Niloo Todeh Kharman
PhD Student
Loughborough University
Niloo holds a master’s degree in Energy and Architecture and a bachelor’s in Architecture from Tehran University. She has professional experience as an architecture and energy consultant within the construction sector. She joined ERBE CDT EPSRC program in 2023 as a PhD student at Loughborough University. Her research interests are primarily focused on thermal and visual comfort, building physics, and building simulation.
A socio-technical evaluation of external shading to mitigate summertime overheating in UK homes
Overheating in UK homes has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years, particularly as climate change contributes to more frequent and intense heatwaves. Many buildings are not equipped with adequate measures to combat overheating, such as shading devices. This lack of adaptation leaves residents vulnerable to discomfort and health risks during summer heatwaves. This study will focus on the effect of different external shading devices on indoor environment and overheating risk, and their user acceptance in naturally ventilated dwellings in the UK.
Niloo’s PhD is under the supervision of Dr. Ben M. Roberts, Dr. Arash Beizaee, and Dr. Zoe De Grussa.