Andy Sheppard
About Andy Sheppard
Andy Sheppard is an Associate at Arup, specializing in sustainable buildings, with a background in aerodynamics and rapid prototyping.
Title
Andy Sheppard holds the title of Associate - Sustainable Buildings at Arup. In this role, he specializes in sustainability strategies, focusing on carbon reduction and wellbeing in building design.
Education and Expertise
Andy Sheppard completed his MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge from 1994 to 1997. Earlier, he attended St Joseph's College, Ipswich, where he studied Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, achieving A-levels between 1986 and 1994. Recently, he became a WELL Building Standard Accredited Professional, which adds to his expertise in sustainability and wellbeing.
Professional Background
Andy Sheppard has a rich professional background. At Arup, he has been contributing to sustainable building projects since 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Jaguar Land Rover as an Aerodynamicist from 2002 to 2007, and as a Project Engineer in Rapid Prototyping and Tooling at Rover Group from 1997 to 2002.
Work at Arup
Since 2007, Andy Sheppard has been leading the sustainable buildings capability for Arup in the North West and Yorkshire regions. His work includes covering offices in Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool. His responsibilities involve researching sustainable practices, conducting multidisciplinary projects, and offering commissions for carbon reduction and sustainability strategies.
Research and Projects
Andy Sheppard is involved in significant research projects like the optimisation and visualisation of electrical microgrids at a city scale. His research also extends into emerging topics such as climate change adaptation and resilience. These efforts contribute to the development of innovative solutions for sustainability challenges.