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The latest update on climate science and its effect on the built environment (2023)
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Adkins, D. (2023, April). The latest update on climate science and its effect on the built environment. Presented at CABE buildeng South West 2023 Conference, Yeovil, Somerset

This talk presented an update on the latest climate science, reports from the IPCC, and its effect on the built environment. The talk began by discussing the challenge of current emissions trajectories and demand-pull policies to spur the transfo... Read More about The latest update on climate science and its effect on the built environment.

Improving thermal performance, replacing gas heaters: A holistic approach to decarbonising domestic energy (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2022, October). Improving thermal performance, replacing gas heaters: A holistic approach to decarbonising domestic energy. Presented at EPUK National Conference: Going for Net Zero, Warwick University and Online

This talk discussed present challenges, policies, drivers and barriers to the decarbonisation of the UK domestic housing stock and how to create buildings fit for the future.

Exploring climate science and its effects on the built environment (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2022, October). Exploring climate science and its effects on the built environment. Presented at cabe annual conference 2022: Embedding Sustainability, Newport, UK

Climate change has a direct impact on the built environment. By examining its effects, this talk discussed how to create buildings fit for the future.

Sustainability solutions – green jobs in engineering and technology (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2021, October). Sustainability solutions – green jobs in engineering and technology

Net Zero 2030 isn’t going to happen by itself – it will require a lot of work, with lots of amazing engineers to solve a myriad of challenges. From figuring out how to insulate old houses well, to designing and building new energy distribution grids... Read More about Sustainability solutions – green jobs in engineering and technology.

Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2016, December). Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection

Energy Futures Lab invites prestigious speakers to come share their views and vision for our energy future. A very thought provoking talk from Dr Deborah Adkins of the Dyson School of Design Engineering here at Imperial College London on the eleme... Read More about Tangible objects and digital interfaces: The next generation of eco-tech selection.

Connected Homes – energy management, home automation, and the connected experience (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Adkins, D. (2016, May). Connected Homes – energy management, home automation, and the connected experience

Connected Homes Energy management, home automation, and the connected experience: Perspectives from academia and industry. On 11 May Energy Futures Lab hosted an exploration of the research and business challenges for the future of ‘connected home... Read More about Connected Homes – energy management, home automation, and the connected experience.