Research
In accordance with the the mission of the Powell Center to foster the implementation of sustainability principles into the creation of the built environment, activities at the center focuses mainly on the following
Core Areas
- Reclaimed Water
- Building Energy Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Industrial and Construction Ecology
- Green Building Materials
- Deconstruction and Building Materials Reuse
- Sustainable Architecture
- Urban and Community Planning
- Sustainability Indicators
All theses and dissertations and links to books published at the center are also available through this website
Visiting Scholars
The Powell Center for Construction and Environment also hosts visiting scholars from all over the world, helping in the propagation of sustainability priciples worldwide.
Rogerio Amoeda
Bachelor Architecture, Faculty of Architecture - University of Porto (1991)
Master in Science Civil Engineering, School of Engineering - University of Minho (2004)
Ph.D. Student Architecture, Department of Architecture - University of Minho
Rogerio is a fulltime Ph.D. Student, working under a research fellowship from the Portuguese government. His primary research interest is in the field of building deconstruction and is developing a model to evaluate deconstruction potential at the design stage, based on energy systems dynamics.
He is also a professional architect since 1992 and partner architect since 1994, developing work on building design and urban planning for public and private clients.
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Jim Sullivan Ph. D. Student in Building Construction, University of Florida Master in Building Construction, University of Florida 2001 Master of Arts in Mass Communications, University of Florida 1990 Bachelor of Science in Advertising, University of Florida 1988 |
Jim is currently a fulltime Ph. D. student in the M.E. Rinker, Sr., School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. Jim's area of interest is sustainable development and construction. He is also a USGBC LEED accredited professional. His construction experience includes project management for Clark Construction and Hines, Inc.
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Nye Grant Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Florida (2003) Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine (1999) |
Nye is a full-time PhD student in the school of Building Construction. His research interests are geared toward lessening the environmental impact of buildings in connection with the flows of energy, materials and waste.
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Donna Isaacs Office/Bldg: 341 RNK |
Donna is a research assistant majoring in construction management. She is executive director of The Cotton Club Historic Preservation Project in East Gainesville, which is restoring a World War II structure moved to Gainesville in 1946. The Cotton Club was used as a movie theatre and social club for African Americans during the period of segregation. Donna is president of the US Green Building Council's UF chapther and a member of the Society of Leaders in Construction and the National Association of Women in Construction.
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