Select Publications
Book Chapters
2014, 'Cities for Smart Environmental and Energy Futures: Urban Heat Island Mitigation Techniques for Sustainable Cities', in Energy Systems, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 215 - 233, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37661-0_12
,, 2013, 'Building integrated concentrating solar systems', in Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications, CRC Press, pp. 563 - 606, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b15507-20
2013, 'The contribution of bioclimatic architecture in the improvement of outdoor urban spaces', in Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications, CRC Press, https://www.crcpress.com/Solar-Energy-Sciences-and-Engineering-Applications/Enteria-Akbarzadeh/p/book/9781138000131
,Journal articles
2023, 'Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules', Solar Energy, 265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.111948
,2023, 'Overheating of Cities: Magnitude, Characteristics, Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation, and Future Challenges', Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 48, pp. 651 - 679, http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-112321-093021
,2023, 'Recent progress on urban heat mitigation technologies', Science Talks, 5, pp. 100105 - 100105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2022.100105
,2022, 'Rapid systematic reviews for synthesizing research on built environment', Environmental Development, 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2022.100730
,2022, 'On the mitigation potential and urban climate impact of increased green infrastructures in a coastal mediterranean city', Building and Environment, 221, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109264
,2022, 'Analyzing the Impact of Urban Planning and Building Typologies in Urban Heat Island Mitigation', Buildings, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12050537
,2021, 'Present and future energy consumption of buildings: Challenges and opportunities towards decarbonisation', e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy, 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prime.2021.100002
,2020, 'Holistic approach to assess co-benefits of local climate mitigation in a hot humid region of Australia', Scientific Reports, 10, pp. 14216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71148-x
,2020, 'Heat mitigation technologies can improve sustainability in cities. An holistic experimental and numerical impact assessment of urban overheating and related heat mitigation strategies on energy consumption, indoor comfort, vulnerability and heat-related mortality and morbidity in cities', Energy and Buildings, 217, pp. 110002, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110002
,2020, 'Predicting the magnitude and the characteristics of the urban heat island in coastal cities in the proximity of desert landforms. The case of Sydney', Science of the Total Environment, 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136068
,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
,2018, 'Facing the urban overheating: Recent developments. Mitigation potential and sensitivity of the main technologies', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.294
,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
,2017, 'Minimizing the energy consumption of low income multiple housing using a holistic approach', Energy and Buildings, 154, pp. 55 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.034
,2017, 'Analysis of the experimental performance of light pipes', Energy and Buildings, 151, pp. 242 - 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.06.061
,2016, 'Performance prediction and design optimisation of an integrated light pipe and artificial lighting system', International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 35, pp. 675 - 685, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2014.932281
,2016, 'Development of a web based energy management system for University Campuses: The CAMP-IT platform', Energy and Buildings, 123, pp. 119 - 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.04.038
,2016, 'Design and performance analysis of a zero-energy settlement in Greece', International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, pp. 1 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctw003
,2015, 'Design, construction and monitoring of a near-zero energy laboratory building in Cyprus', Advances in Building Energy Research, 9, pp. 140 - 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2015.1014837
,2012, 'Using cool paving materials to improve microclimate of urban areas - Design realization and results of the flisvos project', Building and Environment, 53, pp. 128 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.01.022
,2012, 'Improving the microclimate in a dense urban area using experimental and theoretical techniques - The case of Marousi, Athens', International Journal of Ventilation, 11, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2012.11683966
,2011, 'Improving the microclimate in urban areas: A case study in the centre of Athens', Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 32, pp. 53 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0143624410394518
,2009, 'The Impact of Several Construction Elements on the Thermal Performance of Solar Chimneys', International Journal of Ventilation, 8, pp. 277 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2009.11683852
,Conference Papers
2017, 'Transformation through Renovation: An Energy Efficient Retrofit of an Apartment Building in Athens', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 1003 - 1014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.260
,2009, 'The impact of several construction elements on the thermal performance of solar chimneys', in International Journal of Ventilation, pp. 277 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2009.11683852
,Reports
2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Wagga Wagga, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28506, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B01-Office-in-Wagga-Wagga.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Aged Care Centre in Canberra, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28512, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B05-Aged-Care-Canberra.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Best Available Retrofit Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28505, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-HVAC-Guide-Best-retrofit-technologies.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Childcare in Parramatta, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28508, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B02-Childcare-centre-in-Parramatta.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Community Centre in Kings Langley, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28513, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B06-Community-Centre-Blacktown.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Hotel in Perth, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28510, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B04-Hotel-in-Perth.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Hotel in Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28507, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B03-Hotel-in-Sydney.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Library in Aitkenvale, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28518, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B07-Aitkenvale-Library.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Wantirna South, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28519, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B10-Office-in-Wantirna-South.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Restaurant in Tahbilk, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28517, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B11-Tahbilk-restaurant.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Shopping Centre in Underwood, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28515, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B12-Shopping-Centre-in-Underwood-QLD.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Cool Centre in Tregear, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28516, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-11-b08-cool-centre-tregear.pdf
,2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Spring Hill, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28514, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B09-Office-in-Spring-Hill.pdf
,2021, Consumer Factsheet: Home automations for older people and people with disability, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/61e9e3618c0fb, https://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/consumer-factsheets/home-automations-for-older-people-and-people-with-disability
,2020, Evidence-based practice review: Self-assessment tools for person-environment fit, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/5fec08907af77, rhttps://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/evidence/self-assessment-tools-for-person-environment-fit
,2020, Consumer Factsheet: Home lighting
,2020, Industry bulletin: COVID-19
,2019, Consumer Factsheet: Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self- injurious behaviour. Ed. 2, Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/5deef1e78f0a4, https://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/consumer-factsheets/consumer-factsheet-designing-home-environments-for-people-who-experience-problems-with-cognition-and-who-display-aggressive-or-self-injurious-behaviour-
,2019, Industry Factsheet: Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour, Ed. 2, Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/5dddeafdc0906, https://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/industry/industry-factsheet-designing-home-environments-for-people-with-problems-with-cognition-who-display-aggressive-or-self-injurious-behaviour-ed-2
,2019, Guide to Low Carbon Commercial Buildings – New Build, CRC LCL, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27588, http://builtbetter.org/node/8177
,2019, Consumer Factsheet: Bidet douche seats, flexible hoses and bidets, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/5d1306507d43b, https://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/consumer-factsheets/consumer-factsheet-bidet-douche-seats-flexible-hoses-and-bidets
,2018, Evidence Based Practice Review: Lighting your Way into Home Modifications, 2nd ed., Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, http://dx.doi.org/10.26288/5c249498d91dc, https://www.homemods.info/Download.ashx?File=158a08db6f52022271a4ea6462c49d7&C=31342c3337372c30
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