building material and its consequences for building performance and street canyon climate Without reducing buildable surface the amount of vegetation in urban areas is efficiently increased by green walls. Recent advances in simulation software for thermal balances of buildings showed the need for adequate input data from green wall systems for calculating the effect on local urban climate. At present the simulations are not accurately treating green walls. This project will address these problems through a biological/technological approach. Results will be guidelines for selecting vegetation system and for installation and maintenance. Reliable data will contribute to improved simulations of urban micro-climate and building energy balance, also in a future changed climate. Project with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – SLU, Malmö University – MAH, and PEAB. Financing by PEAB and the Swedish Research Council – Formas.
	Sustainable Buildings, Jordan Rapidy increasing energy prices in Jordan makes updating of existing energy codes for buildings urgent. This research includes new national climate zoning, building typification, and computer simulation studies to optimize different building types for each climatic zone as a basis for new thermal regulations. Also software development and adaptation is included. Project with Lund University and Royal Scientific Society – RSS. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida. Report
	Urban Environment, Morocco Differences between traditional and modern urban patterns in North Africa is generally wide. Both models have advantages and problems in relation to climate. The research highlighted many of these aspects and gave recommendations on how to find good solutions in today's urban planning. Project with Lund University and Laboratoire Public d'Essais et d'Etudes – LPEE. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida.
	Housing Design for Lower Domestic Energy Use China is the world's largest country with one of the fastest economic development. Building construction is increasing, and the use of energy for climatisation is introduced with improved living standards. China's energy balance is negative since some years, and there are urgent needs for mitigating this trend. One solution is to decrease the use of energy in the housing sector. This report studies multistorey buildings in Beijing climate zone and presents prioriy lists for improvement in design. Field study with Lund University and China Architectural Design & Research Group – CAG. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida.
	Climatic Design of Buildings using Passive Techniques A condensed handbook on climate, comfort and building design, including builiding materials and simple climatisation systems. A case study presents results from measurements, computer simulations and experimental building. Recommendations on passive design are given for all main climate types. Desk study with Lund University. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida.
	Desert Buildings, Tunisia Building regulations were uniform for all Tunisia, irrespective of climate. Many institutional buildings were built according to type drawings established by central authorities. With application in Tozeur in southern Tunisia, studies on local climate conditions lead to recommendations for climate-sensitive design, i a use of roof insulation. Based on these, an experimental Children Activity Centre was erected. Project with Lund University and Agence de Réhabilitation et de Renovation Urbaine – ARRU. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – Sida.
	Design for Desert An architect's approach to passive climatisation in hot and arid regions Doctorate research, summing up past experiences from activities in North Africa. A methodology of a combination of measurements, computer simulations and experimental building is presented. A nubmer of factors are analysed, and recommendations for building in hot-arid climate are given. PhD thesis, Lund University, 1995.
	Buildings Adapted to Hot-Arid Climate, Algeria The method included computer simulations, measurements and construction of experimental buildings. In a twin-room laboratory in Ghardaia, Southern Algeria, several climatic factors and climatisation strategies were tested, for example night-ventilation. Project with Lund University and Centre National d'Etudes et de Recherche du Bâtiment - CNERIB. Financing by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - Sida.
	Academic activities Supervision of Phd students, e g: Johansson, Erik: Urban Design and Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Warm Climates (Lund University, 2006). Tablada de la Torre, Abel: Shape of New Residential Buildings in the Historical Centre of Ols Havana to favour Natural Ventilation and Thermal Comfort (Katolic University of Leuven, Belgium, 2006).
	Memberships PLEA – Passive and Low Energy Architecture. Member of PLEA Associates, frequent technical reviewer and participant in PLEA annual international conferences. IAUC – International Association for Urban Climate. Member andparticipation in the ICUC6 conference in Göteborg, Sweden in 2006.