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Dr Emmanouil Perisoglou
PhD, CEng, MIET, FHEA
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Emmanouil Perisoglou
Lecturer
Overview
Overview
I am Dr Emmanouil Perisoglou, Chartered Engineer and Lecturer in Architectural Science at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, where I specialise in the design, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and building performance. My work bridges research, teaching, and industry, focusing on real-world applications of sustainable technologies and evidence-based approaches to achieving net-zero goals. I lead and contribute to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supervise MSc and PhD research. I co-direct the Centre for a Low Carbon Built Environment and lead this topic within the Net Zero Innovation Institute. My research (see Research tab) has informed national policy, including the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, and supported decision-making for government and industry partners. With a strong commitment to innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research, I strive to shape the future of sustainable architecture and empower the next generation of professionals to deliver resilient, low-carbon built environments.
Publication
2025
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J. and Ionas, M. 2025. Evaluating the performance of six 1970s off-gas deep retrofit bungalows. Building Services Engineering Research & Technology 46(1), pp. 9-25. (10.1177/01436244241287111)
- Fernández Goycoolea, J., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2025. Operational carbon dioxide emissions from a retrofitted social home: assessing the impact of grid carbon intensity factors. Presented at: CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 2025, London, UK, 24-25 April 2025.
2024
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J., Li, X., Bassas, E. C., Jenkins, H. and Ionas, M. 2024. Solid wall end-terrace retrofit. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, 11-12 April, 2024Fit for 2050 Delivering buildings and defining performance for a net zero built environment. Cardiff, UK: CIBSE Symposium
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Li, X., Coma Bassas, E., Jenkins, H., Jones, P. and Lannon, S. 2024. Five domestic retrofits in South Wales. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Hou, S., Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M. and Tallent, E. 2024. A case study of modelling informing whole house energy systems-based retrofit in the UK. Presented at: Zero Carbon Built Environment Conference, Nottingham, UK, 03-05 July 2024.
- Patterson, J. and Perisoglou, E. 2024. Challenges building service engineers can help overcome to assist the large-scale delivery of whole house energy retrofitting to achieve Net Zero. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Tallent, E., Ionas, M. and Li, X. 2024. Six 1990s domestic low carbon retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Hou, S., Li, X., Tallent, E. and Ionas, M. 2024. Three solid wall owner-occupied domestic retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J. et al. 2024. Six 1970s off-gas bungalow retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
2023
- Hou, S., Patterson, J., Tallent, E., Morewood, J., Perisoglou, E. and Ionas, M. 2023. Investigation of architects’ needs for upskilling to enable efficient and effective whole house systems-based retrofit in the UK. Presented at: Association Of Architectural Educators Conference 2023, 12-15 July 2023 Presented at McVicar, M. ed.AAE Conference 2023: Productive-Disruptive: Spaces of exploration in-between architectural pedagogy and practice. Cardiff: pp. 274-284.
- Xiang, J., Liu, H., Li, X., Jones, P. and Perisoglou, E. 2023. Multi-objective optimization of ultra-low energy housing in hot summer cold winter climate zone of china based on a probabilistic behavioral model. Buildings 13(5), article number: 1172. (10.3390/buildings13051172)
- Farooq, F., Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M., Lannon, S., Patterson, J. and Jones, P. 2023. An investigation of MVHR system performance based on health and comfort criteria in bedrooms of low-carbon social housing in Wales. Presented at: 43rd AIVC, 11th TightVent, 9th venticool Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-5 October 2023Proceedings 43rd AIVC - 11th TightVent - 9th venticool Conference. Air infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC)
- Wang, S., Bleil De Souza, C., Perisoglou, E. and Golubchikov, O. 2023. Keeping warm in northern China: Do rural households benefit from government clean heating policies?. Presented at: Healthy Buildings Europe 2023, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Germany, 11-14 June 2023 Presented at Schweiker, M. et al. eds.Proceedings of Healthy Buildings 2023 Europe. Aachen, Germany: pp. 392-399.
2022
- Perisoglou, E. 2022. A framework to design and evaluate building integrated transpired solar collectors. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Perisoglou, E. 2022. How do we know that we make good buildings? The benefits of building performance monitoring. APSEdirect Decemb, pp. 31-31.
- Ionas, M. et al. 2022. Whole house energy system retrofit of six off-gas bungalows in South Wales. Presented at: CABE Research Forum, Newport, 13 October 2022.
2020
- Jones, P., Li, X., Coma Bassas, E., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2020. Energy-positive house: performance assessment through simulation and measurement. Energies 13(18), article number: 4705. (10.3390/en13184705)
- Patel, H., Tweed, A., Perisoglou, E., Lannon, S. and Abbott, J. 2020. Building performance digest [May 2020]. Cardiff University.
- Perisoglou, E., Patel, H., Tweed, A. and Abbott, J. 2020. Building performance digest [April 2020]. Cardiff University.
2019
- Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M., Patterson, J. and Jones, P. 2019. Building monitoring protocol development for deep energy retrofit. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 329, article number: 12038. (10.1088/1755-1315/329/1/012038)
- Perisoglou, E., Li, X., Ionas, M., Patterson, J., Coma Bassas, E. and Jones, P. 2019. Evaluation of building and systems performance for a deep domestic retrofit. Presented at: Climate Resilient Cities - Energy Efficiency & Renewables in the Digital Era (CISBAT 2019), Lausanne, Switzerland, 4-6 September 2019, Vol. 1343. IOP Publishing pp. 12176.
- Hou, S. S., Patterson, J., Li, X., Perisoglou, E. and Jones, P. 2019. Investigating the energy and thermal implications of installation of an air curtain and an automatic door in convenience stores in Wales. Presented at: 16th IBPSA International Conference, Rome, 2-4 September 2019Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA, Vol. 7. International Building Performance Simulation Association pp. 5053-5059., (10.26868/25222708.2019.210822)
- Li, X. et al. 2019. Modelling and developing a neighbourhood low carbon system for five dwellings in the U.K.. Presented at: The 16th IBPSA International Conference, Rome, 2-4 September 2019Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA, Vol. 5. International Building Performance Simulation Association pp. 3318-3325., (10.26868/25222708.2019.210434)
2018
- Perisoglou, E. et al. 2018. Steady state and dynamic modelling of residential transpired solar collectors performance. Presented at: 4th Building Simulation and Optimization Conference, Cambridge, UK, 11-12 September 2018. pp. -.
- Barclay, M., Feng, Y. and Perisoglou, E. 2018. Experimental and numerical investigations of discrete heat storage materials. Presented at: UK Energy Storage Conference, Newcastle, UK, 20-22 March 2018.
2017
- Jones, P., Li, X., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2017. Five energy retrofit houses in South Wales. Energy and Buildings 154, pp. 335-342. (10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.032)
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J., Stevenson, E. V. and Jenkins, H. 2017. Investigating the application of small scale transpired solar collectors as air preheaters for residential buildings. Presented at: International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Chania, Greece, 5-7 July 2017.
2015
- Perisoglou, E. and Dixon, D. 2015. Experimental monitoring of different dimensions of transpired solar collectors. Energy Procedia 70, pp. 111-120. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.02.105)
2014
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2014. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Energy Procedia 48, pp. 18-27. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.004)
2013
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2013. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Presented at: SHC 2013: International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry, Freiburg, Germany, 23-25 September 2013.
Articles
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J. and Ionas, M. 2025. Evaluating the performance of six 1970s off-gas deep retrofit bungalows. Building Services Engineering Research & Technology 46(1), pp. 9-25. (10.1177/01436244241287111)
- Xiang, J., Liu, H., Li, X., Jones, P. and Perisoglou, E. 2023. Multi-objective optimization of ultra-low energy housing in hot summer cold winter climate zone of china based on a probabilistic behavioral model. Buildings 13(5), article number: 1172. (10.3390/buildings13051172)
- Perisoglou, E. 2022. How do we know that we make good buildings? The benefits of building performance monitoring. APSEdirect Decemb, pp. 31-31.
- Jones, P., Li, X., Coma Bassas, E., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2020. Energy-positive house: performance assessment through simulation and measurement. Energies 13(18), article number: 4705. (10.3390/en13184705)
- Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M., Patterson, J. and Jones, P. 2019. Building monitoring protocol development for deep energy retrofit. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 329, article number: 12038. (10.1088/1755-1315/329/1/012038)
- Jones, P., Li, X., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2017. Five energy retrofit houses in South Wales. Energy and Buildings 154, pp. 335-342. (10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.032)
- Perisoglou, E. and Dixon, D. 2015. Experimental monitoring of different dimensions of transpired solar collectors. Energy Procedia 70, pp. 111-120. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.02.105)
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2014. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Energy Procedia 48, pp. 18-27. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.004)
Conferences
- Fernández Goycoolea, J., Perisoglou, E. and Patterson, J. 2025. Operational carbon dioxide emissions from a retrofitted social home: assessing the impact of grid carbon intensity factors. Presented at: CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 2025, London, UK, 24-25 April 2025.
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J., Li, X., Bassas, E. C., Jenkins, H. and Ionas, M. 2024. Solid wall end-terrace retrofit. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, 11-12 April, 2024Fit for 2050 Delivering buildings and defining performance for a net zero built environment. Cardiff, UK: CIBSE Symposium
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Li, X., Coma Bassas, E., Jenkins, H., Jones, P. and Lannon, S. 2024. Five domestic retrofits in South Wales. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Hou, S., Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M. and Tallent, E. 2024. A case study of modelling informing whole house energy systems-based retrofit in the UK. Presented at: Zero Carbon Built Environment Conference, Nottingham, UK, 03-05 July 2024.
- Patterson, J. and Perisoglou, E. 2024. Challenges building service engineers can help overcome to assist the large-scale delivery of whole house energy retrofitting to achieve Net Zero. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Tallent, E., Ionas, M. and Li, X. 2024. Six 1990s domestic low carbon retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J., Perisoglou, E., Hou, S., Li, X., Tallent, E. and Ionas, M. 2024. Three solid wall owner-occupied domestic retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Patterson, J. et al. 2024. Six 1970s off-gas bungalow retrofits. Presented at: CIBSE Technical Symposium, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 April 2024.
- Hou, S., Patterson, J., Tallent, E., Morewood, J., Perisoglou, E. and Ionas, M. 2023. Investigation of architects’ needs for upskilling to enable efficient and effective whole house systems-based retrofit in the UK. Presented at: Association Of Architectural Educators Conference 2023, 12-15 July 2023 Presented at McVicar, M. ed.AAE Conference 2023: Productive-Disruptive: Spaces of exploration in-between architectural pedagogy and practice. Cardiff: pp. 274-284.
- Farooq, F., Perisoglou, E., Ionas, M., Lannon, S., Patterson, J. and Jones, P. 2023. An investigation of MVHR system performance based on health and comfort criteria in bedrooms of low-carbon social housing in Wales. Presented at: 43rd AIVC, 11th TightVent, 9th venticool Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-5 October 2023Proceedings 43rd AIVC - 11th TightVent - 9th venticool Conference. Air infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC)
- Wang, S., Bleil De Souza, C., Perisoglou, E. and Golubchikov, O. 2023. Keeping warm in northern China: Do rural households benefit from government clean heating policies?. Presented at: Healthy Buildings Europe 2023, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University, Germany, 11-14 June 2023 Presented at Schweiker, M. et al. eds.Proceedings of Healthy Buildings 2023 Europe. Aachen, Germany: pp. 392-399.
- Ionas, M. et al. 2022. Whole house energy system retrofit of six off-gas bungalows in South Wales. Presented at: CABE Research Forum, Newport, 13 October 2022.
- Perisoglou, E., Li, X., Ionas, M., Patterson, J., Coma Bassas, E. and Jones, P. 2019. Evaluation of building and systems performance for a deep domestic retrofit. Presented at: Climate Resilient Cities - Energy Efficiency & Renewables in the Digital Era (CISBAT 2019), Lausanne, Switzerland, 4-6 September 2019, Vol. 1343. IOP Publishing pp. 12176.
- Hou, S. S., Patterson, J., Li, X., Perisoglou, E. and Jones, P. 2019. Investigating the energy and thermal implications of installation of an air curtain and an automatic door in convenience stores in Wales. Presented at: 16th IBPSA International Conference, Rome, 2-4 September 2019Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA, Vol. 7. International Building Performance Simulation Association pp. 5053-5059., (10.26868/25222708.2019.210822)
- Li, X. et al. 2019. Modelling and developing a neighbourhood low carbon system for five dwellings in the U.K.. Presented at: The 16th IBPSA International Conference, Rome, 2-4 September 2019Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA, Vol. 5. International Building Performance Simulation Association pp. 3318-3325., (10.26868/25222708.2019.210434)
- Perisoglou, E. et al. 2018. Steady state and dynamic modelling of residential transpired solar collectors performance. Presented at: 4th Building Simulation and Optimization Conference, Cambridge, UK, 11-12 September 2018. pp. -.
- Barclay, M., Feng, Y. and Perisoglou, E. 2018. Experimental and numerical investigations of discrete heat storage materials. Presented at: UK Energy Storage Conference, Newcastle, UK, 20-22 March 2018.
- Perisoglou, E., Patterson, J., Stevenson, E. V. and Jenkins, H. 2017. Investigating the application of small scale transpired solar collectors as air preheaters for residential buildings. Presented at: International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Chania, Greece, 5-7 July 2017.
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2013. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Presented at: SHC 2013: International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry, Freiburg, Germany, 23-25 September 2013.
Other
- Patel, H., Tweed, A., Perisoglou, E., Lannon, S. and Abbott, J. 2020. Building performance digest [May 2020]. Cardiff University.
- Perisoglou, E., Patel, H., Tweed, A. and Abbott, J. 2020. Building performance digest [April 2020]. Cardiff University.
Thesis
- Perisoglou, E. 2022. A framework to design and evaluate building integrated transpired solar collectors. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2014. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Energy Procedia 48, pp. 18-27. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.004)
- Brown, C., Perisoglou, E., Hall, R. and Stevenson, E. V. 2013. Transpired solar collector installations in Wales and England. Presented at: SHC 2013: International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry, Freiburg, Germany, 23-25 September 2013.
Research
Research interests
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Low-Carbon Building Design and Retrofit – Development, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and technologies in both new buildings and existing stock.
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Building Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, modelling, and analysing real-world building performance to assess energy efficiency, carbon emissions, comfort, and operational effectiveness.
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Retrofit Strategies for Net Zero – Design and optimisation of large-scale domestic retrofit programmes, including cost–carbon trade-offs, system selection, and policy impact.
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Building-Integrated Renewable Energy Systems – Design, testing, and evaluation of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid renewable technologies integrated into building envelopes.
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Digital Twins and Smart Building Technologies – Application of digital twins, AI, machine learning and data-driven modelling, and simulation tools for performance evaluation, teaching, and decision-making in the built environment.
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Energy Systems Integration – Whole-house and multi-vector energy system modelling, including storage, generation, and demand-side management solutions.
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Indoor Environmental Quality – Measurement and assessment of indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and occupant well-being in low-carbon and retrofitted buildings.
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Building Physics and Environmental Performance – Investigation of fabric performance, heat transfer, and environmental conditions within built environments.
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Policy, Standards, and Industry Impact – Translating research into practice through contributions to national standards (e.g., UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard) and collaboration with industry and government.
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Sustainable Design Pedagogy – Research-led teaching methods, integration of technology in architectural education, and innovative learning approaches in building science.
Research projects
|
Proposal title |
Funder/scheme |
Role |
Monetary Value |
Duration |
Outcome |
|
Coordinated Renewable Energy and Storage for Net-Zero Neighbourhoods in the Swansea Bay Region |
Place Based Impact Acceleration Account, EPSRC, UKRI |
PI |
£99,843 |
2026-27 |
Successful |
|
Smart energy management of a large holiday village |
Place Based Impact Acceleration Account, EPSRC, UKRI |
Co-I |
£99,838 |
2026-27 |
Successful |
|
Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations - 2nd phase |
AHRC Green Transitions Ecosystem |
Co-I |
£3.1m |
2025-27 |
Successful |
|
Developing good practice guide for the implementation of BS40102 part 1 |
Impact Acceleration Account, Knowledge Exchange Placements and Secondmnets Scheme, UKRI |
PI |
£14,993 |
2025 (6 months) |
Successful |
|
Cardiff and Wyoming Collaboration for Advancing Modern Practices in Urban Sustainability (CAMPUS): Integrating digital twins and energy models for resilient communities |
Strategic International Partnership Collaborative Seed Fund CU and Wyoming University |
Co-I |
£9,654 and $7,980 |
2025 (6 months) |
Successful |
|
Integrating digital twins and energy models in teaching and learning |
Learning & Teaching Internships CU |
Co-I |
£2500 |
2025 (2 months) |
Successful |
|
Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations |
AHRC Green Transitions Ecosystem |
Co-I |
£4.625m |
2023-25 |
Successful |
|
Multi-Vector Energy Systems Laboratory |
Research Infrastructure Fund 2024-25 |
Co-I |
£425,000 |
2024 and onwards |
Unsuccessful |
|
Homes as Power Stations – Monitoring and Evaluation |
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council |
Co-I |
£999,630 |
2023-27 |
Successful |
|
Sharing lessons and guidance tools to minimise the practical challenges faced in whole energy systems retrofitting to inspire progress to Net Zero |
EPSRC Harmonized IAA |
Co-I |
50,000 |
2023 |
Successful |
|
Current status of research on battery technologies in buildings |
Learning & Teaching Internships CU |
Co-I |
£2500 |
2022 (2 months) |
Successful |
|
Dissemination of knowledge via demonstration house at Bridgend College |
Innovation for all CU |
Co-I |
£9800 |
2022 (7months) |
Successful |
|
Digital Twins as an Information tool for building retrofits. |
WSA Research Grant CU |
PI |
£2884 |
2022 (2 months) |
Successful |
|
Living Lab – Review and opportunities
|
WSA Research Grant CU |
Co-I |
£3000 |
2022 (2 months) |
Successful |
|
Passivhaus performance gap, a review |
Learning & Teaching Internships CU |
PI |
£2500 |
2022 (2 months) |
Successful |
|
Performance Evaluation of Homes Built as Power Stations |
Swansea Council |
Co-I |
£334,000 |
2021-25 |
Successful |
|
Renewable Energy Technologies workshop in Istanbul, Turkey |
Newton Fund |
PI |
£1800 |
2017 |
Successful |
|
Renewable Energy Technologies workshop in Kazakhstan |
Newton Fund |
PI |
£1800 |
2016 |
Unsuccessful |
Teaching
Teaching profile
I am an experienced lecturer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a strong commitment to research-led, student-centred teaching in architectural science and low-carbon building design. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that learning should be active, inclusive, and closely connected to real-world challenges. Drawing on my background as a researcher and Chartered Engineer, I integrate cutting-edge research, industry practices, and case studies into my teaching to help students develop both technical expertise and critical thinking skills.
I lead and deliver a range of postgraduate and undergraduate modules at the Welsh School of Architecture, including Specifying Environmental Buildings and Investigation of the Built Environment, and contribute to numerous others covering topics such as renewable energy systems, environmental building design, climate data analysis, building services integration, and sound and noise control. My teaching approach combines lectures, workshops, field visits, and digital learning tools, including the use of digital twins, simulation software, and data analysis platforms, to bridge theory and practice and enhance the learning experience for both local and distance learners.
Supervision and mentoring are integral to my teaching practice. I have supervised numerous MSc dissertations and contribute to PhD supervision and review panels, fostering students’ independent research skills and supporting their academic development. As a personal tutor, I provide tailored pastoral and academic support, helping students navigate their studies and maximise their potential.
I place strong emphasis on inclusivity, adaptability, and innovation in my teaching. I design learning activities that respond to diverse student needs, embed formative assessment and peer feedback opportunities, and continuously refine my teaching based on student and examiner feedback. I actively engage in curriculum development, contributing to module redesign and quality assurance processes, and have introduced new digital tools and teaching strategies — such as constructivist and connectivist learning approaches — to enrich learning outcomes and engagement.
Through these activities, my goal is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become creative, reflective, and capable professionals who can address the complex environmental and technological challenges facing the built environment today.
The main subjects that I aim to develop learning experiences are:
- Architectural Science, Technology and the Built Environment
- Building Services, Design and Integration
- Renewable Solar Technologies
- Building Regulations and Benchmarks
- Building Monitoring & Instrumentation
- Evaluation of Building and Systems Performance
- Building Acoustics and Noise Control
- Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
If you are interested in applying to the Environmental Design of Buildings MSc Course follow the link.
If you are interested in applying to a Postgraduate research programme (PhD) follow this link or send me an email to [email protected]
Biography
Short Biography
I am Dr Emmanouil (Manos) Perisoglou, a lecturer in Architectural Science at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, and a Chartered Engineer with a passion for creating low-carbon, high-performance buildings. Originally from Greece, I hold degrees in Automation Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems and completed my PhD at Cardiff University, where I focused on building-integrated solar thermal technologies. My early career included roles in research and industry, developing measurement processes and renewable energy solutions, before I joined the Welsh School of Architecture - an institution that has since become the foundation of my academic and professional journey.
My work brings together technical expertise, research innovation, and a deep commitment to education. I lead postgraduate teaching in Architectural Science, supervise MSc and PhD research, and design learning experiences that integrate real-world data, advanced modelling, and emerging digital tools such as digital twins. My goal is to equip students with the skills and critical thinking needed to shape the future of sustainable design and construction.
Alongside my teaching, I co-direct the Centre for Low Carbon Built Environment and lead the Low Carbon Built Environment theme within Cardiff University’s Net Zero Innovation Institute. My research focuses on integrating and evaluating innovative technologies in buildings — both new developments and retrofits - to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant comfort. I have been fortunate to contribute to major national and international research projects, influence policy and standards such as the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, and work closely with industry and government to deliver real-world impact.
I am proud that my work has been recognised with several awards for innovation, research excellence, and collaborative impact. Above all, I am driven by the belief that buildings have a crucial role to play in tackling climate change, and I am committed to advancing knowledge, practice, and education to support a more sustainable built environment for future generations.
Honours and awards
2023 CIBSE awards, Collaboration, LCBE team
2023 CIBSE awards, Project of the year (domestic), LCBE team
2023 CIBSE awards, Building performance champion, LCBE team
2022 Cardiff University, Outstanding contribution award, personal
2022 Welsh Housing Awards, Excellence in housing Innovation, LCBE team and Wales & West Housing
2022 Welsh Housing Awards, Sustainability in housing, LCBE team and Wales & West Housing
2022 St David award, Environmental champion, LCBE team
2021 Welsh Housing Awards, Excellence in housing innovation, LCBE team and Swansea Council
2021 Engineering Council, Chartership with IET
2020 Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards, Innovation (highly commended), LCBE team and Swansea Council
2017 Newton Fund, Best research proposal – 1st prize, Istanbul
2015 ReseARCHI, Best presentation – 1st prize, WSA.
Professional memberships
2024 Higher Education Academy, Fellowship
2021 Engineering Council, Charterered Engineer
2021 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Member
Supervisions
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Low-Carbon Building Design and Retrofit – Development, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and technologies in both new buildings and existing stock.
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Building Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, modelling, and analysing real-world building performance to assess energy efficiency, carbon emissions, comfort, and operational effectiveness.
-
Retrofit Strategies for Net Zero – Design and optimisation of large-scale domestic retrofit programmes, including cost–carbon trade-offs, system selection, and policy impact.
-
Building-Integrated Renewable Energy Systems – Design, testing, and evaluation of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid renewable technologies integrated into building envelopes.
-
Digital Twins and Smart Building Technologies – Application of digital twins, AI, machine learning and data-driven modelling, and simulation tools for performance evaluation, teaching, and decision-making in the built environment.
-
Energy Systems Integration – Whole-house and multi-vector energy system modelling, including storage, generation, and demand-side management solutions.
-
Indoor Environmental Quality – Measurement and assessment of indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and occupant well-being in low-carbon and retrofitted buildings.
-
Building Physics and Environmental Performance – Investigation of fabric performance, heat transfer, and environmental conditions within built environments.
-
Policy, Standards, and Industry Impact – Translating research into practice through contributions to national standards (e.g., UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard) and collaboration with industry and government.
-
Sustainable Design Pedagogy – Research-led teaching methods, integration of technology in architectural education, and innovative learning approaches in building science.
Current supervision
Contact Details
+44 29208 70177
Bute Building, Room 1.26A, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB
Research themes
Specialisms
- Architectural science and technology
- Architectural engineering
- Renewable energy
- Building science, technologies and systems
