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Dr Qian Li

BSc, M.Arch, PhD

Dr. Qian Li is a Part II (equivalent) architectural designer, and co-founding partner of sustainableBYdesign. He completed his PhD at Cardiff University in 2008 entitled 'Energy Efficient design of Residential Buildings - with the application of computer simulation software', obtained his Masters degree in Architectural Design at Nottingham University in 2004 and undergraduate degree in Southeast University in China in 2003.

Before founding sustainableBYdesign, Qian was a founder member of Inbuilt's architectural design team where he contributed advanced building simulation and PHPP inputs to designs for a Code Level 6 and Passivhaus demonstration house in Hertfordshire, and a Zero Carbon prototype office. In 2010 he completed a one-year contract at AHMM Architects as a core sustainability team member expanding sustainability knowledge and experience in the office including the preparation and delivery of several sustainability CPD sessions, as well as carrying out collaborative research and design projects. At AHMM he also gained valuable experience of large scale commercial and residential projects.

Qian has a deep understanding of environmental impacts and the architectural implications of building physics, and has 5 years experience in using computer simulation integrated with the design process to examine the energy and environmental performance of design options. During his work and research, Qian has developed a range of skills using thermal simulation and energy modelling and is an expert user in building simulation tools like Ecotect and Passivhaus Planning Package. Qian's particular interest is software integration for sustainable design and has taught environmental modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate architectural students at Cardiff University, and as guest lecturer at other universities. He has been successful in international design competitions, has also carried out research, design and consultancy for projects in Europe and China and has contributed papers and written articles for conferences and publications.

Recent Publications

Thoughts on eco-rural development, China Daily, Beijing. 12th Jan. 2009 ISSN 0748-6154. View

Planning sustainability in cities: dwelling types as a means to accessing potential improvements in energy efficiency. IBPSA Building simulation conference, Tsinghua University, Sep 2007. View

Sample Projects