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Author
Gearoid Lydon
Head of Building System Sector
SUPSI
Mendrisio, Switzerland
Organisation from Academic Sector
Civil engineer specializing in the energy transition, thermal energy systems, and integrated design approaches.
My organisation
The Institute of Digital Technologies for Personalized Healthcare carries out applied research in the field of medical technologies. The BSP area focuses on extracting clinically meaningful information from biological, subjective, and contextual data. Through the adaptation and optimization of Artificial Intelligence, advanced statistics, data mining, machine learning and deep learning tools, it aims to develop systems to support personalized diagnosis and therapy, also thanks to bio-behavioral monitoring.
About me
From 2014 to 2022, I worked at ETH Zurich and the NCCR Digital Fabrication, where I led the thermal energy systems for the NEST HiLo project, a full-scale demonstrator showing the impact of digital fabrication in construction.
From 2022 to 2024, I served as an Associate Professor of Integrated Energy Design at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focusing on research and teaching.
Currently, I am the Head of the Building System Sector at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland.
Building System Sector – Introduction
The Building System Sector is a multidisciplinary research group of 19 researchers dedicated to advancing energy-related innovations for the built environment. Our mission is to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of buildings through cutting-edge technological and systemic solutions. The sector is structured into three specialized teams:
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BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics): Focused on integrating solar energy technologies seamlessly into building elements to promote renewable energy generation.
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HVAC Systems: Dedicated to developing high-performance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that optimize indoor comfort while reducing energy consumption.
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Circular Construction: Concentrated on sustainable building practices, emphasizing material reuse, life-cycle thinking, and the reduction of environmental impact.
Together, we aim to shape the future of sustainable construction through innovation, collaboration, and practical impact.
Skills
- Building Simulation, Building Energy Systems
Interests
- Building Energy Transition