All Outputs (324)

Dharavi an Urban Ecology of Recycling, Living and Working (2025)
Journal Article
Agarwal, V., Borsi, K., & Collett, T. (2025). Dharavi an Urban Ecology of Recycling, Living and Working. Athens Journal of Architecture, 11, 1-38. https://doi.org/10.30958/aja.X-Y-Z

This paper provides an in-depth typo-morphological analysis of Dharavi’s 13th Compound to expose the spatial specificity through which this socio-spatial ecology of living, working, and recycling is supported. It maps the process of recycling and pat... Read More about Dharavi an Urban Ecology of Recycling, Living and Working.

A critical review of existing fuel poverty definitions in England: Problematisation, obfuscation and compatibility with a just energy transition (2025)
Journal Article
Semple, T., Rodrigues, L., Harvey, J., Figueredo, G., & Gillott, M. (2025). A critical review of existing fuel poverty definitions in England: Problematisation, obfuscation and compatibility with a just energy transition. Energy Research and Social Science, 127, Article 104263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2025.104263

The way that fuel poverty (or energy poverty) is defined and quantified continues to divide opinion. In England, modern fuel poverty definitions, such as Low Income High Costs (LIHC) and Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE), have increasingly emp... Read More about A critical review of existing fuel poverty definitions in England: Problematisation, obfuscation and compatibility with a just energy transition.

Beyond Short-Term Success: Developing an FCE-Based Framework for User Satisfaction in China’s Industrial Heritage Regeneration (2025)
Journal Article
Zheng, X., Guo, S., & Heath, T. (2025). Beyond Short-Term Success: Developing an FCE-Based Framework for User Satisfaction in China’s Industrial Heritage Regeneration. Buildings, 15(16), Article 2831. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15162831

Despite significant progress in industrial heritage regeneration, limited attention to post-occupancy operation and maintenance has caused many projects to decline after initial success. This is largely due to the failure to adapt to evolving user ne... Read More about Beyond Short-Term Success: Developing an FCE-Based Framework for User Satisfaction in China’s Industrial Heritage Regeneration.

Honeycomb core inspired design and numerical simulation of heat transfer enhancement for thermal energy storage in heat exchangers (2025)
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Han, L., Zhang, S., & Yan, Y. (2026). Honeycomb core inspired design and numerical simulation of heat transfer enhancement for thermal energy storage in heat exchangers. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 219, Article 110205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2025.110205

Latent heat storage offers a promising solution to bridge energy supply-demand mismatches, yet its implementation is fundamentally constrained by the low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCM). To address this limitation, this study inv... Read More about Honeycomb core inspired design and numerical simulation of heat transfer enhancement for thermal energy storage in heat exchangers.

Enhanced heat transfer of PCM-based heat sink augmented with plate-fins and hybrid nanoparticles for electronics cooling (2025)
Journal Article
Arshad, A., Jabbal, M., & Yan, Y. (2025). Enhanced heat transfer of PCM-based heat sink augmented with plate-fins and hybrid nanoparticles for electronics cooling. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 218, Article 110107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2025.110107

Passive cooling technologies based on phase change material (PCM) reveal as emerging technique for thermal management of electronic components effciently. Therefore, the current study explores the combined effect of hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs), plate... Read More about Enhanced heat transfer of PCM-based heat sink augmented with plate-fins and hybrid nanoparticles for electronics cooling.

Risk modeling for ASHRAE Standard 241-2023 – Control of infectious aerosols (2025)
Journal Article
Jones, B., Iddon, C., Zaatari, M., Wargocki, P., & Bruns, R. (2025). Risk modeling for ASHRAE Standard 241-2023 – Control of infectious aerosols. Building and Environment, Article 113318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113318

This paper describes the risk assessment modeling used to establish airflow requirements in ASHRAE Standard 241 (2023) – Control of Infectious Aerosols. The standard sets minimum equivalent clean airflow rates per person (ECAi) to reduce long-range a... Read More about Risk modeling for ASHRAE Standard 241-2023 – Control of infectious aerosols.

Investigation of thermal management performance of electronic devices with phase change materials and pin fin heat sinks under periodic heating and cooling cycles (2025)
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Wang, H., Wang, H., Wang, J., Luo, D., Yan, Y., & Ren, Y. (2025). Investigation of thermal management performance of electronic devices with phase change materials and pin fin heat sinks under periodic heating and cooling cycles. Energy Conversion and Management, 342, Article 120107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2025.120107

Effective thermal management is critical for high-power devices such as metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors, as excessive heat can degrade their performance and reliability. Existing studies often simplify the heat source as a region o... Read More about Investigation of thermal management performance of electronic devices with phase change materials and pin fin heat sinks under periodic heating and cooling cycles.

Impacts of Design Parameters on the Thermal Performance of a Macro-Encapsulated Phase Change Material Blind Integrated in Double Skin Facade System (2025)
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Li, Y., He, W., Tao, W., Yang, C., Li, Y., & Darkwa, J. (2025). Impacts of Design Parameters on the Thermal Performance of a Macro-Encapsulated Phase Change Material Blind Integrated in Double Skin Facade System. Energies, 18(13), Article 3326. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18133326

Double skin facades (DSFs) are promising sustainable design elements of buildings. However, they are prone to overheating problems in warm seasons due to high outdoor temperature and intense solar radiation. Although phase change material (PCM) blind... Read More about Impacts of Design Parameters on the Thermal Performance of a Macro-Encapsulated Phase Change Material Blind Integrated in Double Skin Facade System.

Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK (2025)
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Mehdipour, R., Garvey, S., Cardenas, B., Baniamerian, Z., & J. Wood, C. (2025). Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 73, Article 106579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2025.106579

Transitioning from natural gas to cleaner heating methods is crucial for reducing carbon emissions. Heat pumps, which extract heat from air, water, or geothermal sources, offer an efficient alternative but significantly increase peak electricity dema... Read More about Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK.

Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches (2025)
Journal Article
Rodrigues, L., Cherian, B. A., & Tokbolat, S. (2025). Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches. Buildings, 15(11), Article 1895. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15111895

In Saudi Arabia’s hot and arid climate, residential buildings account for over half of national electricity consumption, with cooling demands alone responsible for more than 70% of this use. This paper explores the hypothesis that contemporary villa... Read More about Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Using Passive Design Approaches.

Dynamic Simulations of Phase-Change Emulsions in Cooling Systems (2025)
Journal Article
Wang, Y., Shao, J., Darkwa, J., & Kokogiannakis, G. (2025). Dynamic Simulations of Phase-Change Emulsions in Cooling Systems. Buildings, 15(11), Article 1873. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15111873

The application of phase change material emulsions (PCMEs) in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is considered to be a potential way of saving energy due to their relatively higher energy storage capacity compared with water. T... Read More about Dynamic Simulations of Phase-Change Emulsions in Cooling Systems.

Performance Analysis of Solar-Integrated Vapour Compression Air Conditioning System for Multi-Story Residential Buildings in Hot Climates: Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Insights (2025)
Journal Article
Al Khiro, H. A., & Boukhanouf, R. (2025). Performance Analysis of Solar-Integrated Vapour Compression Air Conditioning System for Multi-Story Residential Buildings in Hot Climates: Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Insights. Energies, 18(11), Article 2781. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18112781

Decarbonisation in hot climates demands innovative cooling solutions that minimise environmental impact through renewable energy integration and advanced system optimisation. This study investigates the energetic and economic feasibility of a thermo-... Read More about Performance Analysis of Solar-Integrated Vapour Compression Air Conditioning System for Multi-Story Residential Buildings in Hot Climates: Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Insights.

Contextual Sensitivity Analysis for Urban Industrial Heritage Quarter Regeneration: Shanghai as a Pilot Case Study (2025)
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Li, S., & Heath, T. (2025). Contextual Sensitivity Analysis for Urban Industrial Heritage Quarter Regeneration: Shanghai as a Pilot Case Study. Heritage, 8(6), Article 190. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage8060190

Looking into the development of modern cities, industrial heritage quarters within the urban context are important spatial resources for urban development. With the increasing trend toward incorporating quantitative research in urban studies in recen... Read More about Contextual Sensitivity Analysis for Urban Industrial Heritage Quarter Regeneration: Shanghai as a Pilot Case Study.

Understanding particulate matter emissions from cooking meals, health impacts and policy path in Ecuador (2025)
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Rincon, G., Morantes, G., Garcia-Angulo, A., Mota, S., Cornejo-Rodriguez, M. D. P., & Jones, B. (2025). Understanding particulate matter emissions from cooking meals, health impacts and policy path in Ecuador. Science of the Total Environment, 982, Article 179628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179628

Cooking is a major source of indoor air pollution, but little is known about its emissions or health impacts in Ecuadorian households. This study quantified PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀ emissions from six common menus (three fried, three stewed) cooked in a real-l... Read More about Understanding particulate matter emissions from cooking meals, health impacts and policy path in Ecuador.

Concatenated Thresholds: Rehabilitation of an 18th Century House for a Family of Musicians in Seville, Spain (2025)
Journal Article
Gentil-Fernandez, M., Barrera-Altemir, M., & Caro-Dominguez, J. (in press). Concatenated Thresholds: Rehabilitation of an 18th Century House for a Family of Musicians in Seville, Spain. Built Heritage,

Accomplished in 2018, the refurbishment of an 18th-century house, which is located in the historic centre of Seville (Spain), constitutes a statement of heritage reactivation as a solid platform for keeping historic centres alive. Rehabilitated by Ba... Read More about Concatenated Thresholds: Rehabilitation of an 18th Century House for a Family of Musicians in Seville, Spain.

3D Laser Scanning representation in Architecture. The place of the record (2025)
Journal Article
Devilat, B., & Andres Lanuza, F. (2025). 3D Laser Scanning representation in Architecture. The place of the record. AIS - Architecture Image Studies, 6(2), 8-41. https://doi.org/10.48619/AIS.V6I2.1176

In Architecture, representing the context is for both a technical need and an understanding process for architectural discipline. The creation of drawings is not only to measure and represent reality to intervene in it but also to analyse it in a bro... Read More about 3D Laser Scanning representation in Architecture. The place of the record.

Impact of Public Space in Primary and Secondary Schools Based on Natural Visibility Ratio (2025)
Journal Article
Liu, F., Zhou, H., Xie, J., Tang, Y., & Liu, S. (2025). Impact of Public Space in Primary and Secondary Schools Based on Natural Visibility Ratio. Buildings, 15(9), Article 1472

Campus safety is an essential prerequisite for the development of the education system, as it directly impacts the security of life and property for a significant number of students and faculty members. In recent years, the safety of primary and seco... Read More about Impact of Public Space in Primary and Secondary Schools Based on Natural Visibility Ratio.

Application of life cycle assessment for enhancing sustainability of district heating: A multi-level approach (2025)
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Tien, P. W., Wang, H., Tokbolat, S., Boukhanouf, R., Calautit, J., & Darkwa, J. (2025). Application of life cycle assessment for enhancing sustainability of district heating: A multi-level approach. Energy Reports, 13, 5077-5096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2025.04.044

District heating (DH) is a proven heat generation and distribution technology that enhances energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions at scale, making it a key component of sustainable energy strategies. Compared to traditional heat generation m... Read More about Application of life cycle assessment for enhancing sustainability of district heating: A multi-level approach.

Cultural preservation, social cohesion or economic benefits? Unpacking the motivations of public participation in China’s historical settlement regeneration (2025)
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Chen, W., Chen, M., Yu, J., Mo, K. H., Jian, I. Y., Zhang, Q., Heath, T., & Ye, C. (2025). Cultural preservation, social cohesion or economic benefits? Unpacking the motivations of public participation in China’s historical settlement regeneration. CoDesign, https://doi.org/10.1080/15710882.2025.2494097

The regeneration of historical settlements in China poses significant challenges, as rapid urbanisation forces a balancing act between cultural preservation, social cohesion and economic benefits. Despite the increasing emphasis on involving local co... Read More about Cultural preservation, social cohesion or economic benefits? Unpacking the motivations of public participation in China’s historical settlement regeneration.

Effect of Photoresist Biomimetic Surface Roughness on Droplet Evaporation Dynamics (2025)
Journal Article
Zhang, Z., Gao, X., & Yan, Y. (2025). Effect of Photoresist Biomimetic Surface Roughness on Droplet Evaporation Dynamics. Journal of Bionic Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42235-025-00698-5

Control of the wetting properties of biomimetic functional surfaces is a desired functionality in many applications. In this paper, the photoresist SU-8 was used as fabrication material. A silicon wafer was used as a substrate to prepare a biomimetic... Read More about Effect of Photoresist Biomimetic Surface Roughness on Droplet Evaporation Dynamics.