Dr. Simon Hatherley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Hatherley is a Senior Lecturer at UWE Bristol, specializing in the design and delivery of low carbon, sustainable buildings. With over 20 years of post-qualification industry experience, Simon has worked with prominent architecture firms such as AHMM, Scott Brownrigg, HLM, and Shepheard Epstein Hunter. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and an Associate of the Energy Institute. His expertise includes building performance and energy modeling, particularly in the context of net zero carbon projects. Simon has also held the position of Research Associate at UCL’s Institute of Environmental Design Engineering, focusing on large-scale net-zero carbon developments. His PhD research at Cardiff Metropolitan University examined approaches to delivering low carbon housing in rural Wales, utilizing methods such as dynamic thermal modeling and embodied energy analysis. He has significantly contributed to governmental initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in educational buildings and has collaborated extensively with various stakeholders to develop technical standards for school building programs.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.