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Collaborations:
- Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research
- Universities of Bath
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
- Coventry University
- International Network for Bamboo and Rattan
- International Standarisation Organisation (ISO)
Research staff:
- Natural materials
- Circular economy
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital engineering
- timber construction
- bamboo
- wood
- Materials and Manufacturing Technology
- Materials Charaterization
- Materials Science
Teaching staff:
- Qualifications:BArch; PGDPM; PhD; AFHEA
- Position:Senior Lecturer
- Department:Faculty of Environment and Technology (FET)
- Telephone:+4411732 83157
- Email:Hector.Archila@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
I work at the interface between industry and academia looking for solutions to the climate and ecological emergency that are framed within the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
I research novel climate neutral biobased materials and teach the new generation of built-environment professionals on state-of-the-art construction technologies.
Currently, I am undertaking research and raising funds for developing environmental, social and economically feasible bio-based building solutions that tackle global challenges by integrating Circular Economy principles, Data Science and Disruptive Business Models.
I have led two international architecture and engineering consultancies and the construction of 30+ low-carbon new-builds with the right balance of conventional construction materials and bamboo, timber, earth and straw.
Research questions:
- How can digital engineering technologies including Big Data & Analytics, 3D photogrammetry, VR and AR be used for enabling a wider adoption of biobased materials by decision makers ( e.g. Architects, Contractors, Managers and Surveyors) and end users in new builds and refurbishments?)
- How can data science and material information databases e.g. life cycle assessment LCA ) be integrated with digital imaging tools to generate user friendly end to end biobased construction platforms within a circular economy and climate neutral approach?
- What are the key performance indicators (KPI) determining the wider implementation of circular biobased and digital approaches across the construction industry?
Area of expertise
Materials Science | Circular Economy | Data Science | Business Models | Biobased materials | Engineering
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