This research will investigate the development of sustainable infrastructure, with a view to developing a methodology for assessing the main factors in its planning, design, construction, or asset management. Such factors might include environmentally sensitive design, use of advanced and sustainable materials, resilience to natural disasters, water sensitive urban design, energy efficient use of the infrastructure, sustainable use and life cycle management of the and environmentally responsible project management and development. The methodology developed should be capable of forming the basis of a computer model for use by planners and designers of infrastructure projects to select the best development and life cycle management option that balances the requirements of sustainability and those of major stakeholders

Assoc Prof David Thorpe

• Centre for Future Materials
• School of Engineering and Built Environment

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Engineering

• Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
• Master of Research (MRES)