Lesley McIntyre

Lesley McIntyre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria University, specializing in inclusive design, sustainable architecture, and the intersection of built environments with societal needs. She holds a PhD in Architecture (2011) and actively supervises PhD students. Her research focuses on topics like embodied carbon reduction, age-friendly spaces, child-centric urban design, and anthropocene-related cultural narratives. She has delivered over 30 scholarly outputs and received 97 citations.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture, 30 June 2011

Research Interests: McIntyre’s work bridges architectural innovation with social and environmental sustainability. Key areas include:

• Embodied carbon calculation tools (BIM-based)
• Inclusive design for aging populations
• Child-friendly public spaces
• Cultural heritage preservation through architectural storytelling
• Anthropocene-driven environmental art

Awards:

• Co-life: Co-living for the elderly. International Competition Winner (2021)
• Honorable Mention 'A Trace of Entelechy' (2021)
• Shortlisted 'Under these Vast Skies: The Anthropocene Epoch' (2021)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised 4 PhD/Master’s projects
• Organized conferences on health/wellbeing in design (e.g., 'Environments by Design: Health, Wellbeing, and Place' 2021)
• Research activities include co-living for the elderly competitions and smart technology studies

Labs/Teams: Collaborations include the BESiDE initiative (Built Environment for Social Inclusion) and BIT-Kit accessibility tool development. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing urban sustainability and equity.