Peng Gao is a Master’s student in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Pécs, specializing in architecture and the built environment. His research focuses on urban thermal environments, architectural performance, and human-centered sustainable design. Gao’s academic work integrates parametric design, environmental simulation, and data-driven urban analysis, exploring how architectural forms and spatial configurations can improve microclimates, thermal comfort, and urban livability. Gao’s recent studies emphasize the coupled effects of points of interest and thermal environments on urban microclimate dynamics. He investigates how vegetation, shading strategies, and urban morphology contribute to mitigating heat islands and enhancing outdoor comfort, particularly in vulnerable communities. His work combines simulation tools such as EnergyPlus and parametric modeling with machine learning approaches to propose adaptive design solutions that promote environmental equity in urban spaces.
Research Theme
- Urban Climate Environment and Spatial Form Coupling
Exploring how the distribution of urban functions and architectural forms jointly affect heat island intensity and microclimate regulation. - Parametric and data-driven adaptive design
Using tools like Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, and Python to optimize building form, building technology, and urban configurations for improved environmental performance - Human-Centered Sustainable Design
Integrating environmental simulation and spatial analytics to create inclusive urban spaces that improve comfort and well-being.
Publications
- Gao, P. REVIVE INSIDE. The Architect, (06).
- Gao, P. Dynamic Industrial Village Based on Emergence Principle. Urban Environment Design, (01).
- Gao, P. Urban Design Based on Stream of Consciousness Narrative Research. Urban Environment Design, (04).
- SCI: Shiliang Wang*., Qun Zhang., Peng Gao., Chenglin Wang., Jiang An,. Lan Wang. Coupled Impact of Points of Interest and Thermal Environment on Outdoor Human Behavior Using Visual Intelligence Buildings | https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings 14092978
Awards & Recognition
- Excellence Award — HYP Cup (2022, 2023)
- Finalist — HYP Cup (2021)
- 3rd Prize — TEAMZERO International Architecture Student Design Competition (2020)
- Excellence Award — Developing Countries Design Exhibition (2022)
- Excellence Award — Harbin Institute of Technology Construction Festival (2019).