UCD ERG Graduate Programme

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN BUILDING PERFORMANCE

Academic staff of UCD ERG supervise students wishing to undertake Research Masters and PhD's on a range of related topics. Graduates to date have gone on to take up positions in both academic institutions and in industry including Loughborough University, Queens University, Tecnalia, Ove Arup & Partners and the Building Research Establishment.

If you are interested in pursuing a MArchSc (by Research) or a PhD with UCD ERG you are invited to submit a short outline of your proposed research and a current curriculum vitae to ergpostgrad@ucd.ie.

Masters of Architectural Science (MArchSc) Taught Masters Programme in Sustainable Building Design & Performance.

In September 2013, UCD ERG will launch a new Taught Masters graduate programme in Sustainable Building Design & Performance. Supporting a wide range of topics, the programme will build on the experience of UCD ERG in pursuing novel and innovative research.

The programme is an integral part of a wider programme of taught masters education at the UCD School of Architecture. Students will work alongside others in the Conservation & Heritage, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture taught masters programmes in a truly integrated and multidisclipinary educational environment.

For enquiries please email ergpostgrad@ucd.ie

How to apply
To apply please go to the UCD Gradulate Studies page. The closing date for applications is 15th April 2013. Applications are reviewed monthly.


Programme Overview		Sustainable Building Design & Performance

RECENT GRADUATES AND RESEARCH TOPICS

Life Cycle Energy Performance Evaluation of Buildings
Patxi Hernandez
PhD (Complete 2010)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny

Analysis of Passive Buildings in a Dynamic Maritime Climate
Qiang Lu
Masters in Architectural Science (MArchSc) (Complete 2010)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny

Investogation into the Performance of the PassivHaus Standard in a Maritime Climate
Adam Tilford
Masters in Architectural Science (MArchSc) (Complete 2010)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny, Vivienne Brophy

Indoor Air Quality in Irish Dwellings
Liyan Guo
PhD (Complete 2009)
Supervisor: J. Owen Lewis

Development of an Irish Building Environmental Assessment Methodology
Neasa Hourigan
Masters in Architectural Science (MArchSc) (Complete 2009)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny, Vivienne Brophy

Design and Development of a Dynamic Lighting Control System for an Artificial Sky
Darragh Clabby
Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) (Complete 2009)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny

Sustainability, Single Rural Housing and the Planning & Building Control Systems in Ireland.
Geraldine O'Daly
Masters in Architectural Science (MArchSc) (Complete 2007)
Supervisor: J. Owen Lewis, Vivienne Brophy

Thermal Mass and its effects on Energy Performance and Occupant Comfort in Office Buildings
Rory Walsh
Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) (Complete 2007)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny and Vivienne Brophy

Investigation into Building Energy Performance Calculation and Certification Methods in response to the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Kevin Burke
Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) (Complete 2006)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny and Vivienne Brophy

Investigation of Night Ventilation and Predictive Control Methods in Buildings
Darragh Connolly
Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) (Complete 2005)
Supervisor: Paul Kenny and Donal Finn (Mechanical Engineering)