Dr Ana Costa
Senior Lecturer in ArchitectureResearch Overview
I am the Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Architecture at Lancaster University, I am a chartered architect and certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant, fostering to create dynamic links and knowledge exchange between academia and architectural practice. I am currently leading the ‘Accelerating Material Re-use in Construction’ project funded by AHRC. My research focus lies on enabling a circular economy in the construction sector through material passports. I am also an educational researcher with a strong specialism in Learning and Teaching spaces. My research focuses on analysing the impact of the built environment in teaching and learning through ethnographic and visual research methods. I am specialised in policies and practices that affect the design of spaces and products that enable learning to take place. I see the world as a big house that we all need to look after; together we can make a change and contribute to a better built environment. If you’d like to know more about me please visit my website: anarutecosta.com.
Interdisciplinary Catalyst Funding - Innovative Laser Additive Manufacturing for Salvaged Construction Parts Repair
01/02/2024 → 31/07/2024
Research
IAA | Building a Circular Future: Accelerate Material Re-Use in Construction
01/08/2023 → 31/07/2024
Research
Material Passports Data
01/04/2023 → 31/07/2023
Research
Accelerating Material Re-Use in Construction (AMRUC)
30/01/2023 → 29/01/2024
Research
TEA Talks | Festival of Social Sciences | ESRC
01/09/2022 → 30/11/2022
Research
IAA - AHRC Impact Acceleration Account
01/04/2022 → 31/03/2026
Research
Architecture and Global Issues
01/08/2021 → 30/06/2022
Other
Spaces and Tools for learning during Covid-19 Pandemic
01/09/2020 → 01/10/2021
Research
Consultancy in Learning and Teaching Spaces
01/09/2018 → 31/07/2019
Consultancy
Reuse Now Webinar: Material Passports
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
TEA talks
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
How to Educate Architecture Students to Tackle Climate Emergency?
Invited talk
Future Observatory: Low Carbon Housing round table
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
AI Futures
Symposium
Material Reuse in Home Retrofit
Invited talk
Material Passports Data
Participation in conference - Business/Professional
Edge Education Review
Expert Opinion
Towards an Architectural Theory for Sustainability
Participation in conference - Academic
FOOTPRINT Plus
Participation in conference - Business/Professional
Student TEA talks
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
TEA Talks
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
School Engagement
Lancaster and Morecambe College
School Engagement
TEA Talks
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Architecture Inspired by Nature
Invited talk
Lancaster COP26 Festival
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
TEA talks
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Entangled Festival | Ensemble Project
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
Entangled Festival | Ensemble Project
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
World Architecture Day | Poster Competition Winner 2018
Prize (including medals and awards)
Nominated by RIBA, UK for the UIA Global Cubes Awards 2020
Prize (including medals and awards)
FASS Dean Award 2022: Outstanding Contribution to Student Recruitment, Lancaster University
Prize (including medals and awards)
Best Tutor to Cry to (2021/22)
Prize (including medals and awards)
Best Tutor to Cry to (2022/23)
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Evaluation
- School of Architecture
- Space & Place
- Sustainability and Repair