Hocine Bougdah

Dr Hocine Bougdah has an academic and industrial career that extends over 30 years. His research interests focus on the technological, ecological and human/cultural aspects of sustainable architecture. His recent research projects are interested in two facets of sustainable design. The first one is looking at low energy, low cost, low impact solutions (projects include the experimental low energy house and the use of PV panels for both energy efficiency and visual impact in newly built and refurbished buildings). The second stream of his research looks at the role of users as participants in the design/communication processes and community driven projects with a view to empower communities to address climate change mitigation (projects include community driven projects in the global south, the role of culture in informing the design of urban dwellings, the use of interactive communication in the design process as a way for participatory design/consultation).