Student dissertation research
Our master's students conduct impressive dissertation research during their degrees. From sustainable building design and energy efficiency to environmental health and neurodivergent-friendly spaces, these studies demonstrate the innovative work shaping environmental design, wellbeing, and sustainability. Discover how our students are tackling real-world challenges through published works, presentation videos, and detailed insights into their groundbreaking research.
On this page you can: Read published dissertations | Watch dissertation presentations
Published dissertations
Many of our graduates have had their dissertations published in renowned journals. Discover the diverse topics they explored.
Watch dissertation presentations
Graduates have returned to present their dissertations to current students, staff, alumni, and the wider public. Watch their presentations on YouTube.
Vegetation and cool materials on building envelopes: impacts on indoor temperature and energy use in Indonesian tropical residential buildings
Salsabila Adela Purti, Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering MSc
The impact of non inclusive built environments on people with disabilities in natural disasters
Thais Hayashi Alves, Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc
To what extent are there light sensation differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent populations using LED in an office environment
Beatrice Yuen, Light and Lighting MSc
Assessing the effectiveness of passive cooling design strategies to reduce overheating in epilepsy care homes in the UK
Varsha Kakuturu, Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc
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