Peter Guthrie

Peter Guthrie is a Research Professor in Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable development, energy efficiency, infrastructure, retrofit, and urban development. Guthrie's work integrates sustainable development into decision-making for large infrastructure projects, including environmental restoration, regeneration schemes, and buildings globally. He leads research on energy efficiency in buildings and challenges in reducing carbon emissions, as well as decision-making in infrastructure projects. His research has strong industry links, including collaborations with Grosvenor Estates, SIG plc, and Arup. He supervises PhD, MPhil, and undergraduate students and contributes to postgraduate courses in Architecture and Engineering.

Peter Guthrie is a researcher at the University of Cambridge, focusing on sustainable development within engineering contexts. His work explores frameworks for sustainable development, including the Triple Bottom-Line approach, integrated sustainability assessment, and the role of cities in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Guthrie has contributed to studies on sustainable remediation, waste management, and the energy performance of buildings. His research emphasizes the integration of sustainability into engineering practices and policy, with a focus on both global and local contexts. He has also examined the adoption of sustainable practices in construction and the impact of policy on sustainable development objectives.