Doctoral Researcher (MPhil/PhD)
Joseph Forde
Doctoral Researcher (MPhil/PhD)
Loughborough University
J.forde-17@student.lboro.ac.uk
Biography
Following the successful completion of a MPhys Master’s degree in Physics with Nanotechnology in 2015, Joe spent two years working as an Energy Consultant working mostly on the domestic housing new build sector. An interest in the role of the construction industry in meeting future emission targets led Joe to join the LoLo CDT in 2017.
Joe’s interests include sustainable building design, the role of the planning system and local policy in delivering future ready homes, resilience and how issues relating to land impact the future of affordable housing and carbon reduction contributions of new homes.
Multi-objective optimisation of Passivhaus dwellings in a UK social housing context
Local carbon policy, viability and land