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Research interests
My main research interest and work so far lie in environmental and sustainable architecture and urban design. I'm is also interested in the influence of architecture and urban design on health and wellbeing; and how the design of the built environment affect behaviour and can support positive change. I'm particularly interested in human-centred approaches to sustainable architecture and urban design - through involving the human and socio-cultural perspective in all the different elements of my research.
Winner of the RIBA President’s Award for Research 2017: Housing Category, and the overall and category winner of EPSRC Science Photo Competition 2019.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Topics of interest in the field of Architecture and Urban design are:
- Informal settlements
- Environmental and social sustainability in the built environment
- Social & environmental justice & equity
- Healthy indoor environments (thermal comfort, air quality, well-being)
- Participatory design approaches
- Post-war reconstruction
- Vernacular architecture
- Global South context
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental design, Doctor of Philosophy, Advancing building bioclimatic charts as an early stage design tool for hot developing countries, University of Bath
2 Jan 2012 → 5 Aug 2015
Award Date: 20 Apr 2016
Environmental design, Master in Science, University of Bath
24 Sept 2010 → 24 Sept 2011
Award Date: 13 Dec 2011
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Institute of Mathematical Innovation (University of Bath): P3 funding
Hinvest, N. (PI), Hoffmann, J. (CoI), Albadra, D. (CoI) & Bajoori, E. (CoI)
16/07/22 → …
Project: Research-related funding
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Earthen architecture for sustainable post-war reconstruction in Syria
Albadra, D. (PI)
1/11/25 → 31/05/26
Project: UK charity
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An investigation into the relationship between social housing quality & spending decisions in the context of cost-of-living crisis
Albadra, D. (PI), Hinvest, N. (CoI), Hoffmann, J. (CoI), Bajoori, E. (CoI) & Budd, C. (CoI)
15/11/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Research-related funding
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Impact acceleration account - Zero Energy Buildings Reduced Algorithm (ZEBRA)
Coley, D. (PI), Albadra, D. (CoI) & Natarajan, S. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/22 → 31/10/24
Project: Research council
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Research output
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Barriers to Accessibility to Urban Green Spaces in Bristol, UK
Abdulla, Z., Albadra, D., McCullen, N. & Hatzisavvidou, S., 20 Feb 2026, Innovative Technologies and Circular Solutions for Sustainable Urban Communities - Volume 1. Mahmoud, I. H. & Bibri, S. E. (eds.). Springer, p. 235-244 10 p. (Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Co-creation of an airflow and COVID-19 transmission risk model for humanitarian shelter design
Conzatti, A., Kuchai, N., Keser, E., Albadra, D., Fosas, D. & Coley, D., 31 Mar 2026, In: Indoor Environments. 3, 1, 100154.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social sustainability in architectural practice: Examining experiences of architectural offices in B-Corp certification in the United Kingdom
Keser Kursun, E., Albadra, D. & Emmitt, S., 6 Feb 2026, In: Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. 20, 1, p. 213-230Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Co-creation of an airflow and COVID-19 transmission risk model for humanitarian shelter design
Conzatti, A., Kuchai, N., Keser, E., Albadra, D., Fosas, D. & Coley, D., 9 Apr 2025, Healthy Buildings Europe 2025 - Proceedings of an ISIAQ International Conference. Wallevik, O. H., Merida, V. E. & Sigurjonsdottir, S. D. (eds.). International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, p. 573-579 7 p. (Healthy Buildings Europe 2025 - Proceedings of an ISIAQ International Conference).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Redefining Accessibility: Uncovering Physical, Cultural, and Emotional Barriers to Urban Green Space Accessibility
Abdulla, Z., Albadra, D., McCullen, N., Hatzisavvidou, S. & Bennett, C., 9 Dec 2025, In: npj Urban Sustainability. 5, 1, 16 p., 107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for "Analysing experiences and issues in self-built shelters in Bangladesh using transdisciplinary approach"
Klansek, T. (Creator), Rota, F. (Creator), Coley, D. (Creator), Albadra, D. (Creator), Paszkiewicz, N. (Creator) & Ball, R. (Creator), University of Bath, 8 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00781
Dataset
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Dataset for Thermal Comfort Survey in Hitsats Refugee Camp
Kuchai, N. (Creator), Coley, D. (Supervisor), Paszkiewicz, N. (Researcher), Natarajan, S. (Work Package Leader) & Albadra, D. (Researcher), University of Bath, 8 Dec 2020
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00936
Dataset
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Dataset for "Thermal comfort in lower economic groups: The applicability of the ASHRAE-55 adaptive standards in informal settlements and refugee camps"
Albadra, D. (Creator), Kuchai, N. (Creator), Acevedo De Los Ríos, A. (Creator), Rondinel-Oviedo, D. (Creator) & Coley, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 21 May 2025
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01441
Dataset
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Data for 'Toward healthy housing for the displaced'
Albadra, D. (Creator), Coley, D. (Creator) & Hart, J. (Creator), University of Bath, 11 Jan 2018
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00433
Dataset
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Dataset for "Co-creation of an airflow and COVID-19 transmission risk model for shelter design"
Conzatti, A. (Creator), Kuchai, N. (Creator), Keser, E. (Creator), Albadra, D. (Creator) & Coley, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 1 Feb 2026
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01434
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Thesis
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Advancing Building bioclimatic comfort charts for hot developing countries as an early stage design tool
Albadra, D. (Author), Lo, S. (Supervisor) & Shea, A. (Supervisor), 14 Feb 2016Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Prizes
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EPSRC Science Photo competition
Albadra, D. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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University of Florence, Department of Architecture
Albadra, D. (Visiting lecturer)
17 Nov 2025Activity: Visiting an external academic institution › Visiting lecturer
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University of Florence, Department of Architecture
Albadra, D. (Visiting professor)
15 Jan 2026 → 31 May 2026Activity: Visiting an external academic institution › Visiting professor
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Kerpic'25 Earthen Architectural Heritage 13th international conference
Albadra, D. (Speaker)
26 Sept 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOBASED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN BRAZIL Workshop
Albadra, D. (Participant)
1 Jul 2025 → 3 Jul 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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AMPS Barcelona Livable Cities 2025
Eghbal, M. (Speaker), Albadra, D. (Contributor) & Kershaw, T. (Contributor)
16 Jul 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance