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DR MOHAMAD KIANI ACHIEVES PhD and JPA'S NEW CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES ASSESSOR
13th May 2008
Mohamad (Mo) Kiani; a member of the Sustainability team at John Packer Associates is celebrating the completion of his PhD entitled: ‘Sustainable Built Environment – Buildings life cycle and environmental impact assessment’.
Having gained his MSc and BSc in Civil Engineering and Structural Design in Iran, Mo then moved to England in 2002 to study for his PhD at the University of Brighton alongside working for the University’s School of Environment as a Seminar Leader, and Lecturer. From April 2006 he then worked for Nottingham Transport Engineering Centre as a Post Doctoral Research fellow on Sustainable Environment: Environmental Impact Assessments and Life Cycle Assessments.
Whilst in Iran Mo worked for two large Engineering companies specialising in water management and Dam design as a Structural Designer.
Mo joined John Packer Associates in October 2007, as a Sustainability Consultant where his role is to assist with BREEAM Assessments and building energy performance services using IES Virtual Environment thermal modelling software.
Dianne Bowles who heads the team of Sustainability Consultants at JPA is also working on her Doctorate; ‘Development of an Innovative Wall Lining for Buildings Incorporating Phase Change Materials’; which she aims to complete in August 2008; therefore in the near future there will be two members of staff at JPA with Doctorates.
Julia Martin-Woodbridge: Qualified Assessor for The Code for Sustainable Homes
Another member of JPA’s Sustainability team has received an industry accreditation. Julia Martin-Woodbridge has achieved ‘Competent Person’ status and is now recognised as a Code for Sustainable Homes Qualified Assessor.
The Code for Sustainable Homes, which has superseded EcoHomes, was launched by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) and went ‘live’ on 10th April 2007. It is based on BRE's Environmental Assessment Method for housing, with mandatory performance levels set in key areas. The Code aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the construction of high performance homes designed with sustainability in mind.
The Competent Persons Scheme sets out the requirements of BRE (Building Research Establishment) for the provision of on-going independent third party assessments and certification of licensed Code Assessors.
Julia successfully completed the two day training course held at BRE’s headquarters in Watford and then passed the Code Assessor examination. She is now able to offer clients advice and guidance to clients on compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes, as well as acting as an accredited assessor alongside JPA’s other assessor; Dianne Bowles.
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13th May 2008
Having gained his MSc and BSc in Civil Engineering and Structural Design in Iran, Mo then moved to England in 2002 to study for his PhD at the University of Brighton alongside working for the University’s School of Environment as a Seminar Leader, and Lecturer. From April 2006 he then worked for Nottingham Transport Engineering Centre as a Post Doctoral Research fellow on Sustainable Environment: Environmental Impact Assessments and Life Cycle Assessments.
Whilst in Iran Mo worked for two large Engineering companies specialising in water management and Dam design as a Structural Designer.
Mo joined John Packer Associates in October 2007, as a Sustainability Consultant where his role is to assist with BREEAM Assessments and building energy performance services using IES Virtual Environment thermal modelling software.
Dianne Bowles who heads the team of Sustainability Consultants at JPA is also working on her Doctorate; ‘Development of an Innovative Wall Lining for Buildings Incorporating Phase Change Materials’; which she aims to complete in August 2008; therefore in the near future there will be two members of staff at JPA with Doctorates.
Julia Martin-Woodbridge: Qualified Assessor for The Code for Sustainable Homes
Another member of JPA’s Sustainability team has received an industry accreditation. Julia Martin-Woodbridge has achieved ‘Competent Person’ status and is now recognised as a Code for Sustainable Homes Qualified Assessor.
The Code for Sustainable Homes, which has superseded EcoHomes, was launched by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) and went ‘live’ on 10th April 2007. It is based on BRE's Environmental Assessment Method for housing, with mandatory performance levels set in key areas. The Code aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the construction of high performance homes designed with sustainability in mind.
The Competent Persons Scheme sets out the requirements of BRE (Building Research Establishment) for the provision of on-going independent third party assessments and certification of licensed Code Assessors.
Julia successfully completed the two day training course held at BRE’s headquarters in Watford and then passed the Code Assessor examination. She is now able to offer clients advice and guidance to clients on compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes, as well as acting as an accredited assessor alongside JPA’s other assessor; Dianne Bowles.
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For further information about The Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, and other sustainability services offered by John Packer Associates, please contact Dianne Bowles on 01825 769 880, dianne.bowles@jpa.uk.com
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For further information about The Code for Sustainable Homes assessments, and other sustainability services offered by John Packer Associates, please contact Dianne Bowles on 01825 769 880, dianne.bowles@jpa.uk.com
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