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Aidan Hoggard is a University Teacher at the School of Architecture and Landscape, University of Sheffield, with 16 years of combined architectural practice and teaching experience. His work centers on sustainable, low carbon design and performance-led design, creating synergies between architectural pedagogy and practice while overseeing technology teaching and facilities as Technology Leader.
Education:
- BA (Hons)
- Dip Arch
- MA
Research Interests: Hoggard pioneers Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM) integration into BIM workflows and explores BIM's role in environmental simulation and visualization for architectural education. His Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) initiatives innovate pedagogical approaches, all anchored in sustainable design principles and low carbon solutions for practical building performance applications.
Professional Activities:
- Technology and Technology Enhanced Learning Leader
- Co-Director of MSc Sustainable Architecture Studies
- Qualified Architect with 16 years professional practice
- Member of BIM Academic Forum
Scientific Awards:
- Zephyr International Ideas Competition Commendation for passively cooled buildings technology
- Menara UMNO: RAIA International Award and SIA Honourable Mention
- Evelina Children’s Hospital: Stirling Prize nomination and BCI Special Award
- Breathing Space – Rotherham: RIBA Yorkshire Project of the Year winner
Advising and Projects: Hoggard coordinates MArch technology teaching and pioneered the Complex Material Assembly programme integrating technology into studio projects. His 16 years of studio teaching includes directing the MSc Sustainable Architecture Studies, with live projects like Breathing Space – Rotherham evolving from university initiatives into award-winning commissions. Key projects span £40M hospitals to £3M listed building retrofits, all emphasizing BREEAM excellence and low-carbon solutions.
Labs and Teams: As Technology Leader, he manages the school's technical facilities while driving TEL innovation through BIM integration and environmental simulation tools. His leadership in the Complex Material Assembly programme demonstrates hands-on integration of sustainable materials and digital workflows across academic and professional contexts.
