IBPSA-England: International Building Performance Simulation Association - England

DMU PhD Studentship: Advanced DesignBuilder + Optimisation (ADOPT)

Fri, 19 Feb 10 06:49:30 -0800

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

Mon, 01 Feb 10 05:49:54 -0800

NEW EVENT: BUILDING SIMULATION IN PRACTICE

Date: 17th February 2010

Location:

University College London

Wilkins Building, Haldane Room

Gower 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 Mechanical Engineering and later with a PhD on Process Control and Systems Engineering both from the University of Bristol. Prior to joining AECOM, he was contracted as a Research Assistant for numerous years within the University of Bristol Dynamics and Control Engineering Group. He worked with the Earthquake Engineering Group on a joint EPSRC research project in the development of Hybrid Testing Technology in collaboration with the University of Oxford

He is currently part of the team assisting the government in rolling out the Display Energy Certificate and Operational Rating of buildings as well as in the validation and approval of non-domestic building energy calculation software for commercial use and the production of the Energy Performance Certificate.

Programme:

18:00 Coffee/Tea

18:30 Introduction by David Frank (CIBSE Home Counties)

18:35 Guest Lecture by Dr Michael Lim (AECOM)

19:15 Discussion moderated by Dr Malcolm Cook (IBPSA England)

19:30 End

KTP @ University of Plymouth

Tue, 26 Jan 10 00:51:41 -0800

Vacancy advertisement details - reference 1155/1

Location: Plymouth, Devon, PL14 9TG

Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 pa

Qualification required: 2:1 (Hons) in Computing or IT related subject

Closing Date: 08 February 2010

KTP Advert Ref: 1155/1

Are 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 within the last 3 years with a BSc (Hons) 2.1 or above in Computing or an IT related subject. You will have a professional approach with the ability to work and deliver to meet deadlines. The successful applicant must be a highly motivated individual with experience in software development and very good Programming skills in a contemporary high level language e.g. Java and / or C#. Knowledge of distributed systems development and an understanding of pattern recognition techniques and / or Artificial Intelligence would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be articulate and numerate with a keen interest in energy saving measures and reducing CO2 emissions. You will have a professional approach, with the ability to work and deliver to meet deadlines. A good command of the English language with an ability to communicate complex concepts to a non academic audience is essential.

Knowledge Base Partner: Plymouth, University of

Company partner: C3 Resources Limited

Company business area: Provide energy management solutions to industrial, commercial and public sector clients across the South West. This involves collecting and managing metered building usage data on gas, electricity, water, compressed air, steam etc and analysing the data to provide intelligence on activity, recommendations for savings and verification of savings.

Contact: Janet Medland, University of Plymouth, Research and Enterprise, 3rd floor Nancy Astor Building,
Drake Circus, Plymouth. PL4 8AA
, Tel: 01752 588915 01752 588915
gradopps@plymouth.ac.uk

Additional Info: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=17496

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Building Energy Demand

Fri, 15 Jan 10 09:34:21 -0800

Department: Civil and Building Engineering
Role Type: Academic Posts
Vacancy Posted: Friday 15 January 2010
Closing Date: Tuesday 16 February 2010
Salary/Benefits: £32,620 - £35,646/£36,715 - £43,840 per annum or £46,510 - £52,347 per annum

The UK Doctoral Training Centre in Energy and the Built Environment is the national centre for postgraduate training to reduce CO2 emissions, secure our energy supply, and provide healthier more affordable buildings.

We seek an academic leader to manage the Centre who has a science or engineering background, a keen interest in multi-disciplinary research, a proven ability to initiate and expand internationally excellent research, and a track record of academic publishing in the area of energy and buildings. Excellent PhD student supervision credentials and experience of course development, ideally at the MSc/MRes level, are also important.

Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed University Application form.

Informal Discussions

For informal discussions, please contact Professor Kevin Lomas (Professor of Building Simulation) by email or on 01509 222615

You can write with informal enquiries to: Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU

NEW EVENT: Passive & Hybrid Downdraught Cooling Symposium

Tue, 08 Dec 09 00:51:43 -0800

NEW EVENT: REGISTRATION

Date: 07^th and 08^th January 2010

Location: University College London, Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E6BT London

Organisers: Nottingham University, UCL, CIBSE School Design Group, CIBSE Natural Ventilation Group and IBPSA-England

IBPSA England have contributed to the organisation of this international symposium which will introduce different approaches to downdraught cooling and illustrate this by reference to case study buildings around the world. The market for Passive & Hybrid Downdraught Cooling in Europe, India and China, and life-cycle costs will also be addressed. Climatic applicability and design strategies and rules of thumb will be discussed prior to the introduction to the software tools in the workshop. A special session will review the design and performance of the UCL School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies to which a visit is planned for the Friday afternoon.

All delegates will get a copy of ‘Design Sourcebook’ which provides a ‘state of the art’ summary, and guidance for architects and engineers. The sourcebook also includes two software tools which will enable architects and engineers to predict energy and environmental performance and to assess the affects of design changes on performance. The draft Sourcebook and software will be available free of charge to all delegates to the symposium.

By attending the International Symposium one will be able to gain significant insight into recent developments and applications of PHDC around the world.

IMPORTANT: If you would like to participate in the two-day symposium, please email our administrators to request a registration form, to:

Jing.Wang@nottingham.ac.uk

Mirentxu.Ulloa@nottingham.ac.uk

Registration fee is £100. This includes an electronic copy of the draft Design Sourcebook and Software Tools + lunch for both days, and refreshments.

Participants are requested to bring a fully charged laptop with them on the second day of the event, which will include an interactive workshop.

Please note that limited seats are available and therefore registration occurs on a first come first serve basis.

PROGRAMME: DAY 1

9.00 Coffee and registration

9.30 Welcome - Professor Alexi Marmot (UCL)

9.40 Keynote Introduction - Mario Cucinella (Italy), Max Fordham (UK)

10.00 Introduction to Passive and Hybrid Downdraught Cooling –Professor Brian Ford (UNOTT)

10.30 Tea & Coffee Break

Session A:

Chair: Dr. Simos Yannas (AA)

11.00 Applicability to new buildings: Case studies– Elizabeth Francis (MCA, Italy)

11.30 Applicability in Europe & USA Case Studies –Professor Brian Ford (UNOTT)

12.00 Market Projection & Financial Analysis – Paul Thomas (DL)

12.30 Panel Session - All

13.00 – 14.00 LUNCH

Session B:

Chair: Professor Derek Croome (Reading University)

14.00 Climatic applicability & Performance Analysis:Comfort & energy – Dr José Manuel Salmerón (AICIA)

14.40 Designing Downdraught Cooling Systems: Introduction to Sourcebook and Rules of thumb –Elizbeth Francis (MCA)

15.10 Panel Session - All

15.30 Tea/coffee break and exhibition

Session C:

Chair: Professor Brian Ford (UNOTT)

UCL School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies: Case Study

15.45 Professor Alan Short (University of Cambridge)

16.15 Professor Kevin Lomas and Dr Malcolm Cook (Loughborough University)

17.15 Feedback session – ALL

17.45 Close

PROGRAMME: DAY 2

Note:

All workshop participants need to bring personal laptops with software loaded. The software will be provided during the Day 1

9.00 Coffee and registration

9.30 Workshop Part 1: Performance Analysis – Professor Servando Alvarez (AICIA)

11.00 Tea & Coffee Break

11.15 Workshop Part 2: Getting the grip with the performance tool - Professor Servando Alvarez (AICIA)

12.30 Discussion/Feedback – ALL

13.00 – 14.00 LUNCH

14.00 Visit: UCL School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies

15.00 Close