WELCOME TO IBPSA-ENGLAND

A PhD studentship is currently available at De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom, to support research in building design optimization. This research is part of the “Advanced DesignBuilder + Optimisation (ADOPT)” project, which aims to implement the capability of multi-objective optimization in mainstream building performance simulation software. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with building simulation experiences and programming skills to apply. The closing date for application is 15 March. For more details about the studentship, please visit: http://www.iesd.dmu.ac.uk/vacancies/.

NEW EVENT: BUILDING SIMULATION IN PRACTICE Date: 17th February 2010Location: University College LondonWilkins Building, Haldane RoomGower Street, WC1E6BT London Organisers: IBPSA-England and UCL Supported by: CIBSE Home Counties Dr Michael Lim of AECOM has been invited to give this evening lecture which will introduce different approaches to use of building simulation tools in practice, including the quick and dirty modelling.Dr Michael Lim is a Senior Engineer within the Applied Research and Sustainable Development group of AECOM. His primary roles include building simulation for building regulation compliance, energy model for M&E design, energy statement and sustainable building design. Apart from commercial projects, he has also been involved in several research based projects, including the study of concrete as thermal storage for the Steel Construction Institute, overheating in conservatories for Pilkington Glass ltd. and the use of blinds in mitigating extreme conditions conservatories for Appeal Blinds ltd.He graduated with a Bachelor in...

Vacancy advertisement details - reference 1155/1Location: Plymouth, Devon, PL14 9TG Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 paQualification required: 2:1 (Hons) in Computing or IT related subjectClosing Date: 08 February 2010KTP Advert Ref: 1155/1Are you a graduate with expertise in software development and data analysis, with a keen interest in energy conservation? Would you like to turn this into a career opportunity?We are looking to appoint a well organised, highly motivated individual to take the lead role to develop software systems to analyse building process energy usage and the data enhancing service provided to clients enabling them to make greater carbon savings. Employed by the University of Plymouth on an 18 month fixed term contract with the possibility of continuing employment with C3 Resources, you will work under the supervision of experts from the School of Computing and Mathematics and the School of Architecture, Design and the Environment.Skills required: You will have graduated...