CURICULUM VITAE Name: Petros Α. Lapithis Address: Office: Lambousas 7, Kato Lakatamia, Lefkosia 2323, Cyprus Post Box: POB 25353, 1309 Lefkosia, Cyprus Telephone: Mobile: 99650926 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Personal: Birthday: 9th October 1965 Place of birth: Lefkosia, Cyprus Nationality Cypriot EDUCATION Undergraduate June 1983. Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Frederick work: Polytechnic, Nicosia, Cyprus. June1994. Certificate in Education for Teachers of Architecture. The Bartlett Graduate School, University College London, University of London, UK.. Graduate Feb 1993. M.Sc. in Architecture. Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil work: Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria. Sept 1994. M.Sc. in Architecture: Environmental Design and Engineering. The Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University College London, University of London, UK. Postgraduate May 2002. PhD: Passive Architecture in Cyprus, Welsh School of work: Architecture, University of Wales, Cardiff, Wales. POSITIONS HELD: Architect: Sept 1994-Dec 1995. Practicing architect, A.K.I. Constructions Ltd, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Jan 1996-present. Consultant and practicing architect, P.A. Lapithis Architectural Firm, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Oct 2009-present. Specialised Expert for Certificates of Energy Output for Buildings, Ministry of Commerce Industry and Tourism, Energy Services, Academic: Sept 1996-Sept 1999. Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design Department, Frederick Institute of Technology, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Sept 2000-Sept 2007. Adjunct Faculty, Professional Training and Development Unit, Intercollege, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Sept 2003-Sept 2006. Assistant Professor, Tenure. Architecture Department, University of Nicosia, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Sept 2006-May 2011. Associate Professor, Tenure Architecture Department, University of Nicosia, Lefkosia, Cyprus. 1 May 2011-present. Professor, Tenure. Architecture Department, University of Nicosia, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Sept 2007-present. Adjunct Faculty, Architecture Department, University of Cyprus, Lefkosia, Cyprus. Sept 2009-2014. Coordinator of the Sustainable Design Unit, Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. April 2010-April 2012. Associate Head of the Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus, Sept 2014-2018. Coordinator of the postgraduate programme MA Architecture, Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Sept 2014-2016. Coordinator of the postgraduate PhD programme, Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Sept 2015-2019. Coordinator of the Design for Diversity Unit, Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Other: Sept 1999-present. Founder and President of Pantheon Cultural Association, Lefkosia, Cyprus AREAS OF CONCENTRATION & RESEARCH INTERESTS Energy conservation and passive solar architecture. Promotion of bioclimatic architecture and solar energy. Solar Energy Education Through Art. History of Passive Solar in Cyprus. Passive Solar Design Considerations for the Mediterranean. Sustainable Architecture. Quality of life through sustainable design. Social Sustainability and Sustainable Development Technical Improvement of Existing Housing Envelopes in Cyprus A more thorough research is developed looking at: - Identification of the main problem in Cyprus - What is the actual standard for existing buildings (Needs in Cyprus). - Requirements in Cyprus that enforce a reaction to refurbish envelopes. - Legislative, natural (climatic boundary conditions) and other influencing factors that lead to the standard solution. Technical performances: stability, capacity, (earthquake), fire protection, noise insulation, weather protection, moisture protection, Functional / social performance: flexibility, comfort (thermal, acoustical, visual), health (air quality, mould & fungus growth) Economical performance: building costs, Running costs (heat losses, cooling, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, etc.) Environmental performance: use of resources (non renewable, renewable), energy consumption (non renewable, renewable) - production / assembly - heating / cooling Extensive Research on Passive Solar Architecture in Cyprus The aim of this research is to study the application of passive solar bodies and their adaptation on Cypriot houses focusing on heating and cooling passive solar systems in Cyprus, and making suggestions for their future applications. This study will assist future researches in choosing the most suitable combination from locally available construction materials so that more energy efficient buildings can be built, always taking into consideration the cost effectiveness of each passive solar system. Designing for Diversity Sustainability’s accountability to survival into the future is closely interlinked to diversity of species and functions in both animate and inanimate conditions. In anthropocentric 2 terms, diversity encompasses the presence and voice of men and women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and social strata. Thus through diversity, sustainability can be attained only within a system where the voices of all participants carry equal weight. The scope of the research is to concentrate in a world of architecture where man and nature are addressed and sustained in a balanced design. The unit studio creates an interdisciplinary platform on which issues of environmental, social and economic sustainability are constantly explored. The unit prompts participants to develop critical positions regarding the principles of environmental and social sustainability and to extend and evolve these positions through the architectural design process. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Institute of Architects (AIA) - associate member Cyprus Architectural Association (CAA) - member Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers UK (CIBSE) - member International Solar Energy Society, ISES - member American Solar Energy Society, ASES - member Scientific Technical Chamber of Cyprus, STCC - licensed architect FUNDING Grants: Amount: 5000 USD Funding Organisation: Fulbright Commission and AMIDEAST Title of project funded: Sustainable Architecture Place: Colorado State University and CSU Solar Centre, USA. Time period of funding: 15 August – 30 September 1995 Amount: Transport + Accommodation + Living Expenses Funding Organisation: Society of Protection of Nature in the Israel Title of project funded: Environmental Education Conservation and Public Action Place: Israel. Time period of funding: 3-27 May 1996 Amount: Accommodation + Living Expenses + 120 USD Funding Organisation: Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute Title of project funded: International Solar Energy Application Training Workshop Place: Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute, Lanzhou, China. Time period of funding: 1-28 August 1996 Amount: Accommodation + Living Expenses + Transportation Funding Organisation: COST C16 project http://www.costc16.org Title of project funded: "Improving the quality of existing urban building envelopes" Place: Europe Time period of funding: 2002-2007 Amount: Accommodation + Living Expenses + Transportation Funding Organisation: COST C23 http://www.lcube.eu.com Title of project funded: “Strategies for a Low Carbon Built Environment” Place: Europe Time period of funding: 2006-2009 Funded Amount: Tuitions Workshops: Funding Organisation: American Institute of Architects Title of project funded: Goleta Old town Community Design Workshop Place: Colorado State University, USA. CSU Solar Centre Time period of funding: October 1995 Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: Cyprus Mechanical Engineers Association. Title of project funded: Computer-Aided Building Thermal Analysis and Design with 3 Application to Passive Solar Buildings Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: 14-18 July 1997 Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: International Solar Energy Society Title of project funded: Natural Lighting and Energy Efficiency in Buildings Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: April 5-17 1997. Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: International Solar Energy Society Title of project funded: Building and Urban Design for Climates with Hot Summers, Passive and Low Energy Cooling of Buildings. Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: 1998 Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: Cyprus Chamber of Commerce Title of project funded: Saving Electricity in Hotels and Apartments Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: 28th April 1998 Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology Title of project funded: Environmental Impact Assessment & Management Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: 27-28 March 1998 Amount: Tuitions Funding Organisation: Cyprus Centre for Environmental Management and Planning. Title of project funded: Wind parks in the energy of Cyprus. Energy management and savings. Study of a small autonomous energy system. Design of bioclimatic buildings in the Mediterranean. Installation of small wind farms. Place: Lefkosia, Cyprus Time period of funding: 1999 Amount: 1380 Euros Funding Organisation: Socrates, Grundtvig 3, European Commission Title of project: Enhancing the Effectivity of training Activities Project Management for Educational Professionals, Mangers and Trainers. Place: Nalesczow, Poland Time period of funding: 4-10/07/2005 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 15 August-30 September 1995. Fulbright commission Fellowship on Sustainable Architecture, Colorado State University, USA, 3-27 May 1996.