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Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers (2016)
Journal Article
Mirzaei, P. A. (2017). Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers. Journal of Hydro-environment Research, 14, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jher.2016.07.001

Leaping is an indispensable part of the upstream spawning migration of a fish species. The natural barriers replaced with artificial dams and obstacles can obstruct the leaping process and destruct the life cycle of fish species, causing their extinc... Read More about Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers.

Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture (2016)
Journal Article
Aydin, Y. C., & Mirzaei, P. A. (in press). Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture. Building Simulation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12273-016-0321-4

Aligned with achieving the goal of net-zero buildings, the implementation of energy-saving techniques in minimizing energy demands is proving more vital than at any time. As practical and economic options, passive strategies in ventilation developed... Read More about Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture.

Temporal effects on glare response from daylight (2016)
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Kent, M. G., Altomonte, S., Wilson, R., & Tregenza, P. R. (in press). Temporal effects on glare response from daylight. Building and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.09.002

A previous series of experiments conducted by the authors under a controlled laboratory setting detected substantive evidence of an effect of time of day, and the influence of various temporal variables, on reported glare sensation from artificial li... Read More about Temporal effects on glare response from daylight.

Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls (2016)
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Ekici, D. (2016). Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 75(3), 281-298. https://doi.org/10.1525/jsah.2016.75.3.281

Gottfried Semper is often credited with originating the concept of the building as skin in architectural theory, but an alternative trajectory of this idea can be found in the mid-nineteenth-century science of hygiene. In Skin, Clothing, and Dwelling... Read More about Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls.

Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016 (2016)
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Chilton, J., Gosling, P., Mollaert, M., & Stimpfle, B. (in press). Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.001

The TensiNet Association, in collaboration with the COST Action TU1303 “Novel structural skins: Improving sustainability and efficiency through new structural textile materials and designs” and the Newcastle University organized the TensiNet - COST A... Read More about Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016.

Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin (2016)
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Liu, X., Gao, H., Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Martin, B., Chilton, J., …Lau, B. (2016). Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.050

The thermal performance of a greenhouse can be greatly affected by the thermal and optical properties of its envelope system. In this study, a novel skin for greenhouse consisting of ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene (ETFE) membrane and Phase Change Materi... Read More about Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin.

MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures (2016)
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Heyse, P., Buyle, G., & Beccarelli, P. (2016). MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.002

In recent years, the textile industry developed a new generation of advanced textile materials for the construction sector designed to address the needs of one of the largest markets for textile products. Examples of the advanced textiles developed i... Read More about MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures.

Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model (2016)
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Ibrahim, H., Wagdy, A., Beccarelli, P., Carpenter, R., & Chilton, J. (2016). Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.041

The potentials of integrating thin-film photovoltaic technology into buildings make it the recommended renewable energy source not only for traditional architectures, but also the most innovative applications that favour envelopes characterized by fr... Read More about Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model.

Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system (2016)
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Connelly, K., Wu, Y., Chen, J., & Lei, Y. (2016). Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system. Applied Energy, 182, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.125

As a new concept, Building Integrated Concentrating PV (BICPV) “smart window” system consisting of a thermotropic layer with integrated PVs is treated as an electricity-generating smart window or glazed façade. This system automatically responds to c... Read More about Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system.

The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base (2016)
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Langdon, M., Gillott, M. C., Rodrigues, L. T., & Parry, T. (2016). The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base. Infrastructure Asset Management, 3(3), https://doi.org/10.1680/jinam.14.00026

Although the concept of sustainability and Sustainable development has tended to be mostly associated with the management of natural resources and the consequent environmental impact, the most accepted definition draws together its social, economic a... Read More about The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base.

Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber (2016)
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Alston, M. E., & Barber, R. (2016). Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber. Scientific Reports, 6(1), Article 31611. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep31611

Leaf vascular patterns are the mechanisms and mechanical support for the transportation of fluidics for photosynthesis and leaf development properties. Vascular hierarchical networks in leaves have far-reaching functions in optimal transport efficien... Read More about Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber.

Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house (2016)
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Rodrigues, L. T., Sougkakis, V., & Gillott, M. C. (2016). Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(3), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctv003

Evidence suggests that many UK dwellings are subjected to overheating or will be at some point in the future. Dwellings built using modern methods of construction may have a higher overheating risk due to the low levels of thermal mass associated wit... Read More about Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house.

The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking (2016)
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Alvarez, L., Borsi, K., & Rodrigues, L. T. (2017). The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking. Sustainable Cities and Society, 28, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2016.06.017

Social networks give structure to our world, are key to building social capital and can form a platform to build-up strength and ability to change; they are, however, often absent from urban studies. In this paper, the authors explored the potential... Read More about The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking.

A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement (2016)
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Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Yan, Y., & Li, B. (in press). A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 65, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.034

Thermoelectric (TE) technology is regarded as alternative and environmentally friendly technology for harvesting and recovering heat which is directly converted into electrical energy using thermoelectric generators (TEG). Conversely, Peltier coolers... Read More about A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement.

Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings (2016)
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Tunzi, M., Østergaard, D. S., Svendsen, S., Boukhanouf, R., & Cooper, E. (2016). Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings. Energy, 113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.07.033

This study presents a method to adapt existing hydronic systems in buildings to take advantage of low temperature district heating (LTDH). Plate radiators connected to double string heating circuits were considered in an optimization procedure, based... Read More about Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings.

Urban outdoor thermal comfort of the hot-humid region (2016)
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Gadi, M. (in press). Urban outdoor thermal comfort of the hot-humid region. MATEC Web of Conferences, 66, Article 00084. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20166600084

The study on outdoor comfort is becoming popular due to the fact that the thermoregulatory model is seen as inadequate in explaining outdoor thermal comfort conditions. Hot-humid region can be said as experiencing a critical environmental condition b... Read More about Urban outdoor thermal comfort of the hot-humid region.

Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications (2016)
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Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2016). Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications. Energy Conversion and Management, 124, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.07.010

The paper provides a performance analysis assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) liquid desiccant tri-generation system for building applications. The work presented serves to build upon the current literature related to experimental eval... Read More about Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications.

Integration of storage and renewable energy into district heating systems: a review of modelling and optimization (2016)
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Olsthoorn, D., Haghighat, F., & Mirzaei, P. A. (2016). Integration of storage and renewable energy into district heating systems: a review of modelling and optimization. Solar Energy, 136, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.06.054

The building and infrastructure sector is accountable for 46% of the total worldwide energy consumption. Most traditional energy sources such as coal or petroleum are among the non-renewable types and most likely to be depleted in the forthcoming dec... Read More about Integration of storage and renewable energy into district heating systems: a review of modelling and optimization.

A novel design of a desiccant rotary wheel for passive ventilation applications (2016)
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O'Connor, D., Calautit, J. K., & Hughes, B. R. (2016). A novel design of a desiccant rotary wheel for passive ventilation applications. Applied Energy, 179, 99-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.029

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd Rotary desiccant wheels are used to regulate the relative humidity of airstreams. These are commonly integrated into Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning units to reduce the relative humidity of incoming ventilation air. To m... Read More about A novel design of a desiccant rotary wheel for passive ventilation applications.

Driver-passenger collaboration as a basis for human-machine interface design for vehicle navigation systems (2016)
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Antrobus, V., Burnett, G., & Krehl, C. (2016). Driver-passenger collaboration as a basis for human-machine interface design for vehicle navigation systems. Ergonomics, 60(3), https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2016.1172736

Human Factors concerns exist with vehicle navigation systems, particularly relating to the effects of current Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) on driver disengagement from the environment. A road study was conducted aiming to provide initial input for... Read More about Driver-passenger collaboration as a basis for human-machine interface design for vehicle navigation systems.