Indoor and outdoor comfort are vital human needs that contribute significantly to a good quality of life. I have been involved in designing and implementing mitigation technologies in more than 60 cities, and energy conservation and renewable technologies in hundreds of buildings and settlements of zero energy consumption. Because of this, my research supports the core objective of UNSW Built Environment which is to create sustainable, liveable cities.
As the impacts of climate change become more and more pronounced, I believe we need ethical and scientifically-sound solutions. One of my key focus areas has been developing mitigation technologies to decrease the temperature of urban areas while also decreasing energy consumption and protecting health, particularly in disadvantaged populations. This is essential in order to both improve the quality of life and reduce heat-related health issues.
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