Select Publications
Conference Papers
, 2015, 'Precipitation and buildings: estimation of the natural potential of locations to sustain indirect evaporative cooling strategies through hot seasons', in Crawford RH; Stephan A (ed.), LIVING AND LEARNING: RESEARCH FOR A BETTER BUILT ENVIRONMENT, UNIV MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Univ Melbourne, Melbourne Sch Design, Fac Architecture Bldg & Planning, Melbourne, pp. 45 - 54, presented at 49th International Conference of the Architectural-Science-Association, AUSTRALIA, Univ Melbourne, Melbourne Sch Design, Fac Architecture Bldg & Planning, Melbourne, 02 December 2015 - 04 December 2015
, 2015, 'Microstructural-based analysis and modelling of the fatigue behaviour of cast Al-Si alloys', in Afzali M; Lefebvre F (ed.), FATIGUE DESIGN 2015, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, 6TH EDITION, ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, FRANCE, Senlis, pp. 562 - 575, presented at 6th International Conference on Fatigue Design (Fatigue Design), FRANCE, Senlis, 18 November 2015 - 19 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2015.12.630
, 2015, 'Developing a sustainability indicator set for measuring green infrastructure performance', in Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives License, Lecce, Italy, presented at Urban Planning and Architecture Design for Sustainable Development, Lecce, Italy, 14 October 2015 - 16 October 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2343.1121
, 2015, 'Developing a sustainability indicator set for measuring green infrastructure performance', in Naselli F; Pollice F; Amer MS (eds.), URBAN PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (UPADSD), ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, ITALY, Lecce, pp. 68 - 79, presented at Conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD), ITALY, Lecce, 14 October 2015 - 16 October 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.12.009
, 2015, 'Reconceptualization of Climate Classifications and Climate Analysis Tools to Support Evaporative Building Cooling Strategies in the Hot Humid Tropics', in Lemonsu A; Masson V (ed.), Toulouse, France, presented at ICUC9 - 9th International Conference on Urban Climate, Toulouse, France, 20 July 2015 - 24 July 2015, https://www.conftool.com/icuc9/index.php?page=browseSessions&form_session=117&presentations=hide
, 2015, 'Review of Tools for quantifying the contribution green infrastructure to carbon performance', in Lemonsu A; Masson V (ed.), Toulouse, France, presented at ICUC9 - 9th International Conference on Urban Climate, Toulouse, France, 20 July 2015 - 24 August 2015, http://www.meteo.fr/icuc9/LongAbstracts/tukup7_@28cont@29-5-8781681_a.pdf
, 2015, 'The Arable City: Quantifying the potential for urban agriculture in the 21st century metropolis', in Karimi K; Vaughan L; Sailer K; Palaiologou G; Bolton T (eds.), S S S Proceedings of the 10th International Space syntax Symposium, The Bartlett Space Syntax Laboratory, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, London, pp. 81-1 - 81-13, presented at 10th International Space Syntax Symposium, London, 14 July 2015 - 16 July 2015, http://www.sss10.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SSS10_Proceedings_081.pdf
, 2015, 'Developing the Methodology to Investigate the Thermal Comfort of The Elderly for Sustainable Living in Hot-Humid Thailand', in The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Energy the Environment 2015, Kobe, Japan Official Conference Proceedings, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Kobe, Japan, pp. 263 - 278, presented at The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Energy the Environment 2015, Kobe, Japan, 11 June 2015 - 14 June 2015, http://iafor.org/archives/proceedings/ACSEE/ACSEE2015_proceedings.pdf
, 2014, 'Elderly thermal comfort in tropical climates: navigating the literature', Manchester, UK, presented at Aging and Society 2014, Manchester, UK, 07 November 2014 - 08 November 2014, http://agingandsociety.com/the-conference
, 2014, 'Thermal stress and comfort in elderly people's housing in tropical climates: the need for policy', in World Sustainable Building 2014 Barcelona Conference Proceedings, Green Building Council Espana, Barcelona, pp. 475 - 482, presented at World Sustainable Building Conference 2014, Barcelona, 28 October 2014 - 30 October 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17395-148
, 2014, 'An exploratory review of Life Cycle Assessment activities in the Malaysian building industry', in New Zealand Life Cycle Assessment Conference Proceedings, 2014, Wellington, presented at New Zealand Life Cycle Assessment Conference, Wellington, 02 September 2014 - 03 September 2014, http://lcaconference.org.nz/2014-proceedings
, 2014, 'A flexible modelling framework leading to a probabilistic multiaxial Kitagawa-Takahashi diagram: Applied to cast Al-Si alloys', in Buffiere JY; Brune M; Morel F; Nadot Y (eds.), FDMD II - JIP 2014 - FATIGUE DESIGN & MATERIAL DEFECTS, E D P SCIENCES, FRANCE, Paris, presented at Conference on Fatigue Design and Material Defects (FDMD-JIP), FRANCE, Paris, 11 June 2014 - 13 June 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141202002
, 2014, 'Probabilistic thermal-mechanical fatigue criterion for lost foam casting aluminium alloys based on 2D/3D porosities distribution', in Buffiere JY; Brune M; Morel F; Nadot Y (eds.), FDMD II - JIP 2014 - FATIGUE DESIGN & MATERIAL DEFECTS, E D P SCIENCES, FRANCE, Paris, presented at Conference on Fatigue Design and Material Defects (FDMD-JIP), FRANCE, Paris, 11 June 2014 - 13 June 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141205005
, 2014, 'Community Awareness of Green Roofs in Sydney', in Hirota EH; Formoso CT; Onyango J (eds.), Mass Customization and Sustainability in Housing, ZEMCH Network, Londrina-Parana, Brazil, pp. 99 - 113, presented at Zero Energy Mass Custom Homes 2014 International Conference, Londrina-Parana, Brazil, 04 June 2014 - 06 June 2014, http://www.zemch.org/proceedings/2014/zemch2014.pdf
, 2014, 'Developing assumptions of metabolic rate estimation for primary school children in the calculation of the Fanger PMV model', in Nicol F; Roaf S; Brotas L; Humphreys M (eds.), Proceedings of the 8th Windsor Conference 2014: Counting the Cost of Comfort in a changing world, Network for comfort and Energy Use in Buildings, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, UK, pp. 492 - 507, presented at 8th Windsor Conference, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, UK, 10 April 2014 - 13 April 2014, http://nceub.org.uk//W2014/webpage/pdfs/proceedings/Proceedings_Windsor_Conference_2014.pdf
, 2013, 'Metabolic rate estimation in the calculation of PMV for children', in Cutting Edge: 47th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Australia, Hong Kong, presented at The 47th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), CUTTING EDGE, Hong Kong, 13 November 2013 - 16 November 2013, http://asa2013.arch.cuhk.edu.hk/openconf/modules/request.php?module=oc_proceedings&action=proceedings.php&a=Accept
, 2013, 'Challenges to sustainable resort and hotel development in Malaysia', in Proceedings of The international conference on Tourism, Transport and Logistics 2013, UP Organiser and Publication Co. Ltd, Bangkok Thailand, pp. 645 - 652, presented at The International Conference on Tourism, Transport and Logistics 2013, Paris
, 2012, 'Sustainable assessment system criteria and indicators for resort development for developing countries – the case of Malaysia', in iNTA 2012 - 4th International Network for Tropical Architecture Conference 12-14 December 2012, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore, presented at 4th International Network for Tropical Architecture Conference, Singapore, 12 December 2012 - 14 December 2012, http://inta2012.org/downloads/iNTA_Booklet.pdf
, 2012, 'Questionnaire design to determine children's thermal sensation, preference and acceptability in the classroom', in PLEA 2012 Proceedings, Lima, Peru, presented at PLEA 2012 - 28th International Conference, Opportunities, Limits & Needs Towards an environmentally responsible architecture, Lima, Peru, 07 November 2012 - 09 November 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27327
, 2012, 'Sustainable Resort Development: Malaysian case studies', in Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Management and Tourism Related Issues, The European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management., Brussels belgium, presented at International Conference on Tourism Management and Tourism related issues, Nice, France, 20 September 2012 - 21 September 2012
, 2012, 'Enhancing thermal comfort in school buildings', in Healthy Buildings 2012, The International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Brisbane, pp. 1745 - 1750, presented at 10th International Healthy Buildings Conference, Brisbane, 08 July 2012 - 12 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27334
, 2012, 'Questionnaire design to determine children's thermal sensation, preference and acceptability in the classroom', in Proceedings 28th International PLEA Conference on Sustainable Architecture Urban Design Opportunities Limits and Needs Towards an Environmentally Responsible Architecture PLEA 2012
, 2011, 'Renewable energy potential for energy efficient resort development in Malaysia', in Solar 2011 : proceedings of the 49th annual conference of the Australian Solar Energy Society ; Sydney, November 29th - December 2nd ; bringing business and research together for a better tomorrow, Australian Solar Energy Society, Sydney, presented at 49th Annual Conference of the Australian Solar Energy Society, sydney, 29 November 2011 - 02 December 2011
, 2011, 'A critical review of environmental assessment/certification tools for resort development in Malaysia', in 2011 Helsinki World Sustainable Building Conference Full Papers, Finnish Association of Civil Engineers and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Helsinki, presented at World Sustainable Building Conference, Helsinki, 18 October 2011 - 21 October 2011, http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC23255.pdf
, 2011, 'Towards a sustainability indicator set for Australian cities', in Resilience in Urban Design, AST Management Pty Ltd, Nerang, Queensland, pp. 169 - 177, presented at 4th International Urban Design Conference: Resilience in Urban Design, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 21 September 2011 - 23 September 2011, http://www.urbandesignaustralia.com.au/flipbook11/index.html
, 2011, 'Application of the urban structural unit method to inform post-carbon planning and design', in Urban Morphology and the Post-Carbon City, International Seminar on Urban Form, Online, presented at International Seminar on Urban Form: Urban Morphology and the Post-Carbon City, Montreal, Canada, 26 August 2011 - 29 August 2011, http://www.isuf2011.com/
, 2011, 'Comparative study of assessment tools for comprehensive assessment of resort development in Malaysia: Sustainable tourism assessment tool or green building rating tool?', in Emerging tourism and Hospitality, research publising, singapore, pp. 761 - 776, presented at 10th Asia Pacific Conference 2011 for research in tourism, University of Las Vegas Nevada, 14 July 2011 - 17 July 2011, http://www.unlv.edu.sg/apf2011/APF_2011_ResearchPapers.pdf
, 2009, 'Application of near-infrared hemispherical photography to estimate leaf area index of urban vegetation', in ICUC7 Proceedings (published online), International Association for Urban Climate, Yokohama, Japan, presented at 7th International Conference on Urban Climate, Yokohama, Japan, 29 June 2009 - 03 July 2009, http://www.ide.titech.ac.jp/~icuc7/extended_abstracts/index-web.html
, 2007, 'Quantifying the qualitative: An evaluation of urban ambience', in 6th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings (Vol. 2), ITU Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul, Turkey, presented at 6th International Space Syntax Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 12 June 2007 - 15 June 2007, http://www.spacesyntaxistanbul.itu.edu.tr/
, 2006, 'Morphological classification as a common basis for analysis of urban metabolism and ambience', Paris, France, presented at Energy, Materials, Urban Environment, Paris, France, 18 May 2006 - 19 May 2006, http://www.auxilia.asso.fr/_documents/articles/ProgrammeEMUE.pdf
, 2005, 'Evaluation of neighbourhood scale material flows to inform urban design', in Renewables in a changing climate, Innovation in Building Envelopes and Environmental Systems, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory, Lausanne, Switzerland, presented at Renewables in a changing climate, Innovation in Building Envelopes and Environmental Systems, Lausanne, Switzerland, 28 September 2005 - 29 September 2005, http://leso.epfl.ch/e/events_conference.html
, 2005, 'Evaluating urban ambience – an investigation into quantifying the qualities of the walkable city', in Walk21 2005 Proceedings (published online), Walk21, Zurich, Switzerland, presented at 6th International Conference on Walking, Zurich, Switzerland, 22 September 2005 - 23 September 2005, http://www.walk21.com/conferences/conference_papers.asp?Conference=Zurich
, 2004, 'Institutional culture change – seize the opportunity, but beware of erratic drivers', in Ecopolitics XV Proceedings (CD ROM), Sydney, presented at Ecopolitics XV: Environmental Governance: Transforming Regions and Localities, Sydney, 12 November 2004 - 14 November 2004
, 2004, 'Rooftop “greening” as an option for microclimatic amelioration in a high-density building complex', in Fifth Symposium on the Urban Environment Proceedings (published online), American Meteorological Society, Vancouver, Canada, presented at 5th Symposium on the Urban Environment, Vancouver, Canada, 23 August 2004 - 27 August 2004, http://ams.confex.com/ams/AFAPURBBIO/techprogram/programexpanded_222.htm
, 2004, 'Connecting environmental learning with the learning environment: Campus “inreach” and community outreach as catalysts for culture change', in Effective Sustainability Education Conference Proceedings (published online), NSW Council on Environmental Education, Sydney, presented at Effective Sustainability Education: What Works? Why? Where Next? Linking Research and Practice, Sydney, 18 February 2004 - 20 February 2004, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/cee/confpoceed.htm
, 2003, 'The city as ecosystem: application of ecological indices to the built environment', in 20th PLEA Conference, Rethinking Development: Are We Producing a People Oriented Habitat, Santiago, Chile, presented at 20th PLEA Conference, Rethinking Development: Are We Producing a People Oriented Habitat, Santiago, Chile, 09 November 2003 - 12 November 2003
, 2003, 'Micro-scale analysis of urban form: towards a sustainability toolkit', in Petruccioli A; Stella M; Strappa G (eds.), The Planned City?, Uniongrafica Corcelli Editrice, Bari, Italy, pp. 320 - 325, presented at International Seminar on Urban Form, Trani, Italy, 03 July 2003 - 06 July 2003
, 2002, 'The UNSW Ecoliving Program – integration of teaching, research and community outreach for urban sustainability', in Brebbia CA; Martin-Duque JF (ed.), 2nd International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, Segovia, Spain, pp. 549 - 558, presented at 2nd International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, Segovia, Spain, 03 July 2002 - 05 July 2002
, 2001, 'Taking up the Challenge - reducing greenhouse emissions at the University of New South Wales', in 6th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Melbourne, presented at 6th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Melbourne, 24 September 2001 - 27 September 2001
Conference Proceedings (Editor of)
Ding L; Fiorito F; Osmond PW, (eds.), 2016, 'Procedia Engineering', Elsevier, Sydney, Vol. 180, presented at International High-Performance Built Environment Conference – A Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2016 Series (SBE16), iHBE 2016, Sydney, 17 November 2016 - 18 November 2016, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18777058/180/supp/C
Conference Posters
, 2014, 'Application of sustainability indicators and rating tools: Envisioning ‘Life Cycle’ assessment for buildings in Malaysia', Barcelona, Spain, presented at World Sustainable Building Conference, Barcelona, Spain, 28 October 2014 - 30 October 2014, http://wsb14barcelona.org/programme/pdf_poster/P-138.pdf
Conference Presentations
, 2017, 'Mapping and classifying green infrastructure typologies for climate-related studies based on airborne remote sensing data', presented at GreenInUrbs Conference 2017: Nature based solutions for sustainable and resilient cities, Orvieto, Ital;y, 04 April 2017 - 07 April 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.11.008
, 2016, 'Application of a green infrastructure typology and airborne remote sensing to classify and map urban vegetation for climate adaptation', presented at Climate Adaptation Conference 2016, Adelaide, Australia, 05 July 2016 - 07 July 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26659
, 2016, 'Evaluating the thermal performance of urban green infrastructure at local scale: A methodological framework', presented at 11th Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI) ECR Conference, Canberra, Australia, 15 February 2016 - 17 February 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26595
Reports
, 2023, Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct Living Infrastructure Strategy, University of New South Wales, Sydney, https://randwickcampusredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/938c2698-9278-4e58-bf5a-aa52d68d48cb/RHIP-Living-Infrastructure-Strategy-2023.pdf.aspx
, 2022, Mulpha Urban Cooling Design Guide, UNSW Sydney and Mulpha Norwest, Sydney, https://www.norwestcity.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Norwest-Mulpha-Cooling-Guide-Final-Lo-Res.pdf
, 2022, Planning controls for living infrastructure and urban heat in the community facility zone
, 2022, Planning controls for living infrastructure and urban heat: Technical guidance
, 2022, Planning controls for living infrastructure and urban heat in estates and commercial development
, 2021, Urban Heat Planning Toolkit, https://wsroc.com.au/media-a-resources/reports/summary/3-reports/306-wsroc-urban-heat-planning-toolkit