By Associate Professor Francesco Fiorito

Journal articles

Sangiorgio V; Fiorito F; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Development of a holistic urban heat island evaluation methodology', Scientific Reports, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75018-4

Naboni E; Milella A; Vadalà R; Fiorito F, 2020, 'On the localised climate change mitigation potential of building facades', Energy and Buildings, 224, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110284

Fiorito F; Cannavale A; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Development, testing and evaluation of energy savings potentials of photovoltachromic windows in office buildings. A perspective study for Australian climates', Solar Energy, 205, pp. 358 - 371, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.05.080

Kuru A; Oldfield P; Bonser S; Fiorito F, 2020, 'A framework to achieve multifunctionality in biomimetic adaptive building skins', Buildings, 10, pp. 114, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/BUILDINGS10070114

Martinelli A; Kolokotsa DD; Fiorito F, 2020, 'Urban heat island in Mediterranean coastal cities: The case of Bari (Italy)', Climate, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/CLI8060079

Cannavale A; Martellotta F; Fiorito F; Ayr U, 2020, 'The challenge for building integration of highly transparent photovoltaics and photoelectrochromic devices', Energies, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13081929

Yang S; Cannavale A; Di Carlo A; Prasad D; Sproul A; Fiorito F, 2020, 'Performance assessment of BIPV/T double-skin façade for various climate zones in Australia: Effects on energy consumption', Solar Energy, 199, pp. 377 - 399, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.02.044

Cannavale A; Ayr U; Fiorito F; Martellotta F, 2020, 'Smart electrochromic windows to enhance building energy efficiency and visual comfort', Energies, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13061449

Kuru A; Oldfield P; Bonser S; Fiorito F, 2019, 'Biomimetic adaptive building skins: Energy and environmental regulation in buildings', Energy and Buildings, 205, pp. 109544, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109544

De Matteis V; Cannavale A; Martellotta F; Rinaldi R; Calcagnile P; Ferrari F; Ayr U; Fiorito F, 2019, 'Nano-encapsulation of phase change materials: From design to thermal performance, simulations and toxicological assessment', Energy and Buildings, 188-189, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.02.004

Yang S; Cannavale A; Prasad D; Sproul A; Fiorito F, 2019, 'Numerical simulation study of BIPV/T double-skin facade for various climate zones in Australia: Effects on indoor thermal comfort', Building Simulation, 12, pp. 51 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12273-018-0489-x

Ulpiani G; Ranzi G; Bruederlin F; Paolini R; Fiorito F; Haddad S; Kohl M; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Elastocaloric cooling: Roadmap towards successful implementation in the built environment', AIMS Materials Science, 6, pp. 1135 - 1152, http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/matersci.2019.6.1135

Pesenti M; Masera G; Fiorito F, 2018, 'Exploration of Adaptive Origami Shading Concepts through Integrated Dynamic Simulations', Journal of Architectural Engineering, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000323

Livada I; Synnefa A; Haddad S; Paolini R; Garshasbi S; Osmond P; Ulpiani G; Fiorito F; Vassilakopoulou K; Osmond P; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Time series analysis of ambient air-temperature during the period 1970–2016 over Sydney, Australia', Elsevier Science of The Total Environment, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.144

Santamouris M; Haddad S; Saliari M; Vasilakopoulou K; Synnefa A; Paolini R; Ulpiani G; Garshasbi S; Fiorito F, 2018, 'On the energy impact of urban heat island in Sydney: Climate and energy potential of mitigation technologies', Energy and Buildings, 166, pp. 154 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.02.007

Pierucci A; Cannavale A; Martellotta F; Fiorito F, 2018, 'Smart windows for carbon neutral buildings: A life cycle approach', Energy and Buildings, 165, pp. 160 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.01.021

Rajapaksha I; Fiorito F; Lazer E; Sartogo F, 2018, 'Exploring thermal comfort in the context of historical conservation. A study of the vernacular architecture of Pompeii', Architectural Science Review, 61, pp. 4 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2017.1405790

Cannavale A; Hörantner M; Eperon GE; Snaith HJ; Fiorito F; Ayr U; Martellotta F, 2017, 'Building integration of semitransparent perovskite-based solar cells: Energy performance and visual comfort assessment', Applied Energy, 194, pp. 94 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.03.011

Fiorito F; Santamouris M, 2017, 'High performance technologies and the future of architectural design', TECHNE, 13, pp. 72 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.13128/techne-21136

Marzban S; Ding L; Fiorito F, 2017, 'An Evolutionary Approach to Single-sided Ventilated Façade Design', Procedia Engineering, 180, pp. 582 - 590

Santamouris M; Haddad S; Fiorito F; Osmond P; Ding L; Prasad D; Zhai X; Wang R, 2017, 'Urban Heat Island and Overheating Characteristics in Sydney, Australia. An Analysis of Multiyear Measurements', Sustainability, 9, pp. 712 - 712

Favoino F; Fiorito F; Cannavale A; Ranzi G; Overend M, 2016, 'Optimal control and performance of photovoltachromic switchable glazing for building integration in temperate climates', Applied Energy, 178, pp. 943 - 961, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.107

Faheem A; Ranzi G; Fiorito F; Lei C, 2016, 'A numerical study on the thermal performance of night ventilated hollow core slabs cast with micro-encapsulated PCM concrete', Energy and Buildings, 127, pp. 892 - 906, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.06.014

Cannavale A; Cossari P; Eperon GE; Colella S; Fiorito F; Gigli G; Snaith HJ; Listorti A, 2016, 'Forthcoming perspectives of photoelectrochromic devices: A critical review', Energy and Environmental Science, 9, pp. 2682 - 2719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ee01514j

Faheem A; Ranzi G; Fiorito F; Lei C, 2016, 'A numerical procedure for modelling the thermal performance of ventilated hollow core slabs', Applied Mechanics and Materials, 846, pp. 12 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.846.12

Fiorito F; Sauchelli M; Arroyo D; Pesenti M; Imperadori M; Masera G; Ranzi G, 2016, 'Shape morphing solar shadings: A review', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 55, pp. 863 - 884, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.086

Faheem A; Ranzi G; Fiorito F; Lei C, 2016, 'A Numerical Study of Turbulent Mixed Convection in a Smooth Horizontal Pipe', Journal of Heat Transfer, 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4031112

Santamouris M; Ding L; Fiorito F; Oldfield P; Osmond P; Paolini R; Prasad D; Synnefa A, 2016, 'Passive and active cooling for the outdoor built environment – Analysis and assessment of the cooling potential of mitigation technologies using performance data from 220 large scale projects', Solar Energy

Pesenti M; Masera G; Fiorito F, 2015, 'Shaping an origami shading device through visual and thermal simulations', Energy Procedia, 78, pp. 346 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.663

Fiorito F, 2015, 'Adaptive Envelopes: new opportunities for buildings', Arketipo, 91, pp. 112 - 115

Gonzalez J; Fiorito F, 2015, 'Daylight design of office buildings: Optimisation of external solar shadings by using combined simulation methods', Buildings, 5, pp. 560 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings5020560

Pesenti M; Masera G; Fiorito F; Sauchelli M, 2015, 'Kinetic Solar Skin: A Responsive Folding Technique', Energy Procedia, 70, pp. 661 - 672, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.02.174

Fiorito F, 2014, 'Phase-change materials for indoor comfort improvement in lightweight buildings. A parametric analysis for Australian climates', Energy Procedia, 57, pp. 2014 - 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.066

Cannavale A; Fiorito F; Resta D; Gigli G, 2013, 'Visual comfort assessment of smart photovoltachromic windows', Energy and Buildings, 65, pp. 137 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.06.019

Lobaccaro G; Fiorito F; Masera G; Poli T, 2012, 'District geometry simulation: A study for the optimization of solar façades in urban canopy layers', Energy Procedia, 30, pp. 1163 - 1172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2012.11.129

Fiorito F, 2012, 'Trombe walls for lightweight buildings in temperate and hot climates. Exploring the use of phase-change materials for performances improvement', Energy Procedia, 30, pp. 1110 - 1119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2012.11.124

Cannavale A; Fiorito F; Gigli G, 2011, 'Nanotecnologie e nanodispositivi. Opportunità per involucri edilizi intelligenti ed efficienza energetica in edilizia', L'Ingegnere: edilizia, ambiente, territorio, 39-40, pp. 52 - 54

Cannavale A; Fiorito F; Manca M; Tortorici G; Cingolani R; Gigli G, 2010, 'Multifunctional bioinspired sol-gel coatings for architectural glasses', Building and Environment, 45, pp. 1233 - 1243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.11.010

Conference Papers

Cantatore E; Fiorito F; Fatiguso F, 2020, 'Learning from the past toward energy resilient strategies in historic districts. A case study in Apulia Region (Italy)', in International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 833 - 840, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIV-M-1-2020-833-2020

Sonnessa A; Cantatore E; Esposito D; Fiorito F, 2020, 'A Multidisciplinary Approach for Multi-risk Analysis and Monitoring of Influence of SODs and RODs on Historic Centres: The ResCUDE Project', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), pp. 752 - 766, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58811-3_54

Kuru A; Fiorito F; Oldfield P; Bonser S, 2018, 'Multi-functional biomimetic adaptive facades: A case study', in Luible A; Gosztonyi S (ed.), Proceedings of the COST Action TU1403 - Adaptive Facades Network Final Conference: Facade 2018 - Adaptive!, TU Delft Open, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, pp. 241 - 250, presented at Facade 2018 - Adaptive!, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, 26 November 2018 - 27 November 2018, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329196292_Facade_2018_-_Adaptive_Proceedings_of_the_COST_Action_TU1403_Adaptive_Facades_Network_Final_Conference

Kuru A; Fiorito F; Oldfield P; Bonser S, 2018, 'Multi-functional biomimetic adaptive facades: Developing a new framework', in Luible A; Gosztonyi S (ed.), Proceedings of the COST Action TU1403 - Adaptive Facades Network Final Conference: Facade 2018 - Adaptive! Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, 26-27 November 2018, Lucerne, Switzerland,, TU Delft Open, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, pp. 231 - 240, presented at Facade 2018 - Adaptive!, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, 26 November 2018 - 27 November 2018, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329196292_Facade_2018_-_Adaptive_Proceedings_of_the_COST_Action_TU1403_Adaptive_Facades_Network_Final_Conference

Yang S; Fiorito F; Sproul A; Prasad D, 2017, 'Studies on optimal application of building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal facade for commercial buildings in Australia', in ISES Solar World Congress 2017 - IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2017, Proceedings, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), pp. 672 - 681, presented at Proceedings of SWC2017/SHC2017, 29 October 2017 - 02 November 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2017.12.13

Moreno MJ; Fiorito F, 2017, 'Performance assessment of earth constructions under the Chilean energy rating system software', in Procedia Engineering, Elsevier: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives License, pp. 502 - 509, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.209

Tortorici G; Fiorito F, 2017, 'Building in Post-war Environments', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 1093 - 1102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.269

Lavin C; Fiorito F, 2017, 'Optimization of an External Perforated Screen for Improved Daylighting and Thermal Performance of an Office Space', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 571 - 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.216

De Matteis V; Cannavale A; Coppola A; Fiorito F, 2016, 'Nanomaterials and Smart Nanodevices for Modular Dry Constructions: The Project "easy House"', in Ding L; Fiorito F; Osmond P (eds.), Procedia Engineering, Elsevier, AUSTRALIA, Sydney, pp. 704 - 714, presented at International High-Performance Built Environment Conference (iHBE), AUSTRALIA, Sydney, 17 November 2016 - 18 November 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.230

Bashirzadeh Tabrizi T; Fiorito F, 2016, 'Optimization of window's design in residential buildings. Use of the overall Life Cycle Energy (LCE) indicator', in Proceedings of Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF), Singapore, pp. 419 - 426, presented at 4th Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2016), Singapore, 24 April 2016 - 25 April 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.5176/2301-394X_ACE16.17

Zhao Z; Verbic G; Fiorito F, 2015, 'Model Analysis of a Residential Building for Demand Response', Eindhoven (NL), presented at PowerTech 2015, Eindhoven (NL), 29 June 2015 - 02 July 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2015.7232534

Zhao Z; Verbic G; Fiorito F, 2014, 'Investigating thermal inertia in lightweight buildings for demand response', in 2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014 - Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966612

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