M.J. Tenpierik

M.J. Tenpierik is a Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Their research focuses on acoustic engineering, building physics, sustainable architecture, and energy efficiency. With 142 publications and 9 supervised works, they contribute to advancing environmental and climate design through empirical validation and innovative solutions.

Research Interests:

• Acoustic performance in buildings and urban environments
• Thermal and moisture dynamics in construction materials
• Sustainable urban design balancing solar and noise exposure
• Smart technologies for energy-efficient building systems

Key Contributions:

• Developed decision-support frameworks for lower-temperature heating renovations
• Validated heat-air-moisture models in collaborative studies
• Explored occupant behavior impacts on indoor thermal comfort and air quality

Labs/Teams: Involved in projects like Sunrise IR and collaborations on facade roadmap strategies. Active in workshops on engineering simulations and smart material applications.