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Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review (2017)
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017). Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 73, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.011

In the history, architecture was exploited to the human being to protect him from unsteady environmental conditions. In the past centuries, architecture was pioneer art which has special features such as; simplicity, organization, clear style, accura... Read More about Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review.

Optimal microchannel planar reactor as a switchable infrared absorber (2017)
Journal Article
Alston, M. E. (in press). Optimal microchannel planar reactor as a switchable infrared absorber. MRS Advances, 2(14), https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2017.112

This paper will propose methods to use leaf vasculature formations to advance a material to act as an infrared block. The research shows the use of microfluidics based flows to direct the structural assembly of a polymer into a thermally functional m... Read More about Optimal microchannel planar reactor as a switchable infrared absorber.

Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations (2017)
Journal Article
Chen, Z., Zhu, J., & Bai, H. (2017). Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations. Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.046

A membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system is studied in this paper for energy efficient air conditioning with independent temperature and humidity controls. The system mainly consists of a dehumidifier, a regenerator, an evapo... Read More about Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations.

Reciprocal Control in Adaptive Environments (2017)
Journal Article
Jäger, N., Schnädelbach, H., Hale, J., Kirk, D., & Glover, K. (2017). Reciprocal Control in Adaptive Environments. Interacting with Computers, 29(4), 512-529. https://doi.org/10.1093/iwc/iww037

© The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The British Computer Society. Computing has become an established part of the built environment augmenting it to become adaptive. We generally assume that we control the adaptive en... Read More about Reciprocal Control in Adaptive Environments.

Editorial [to] Themed issue on sustainability in energy and buildings, part 1 (2017)
Journal Article
Calautit, J. K. (2017). Editorial [to] Themed issue on sustainability in energy and buildings, part 1. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 170(1), https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.2017.170.1.1

This themed issue includes the selected papers from the proceedings of the seventh International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2015 (SEB15), which was successfully held in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal and was organised... Read More about Editorial [to] Themed issue on sustainability in energy and buildings, part 1.

Analysis of the daylight performance of a glazing system with Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM) (2017)
Journal Article
Sun, Y., Wu, Y., & Wilson, R. (2017). Analysis of the daylight performance of a glazing system with Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM). Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.001

Daylight plays an important role in the energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality of an office building. An innovative façade system where parallel transparent/translucent plastic slats are sandwiched between glass panes to form a Parallel S... Read More about Analysis of the daylight performance of a glazing system with Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM).

Smart windows—-dynamic control of building energy performance (2017)
Journal Article
Allen, K., Connelly, K., Rutherford, P., & Wu, Y. (2017). Smart windows—-dynamic control of building energy performance. Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.093

This paper explores the potential of thermotropic (TT) windows as a means of improving overall building energy performance. Capitalising on their ability to dynamically alter solar and visible light transmittance and reflectance based on window tempe... Read More about Smart windows—-dynamic control of building energy performance.

Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo (2017)
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017). Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo. Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.075

Venetian blinds are common type of shading devices and are increasingly operated automatically to overcome the limitations of using manual operation. Automated blinds need to be controlled to maximize benefits of daylight on the aspects of redirectin... Read More about Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo.

Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system (2016)
Journal Article
Boukhanouf, R., Alharbi, A., Ibrahim, H. G., Amer, O., & Worall, M. (2017). Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.12.119

The paper presents computer modelling and laboratory experiment results of a sub-wet bulb temperature indirect evaporative cooling system for space cooling in buildings. The prototype employs hollow porous ceramic water containers as wet media materi... Read More about Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system.

Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings (2016)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Shinohara, H., Wu, Y., …Xu, P. (2016). Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings. Energy Procedia, 104, 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.12.003

Solar concepts show potentially an improved cost-performance (energy) ratio when applied as the integrated parts of building renovations. This paper reported a compact solar thermal facade (STF) module with the internally extruded flow channel suitin... Read More about Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings.

A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass (2016)
Journal Article
Oladejo, J. M., Adegbite, S., Pang, C. H., Hao, L., Parvez, A. M., & Wu, T. (2017). A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass. Applied Energy, 188, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.005

In this study, synergistic interaction between coal and biomass and its intensity were investigated systematically using a low rank coal and its blends with different biomass samples at various blending ratios. The catalytic effects of minerals origi... Read More about A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass.

Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alabdullatief, A., Omer, S., Elabdein, R. Z., & Alfraidi, S. (2016). Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The number of mosque buildings is continuously increasing with the Muslim population, which is in fast growth around the world. In particular, the demand of new mosque buildings is high in the urban areas, due to increasing urban population growth in... Read More about Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules (2016)
Journal Article
Wu, J., Zhang, X., Shen, J., Wu, Y., Connelly, K., Yang, T., …Wang, H. (in press). A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 75, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.063

Thermal absorbers and their integration methods are critical to solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. These two elements directly influence the cooling effort of PV layers and as a result, the related electrical/thermal/overall efficiency. This... Read More about A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules.

Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings (2016)
Journal Article
Gan, G. (in press). Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings. Renewable Energy, 103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.11.052

A ground heat exchanger is used to transfer thermal energy stored in soil in order to provide renewable heating, cooling and ventilation of a building. A computer program has been developed for simulation of the dynamic thermal performance of horizon... Read More about Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings.

Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration (2016)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Wu, Y., Jin, R., …Xu, P. (2016). Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration. Energy Procedia, 96, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.096

This research aims to develop an initiative modular unglazed Solar Thermal Facade (STF) concept initially for hot water generation to facilitate the integration of solar energy with buildings. The new STF concept is simple structure, low cost, and ae... Read More about Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration.

A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances (2016)
Journal Article
Sancho-Tomás, A., Sumner, M., & Robinson, D. (2017). A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances. Energy and Buildings, 135, 350-366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.10.044

Accurate forecasting of residential energy loads is highly influenced by the use of electrical appliances, which not only affect electrical energy use but also internal heat gains, which in turn affects thermal energy use. It is therefore important t... Read More about A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances.

Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes (2016)
Journal Article
Cooper, E., Zheng, X., Wood, C., Gillott, M. C., Tetlow, D., Riffat, S., & Simon, L. D. (2019). Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes. International Journal of Ventilation, 18(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2016.1252155

A new low pressure ‘quasi-steady’ pulse technique for determining the airtightness of buildings has been developed further and compared with the standard blower-door technique for field-testing a range of typical UK homes. The reported low pressure a... Read More about Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes.

Desiccant cooling systems: a review (2016)
Journal Article
Sahlot, M., & Riffat, S. (2016). Desiccant cooling systems: a review. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctv032

Desiccant cooling systems have been considered as an efficient method of controlling moisture content in supply air. They do not use any ozone-depleting coolants and consume less energy as compared with the vapour compression systems. This communicat... Read More about Desiccant cooling systems: a review.

3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles (2016)
Journal Article
Cui, Y., & Zhu, J. (2017). 3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles. Energy and Buildings, 134, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.10.032

This paper presents a three-dimensional (3D) transient heat transfer numerical model for multiple energy piles based on the finite volume method (FVM). The initial and boundary conditions are established and the effects of “thermal short-circulating”... Read More about 3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles.

Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification (2016)
Journal Article
Jradi, M., & Riffat, S. (in press). Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification. International Journal of Green Energy, 13(13), https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2016.1183205

In this study, an innovative heat and mass transfer core is proposed to provide thermal comfort and humidity control using a hollow fiber contactor with multiple bundles of micro-porous hollow fibers. The hollow fiber-based core utilizes 12 bundles a... Read More about Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification.