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Chris Jensen is a Lecturer in Construction Management at the Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne. His expertise bridges academic research and industry practice, with a focus on sustainable construction, building thermal performance, and energy efficiency. He holds a PhD (implied via industry-to-academia transition) and has worked as a sustainability consultant on diverse projects including green-certified commercial buildings and energy modeling in Antarctica. His research emphasizes passive building design, European construction trends, and retrofitting strategies like cool roof coatings.
Research interests include:
- Retrofit thermal performance products
- Energy regulation in housing
- Indoor comfort in schools
- Climate-resilient building design
Recent work explores extreme weather impacts on buildings, sustainable waste management barriers, and thermal comfort in office environments. He directs a consultancy that connects industry and academia, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable innovation adoption. Notable contributions include analyzing green roof design flaws, curtainwall overheating, and post-occupancy evaluations of schools.
His articles highlight trends in:
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Innovation competitions driving sustainable design
- Energy efficiency policy impacts
- Building resilience to extreme weather
Currently advises on:
- Template school indoor comfort
- Net-zero energy building retrofits
Labs/Teams: Leads a cross-disciplinary consultancy team focused on industry-academia collaboration in sustainable construction practices.
