Ming Hu

Ming Hu is an Assistant Professor at School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, University of Maryland, College Park. She teaches technology courses focus on the integration of architectural design with structural, materials and enclosure systems.

Her research focuses on the intersections of building systems and green technologies with an emphasis on integrated net zero design, multi-performance systems, building longevity and design decision making. Her research methodologies include a variety environmental simulation techniques such as life cycle assessment, computation fluid dynamic modeling, energy modeling, as well as parametric façade design and 3D prototyping. Her students describe her as having the right balance between theory, concept, and methodology, with extensive practical experience. 

She is an architectural practitioner, educator and researcher with vast experience in high-performance building design, Life Cycle assessment, building performance measurement and benchmarking. She has more than fourteen years’ experience working on international high-profile projects with HOK at Washington D.C office.

She has conducted funded research sponsored by University Transportation Research center, Oak Hill Fund, etc. She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed papers and proceeding papers and over 40 technical reports. She is member of USGBC Pilot Credit Committee member, as well as a member of ASHRAE, Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE).