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Dr Andy Shea is a Senior Lecturer in Building Physics in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering.
Andy Shea joined the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering in December 2008, having previously held the positions of Research Engineer at the former BBSRC Silsoe Research Institute, Senior Researcher at Oxford University, and Research Assistant at the University of Sheffield. Additionally, Andy has many years’ experience in the construction industry, having worked as both engineering design consultant and contractor. He is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, and the Wind Engineering Society. Andy is a winner of CIBSE´s prestigious Leon Gaster Award and Napier Shaw Bronze Medal.
Research
Andy's main research interests and experience span a range of building environmental performance themes primarily the thermal performance of building materials, natural ventilation of buildings, lighting, and development of building energy simulation models. He has strong links to industry and works closely with designers and manufacturers engaged in the development of high performance natural building materials for use in construction. His research has been supported by a variety of funders including, EPSRC, TSB, EU, and UK industry. Current and recent research projects include: Supergen Energy Networks Hub; Horizon Europe INBUILT project; AHRC Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations; Interreg H2020 Circular Bio-based Construction Industry; EP/N021479/1 and FITS-LCD: Fabric Integrated Thermal Storage for Low-Carbon Dwellings, as well as a range of industry and KTP-funded projects.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Interested in supervising students studying:
- Hygrothermal performance of Natural Fibre Insulation (NFI) materials
- Retrofit applications for NFI
- Innovative bio-based materials for building applications (inc. mycelium, hemp, straw, wood fibre, sisal etc.)
- Green Hydrogen and hybrid heating systems applied to buildings
- Energy flexibility and the role of buildings in future energy networks
- Building energy performance evaluation and simulation including FEA of heat transfer effects in building components
Other responsibilities
Andy is Managing Editor of the journal Building Services Engineering Research & Technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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InNovative Bio&geo-soUrced, re-used & recycled products coupled with BIM-based dIgitaL platform for very low carbon consTruction, circular economy, energy and resource efficiency - Horizon Europe Guarantee Extension
Allen, S. (PI), Cascione, V. (CoI), Maskell, D. (CoI), Shea, A. (CoI), Walker, P. (CoI), Holcroft, N. (Researcher) & Marsh, E. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/12/23 → 31/05/27
Project: EU Commission
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Supergen Energy Networks Hub Renewal
Taylor, P. (PI), Gu, C. (CoI), Li, F. (CoI) & Shea, A. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/23 → 30/09/28
Project: Research council
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Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations
Walker, P. (PI), Allen, S. (CoI), Demski, C. (CoI), Grover, R. (CoI), Hawkins, W. (CoI), Lewis, M. (CoI) & Shea, A. (CoI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research council
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HSTEA - Built Environment R&I
Shea, A. (PI)
West of England Combined Authority
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Reimagining Occupant-centred, Versatile and Efficient Retrofit – Travel Grant- Travel Grant
Cascione, V. (PI), Maskell, D. (CoI), Shea, A. (CoI) & Walker, P. (CoI)
31/03/24 → 29/11/24
Project: Research council
Research output
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Circular Bio-based Walls: Applications and Challenges
Cascione, V., Dams, B., Roberts, M., Shea, A., Maskell, D., Allen, S., Walker, P. & Emmitt, S., 9 Jan 2025, The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment. NTZR 2024. Lioumarsi, M. & Shafei, B. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, Vol. 237. p. 1231-1242 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering ((LNCE)); vol. 237).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Evaluating environmental impacts of bio-based insulation materials through scenario-based and dynamic life cycle assessment
Cascione, V., Roberts, M., Allen, S., Charbel, C., Maskell, D., Dams, B., Shea, A., Walker, P. & Emmitt, S., 28 Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Towards Circular and Sustainable Insulation Solutions: Resolving Uncertainty in the Thermal Conductivity of Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs)
Wildman, J., Shea, A., Henk, D., Naido, M. & Walker, P., 9 Jan 2025, The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. Kioumarsi, M. & Shafei, B. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, p. 539-550 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 237).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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An investigation into the thermal and hygric performance of bio-based wall systems
Dams, B., Cascione, V., Shea, A., Maskell, D., Allen, S., Walker, P. & Emmitt, S., 1 May 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 101, 111727.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extrinsic and Intrinsic Determinants of Thermal Conductivity in Mycelium Composites
Wildman, J., Shea, A., Walker, P. & Henk, D., 8 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Building Services Engineering Research and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for "Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Policy in Bath & North East Somerset"
Hawkins, W. (Creator), Šimaitis, J. (Creator), Shea, A. (Creator), Allen, S. (Creator) & Marsh, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 20 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01318
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