Profile of Gonçalo Pedro

- Name
- Gonçalo Pedro
- Position
- Technical Director, Labs | Principal
- Summary
Gonçalo advises designers and architects on how to achieve optimal thermal comfort, energy consumption and production in building design. A specialist in microclimate studies, Gonçalo has contributed to masterplanning, ventilation and renewable energy projects around the world. Gonçalo’s strong communication skills make him an in-demand speaker at architecture, engineering and sustainability conferences, while his collaborative working style makes him a favourite among our clients. Deeply committed to supporting energy-efficiency and a comfortable built environment wherever opportunities arise, Gonçalo has worked on high-profile projects in a range of climates and jurisdictions.
A microclimate studies specialist known for optimizing thermal comfort and energy efficiency
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), University of Victoria, Canada
- Master of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of Victoria, Canada
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace Engineering), Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
AFFILIATIONS
- Frequent presenter at international conferences
- Challenge Speaker, Ontario Association of Architects (OAA2030)
- Member, American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Member, Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC)
SPECIALTIES
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Design consultation
- Energy efficiency
- Masterplanning
- Microclimate studies- renewable energy
- Thermal comfort