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Personal Statement
Lori is an engineer with a background spanning the application of simulation in environmental engineering, architecture and sustainable design and has been active in the energy and environment field for over 25 years both in practice and research, working in the private and public sectors. This includes delivery of three state-of-the-art academic/industry collaborative programmes for the UK and Scottish Governments over a period of 20 plus years and the dissemination of this work internationally.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Proposed review and update to previously published Building Standards Division research – ‘To identify effective ventilation guidance and practice to mitigate the indoor airborne transmission of infectious diseases in new build non-domestic buildings’
McElroy, L. (Principal Investigator), McGill, G. (Co-investigator) & Sharpe, T. (Co-investigator)
16/02/26 → 28/05/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange (Services/Consultancy)
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Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (UKRI - Accelerating the Green Economy Centres)
McElroy, L. (Principal Investigator), Kelly, N. (Co-investigator) & Farooq, M. Z. (Researcher)
NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)
1/10/24 → 30/09/28
Project: Research
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A scoping review of the impact of environmental design on wayfinding for people with sensory impairment
Zali, P., McElroy, L. B., Giardini, M. E., Chaiyawat, K. & Watson, M., 1 Apr 2026, In: HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal. 19, 2, p. 48-67 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Bridging heritage and performance: monitoring-based retrofit strategies for pre-1919 buildings
Moreno-Rangel, A., Sharpe, T., McElroy, L. B., Grandgirard, Y., Battikha, Y. & Farooq, M. Z., 4 Nov 2025. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Prizes
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Fellowship of the International Building Performance Simulation Association
McElroy, L. (Recipient), 4 Sept 2019
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Honorary Fellowship of Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
McElroy, L. (Recipient), 15 Aug 2013
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Atmosphere (Journal)
Moreno-Rangel, A. (Peer reviewer), Carrillo, G. (Peer reviewer), McElroy, L. (Peer reviewer) & Al-Khatri, H. (Peer reviewer)
12 Jul 2025 → 12 Mar 2026Activity: Publication Peer-Review and Editorial Work › Journal or guest editorship
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Low-Carbon Living: Design Pathways for Net Zero Heating in Scottish Homes
Moreno-Rangel, A. (Chair), Taha, A. (Chair) & McElroy, L. (Speaker)
22 Jul 2025Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Public Events