January 28, 2025
It is exciting to announce that Katerina Lika, a graduate of EPOKA University, has published her master’s thesis research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sokol Dervishi, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Engineering, in Energy Conversion and Management (Q1, Impact Factor: 9.9). This is one of the most prestigious international journals in the field of energy, ranked in the top 10 out of 270 SCI-indexed journals in #EnergyEngineering, #NuclearEnergy, and #RenewableEnergy.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0196890424013931
The study investigates how high-rise residential buildings incorporating Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) can achieve a balance between #energyefficiency and #foodproduction. Through energy simulations across three climate contexts (Athens, New York, and Singapore), the researchers analyzed optimal building morphologies and key design factors, including shape, transparency, and envelope performance. The integration of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) into building design is emerging as a vital solution to global food security and urbanization challenges. However, the energy demands of these systems pose significant design challenges.
This research aligns closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action. It highlights the importance of early-stage design optimizations in creating sustainable high-rise buildings that integrate urban food production systems.
This remarkable achievement by Katerina Lika, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Sokol Dervishi, is a proud moment for EPOKA University and an inspiring contribution to addressing pressing global challenges.
