My Research
There are significant differences between
efficient design for houses that have to be
heated and cooled using artificial methods,
and efficient design for houses that are more
climate responsive, so that for instance they
can control their summer temperature through
natural ventilation. I have used these findings to
create a new house rating framework that can
deliver significant benefits in terms of energy
demand reduction and sustainability.
Climate change poses a fundamental threat
to sustainable development. It is not only
the responsibility of leaders but also the
public to develop and employ sustainable
advices. Personal actions taken by people will
slow climate change, so public cooperation
is required to save the future and our next
generation. Rating schemes have to better
inform the public about what they can do.
Maria’s work won the 2006 Australian
Institute of Energy’s national award for the
best Alternative Energy Pathways Project
and the Best Project Award in the 2006
Energy in Society category of the NSW - ACT
Postgraduate Student Energy Awards.
Undergraduate Degrees
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