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Conference Papers
2023, 'Experimental Investigation of Photovoltaic-Integrated Thermoelectric Cooling System for Enhancing Power Generation under Real Outdoor Conditions', in 2023 IEEE Conference on Energy Conversion, CENCON 2023, pp. 138 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CENCON58932.2023.10369273
,2022, 'Interdisciplinary collaboration to identify challenges and opportunities in urban sound planning', in Internoise 2022 - 51st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering
,2019, 'Enhancing thermal comfort and indoor air quality in Australian school classrooms', Ghent, Belgium, presented at 40th AIVC - 8th TightVent & 6th venticool Conference From energy crisis to sustainable indoor climate, Ghent, Belgium, 15 October 2019
,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
,2017, 'Development of Regenerative Design Principles for Building Retrofits', in WSBE17 Hong Kong - Conference Proceedings, Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited, Hong Kong, pp. 716 - 721, presented at World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 05 June 2017 - 07 June 2017, http://wsbe17hongkong.hk/download/WSBE17%20Hong%20Kong%20-%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf
,2017, 'An Investigation of Corporate Approaches to Sustainability in the Construction Industry', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 202 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.179
,2016, 'A Suitable Thermal Stress Index for the Elderly in Summer Tropical Climates', in Ding L; Fiorito F; Osmond P (eds.), Procedia Engineering, Elsevier: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives License, Sydney, pp. 932 - 943, 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://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.253
,2016, 'Urban sustainable resilience values: Driving resilience policy that endures', in Kähkönen K; Keinänen M (ed.), Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016 Volume I Creating built environments of new opportunities, Tampere University of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Tampere, Finland, pp. 53 - 65, presented at CIB World Building Congress, Tampere, Finland, 31 May 2016 - 03 June 2016, https://tutcris.tut.fi/portal/files/6186667/WBC16_Vol_1.pdf
,2016, 'Thermal Responses of the Elderly in Summer Hot-Humid Climates', in Nicol, Fergus (ed.), Proceedings of 9th Windsor Conference Making Comfort Relevant, NCEUB, Windsor, UK, presented at Windsor Conference: Making Comfort Relevant, Windsor, UK, 07 April 2016 - 10 April 2016, http://nceub.org.uk/W2016/pdfs/proceedings/Proceedings_Windsor_Conference_2016.pdf
,2015, 'Strategic Direction of Australian Construction Organisations Towards Sustainability', Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015
,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, 'Towards Sustainable Modular Housing: A Case Study of Thermal Performance Optimisation for Australia', in Rawal R; Manu S; Khadpekar N (eds.), 30th International PLEA Conference: Proceedings, CEPT University Press, Ahmedabad, pp. 223 - 230, presented at 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies, Ahmedabad, 16 December 2014 - 18 December 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25993
,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
,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, 'Urban solar district: a case study of geometric optimization of solar facades for a residential building in Milan', Melbourne, presented at International Conference “Solar 2012”, Melbourne, 06 December 2012 - 07 December 2012
,2011, 'Assessing impacts of indoor air quality of green health care facilities and health workers' perceptions', in 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, pp. 3224 - 3229
,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, '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
,2011, 'A study of single-sided ventilation and provision of balconies in the context of high-rise residential buildings', in World Renewable Energy Congress 2011 - Sweden, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, presented at World Renewable Energy Congress 2011, Linköping, Sweden, 08 May 2011 - 11 May 2011
,2010, 'Conceptual Shift from Green Homes to Sustainable homes: Case Studies from Malaysia', in ANZAScA 2010 - On the border: architectural science in theory & practice, ANZAscA & Unitec, Auckland, New Zealand, presented at ANZAScA 2010, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, 24 November 2010 - 26 November 2010, http://anzasca.net/2010-conference-papers/
,2010, 'Rating Existing Homes in Malaysia against the Code for Sustainable Homes (UK)', ANZAscA & Unitec, Auckland, New Zealand, presented at ANZAScA 2010, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, 24 November 2010 - 26 November 2010
,2010, 'A Study of the Practicality of the Green Building Index for Residential New Construction, Malaysia', in Renewable Energy 2010: Advanced Technology Paths to Global Sustainability, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Yokohama, Japan, presented at Renewable Energy 2010, Yokohama, Japan, 27 June 2010 - 02 July 2010
,2010, 'Quantifying sustainability for the built environment at urban scale', Kuala Lumpur, presented at Conference on Sustainable Building South East Asia 2010, Kuala Lumpur, 04 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
,2010, 'Rating existing homes in Malaysia: the applicability of rating tool transfer and adaptation', Malaysian Green Building Confederation (MGBC), Kuala Lumpur, presented at Conference on Sustainable Building South East Asia 2010, Kuala Lumpur, 04 May 2010 - 06 May 2010
,2009, 'Green building rating or sustainable building rating: what should be the choice for Malaysia's Residential buildings?', iNTA-SEGA 2009 Organizing committee, Bangkok, presented at International Network for Tropical Architecture - Sustainable and Green Architecture (iNTA-SEGA 2009), Bangkok, 02 December 2009 - 04 December 2009
,2009, 'Towards sustainable workplaces: ’Green’ versus ‘Conventional’ buildings and their indoor environments', in Proceedings of the 9th International healthy buildings 2009, International society of indoor air quality and climate, Syracuse, NY, presented at 9th International healthy buildings conference, Syracuse, 13 September 2009 - 17 September 2009, http://www.isiaq.org/publications
,2008, 'An investigation of the impact of veranda on the indoor air flow of single sided naturally ventilated building', in 3rd International Solar Energy Society Conference 2008 (ISES 2008), 46th Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society Conference, Sydney, presented at The asia pacific regional international solar energy society conference 2008, Sydney, 25 November 2008 - 28 November 2008
,2008, 'Green buildings` Priorities in Arriyadhm Saudi Arabia', in 3rd International Solar Energy Society Conference 2008 (ISES 2008), 46th Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society Conference, Sydney, presented at The asia pacific regional international solar energy society conference 2008, Sydney, 25 November 2008 - 28 November 2008
,2008, 'Measuring sustainability for the built environment at urban scale : initial study for four large sized chinese cities', in ISES-AP 2008 Conference Proceedings, Sydney, presented at The asia pacific regional international solar energy society conference 2008, Sydney, 25 November 2008 - 28 November 2008
,2008, 'Office design and productivity: a workplace comfort-performance evaluation', in 3rd International Solar Energy Society Conference 2008 (ISES 2008), 46th Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society Conference, Sydney, presented at The asia pacific regional international solar energy society conference 2008, Sydney, 25 November 2008 - 28 November 2008
,2008, 'Towards a framework for a green building rating tool for residential properties in Malaysia', in 3rd International Solar Energy Society Conference 2008 (ISES 2008), 46th Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society Conference, Sydney, presented at The asia pacific regional international solar energy society conference 2008, Sydney, 25 November 2008 - 28 November 2008
,2008, 'Clinical out comes and subjective valuations for remodelled green health care facilities', in Proceedings of the 2008 world sustainable building conference, Melbourne, presented at 2008 World Sustainable Building Conference, Melbourne, 21 September 2008 - 25 September 2008
,2008, 'Effects of indoor environmental quality on occupant comfort and performance in work environments', in Proceedings of the 2008 world sustainable building conference, Melbourne, presented at 2008 World Sustainable Building Conference, Melbourne, 21 September 2008 - 25 September 2008
,2008, 'Simulation methodology for high-rise office buildings with double -skin facade in the hot and humid climate', in Proceedings of the 2008 world sustainable building conference, Melbourne, presented at 2008 World Sustainable Building Conference, Melbourne, 21 September 2008 - 25 September 2008
,2008, 'A study of balcony and its potential as an element of ventilation control in naturally ventilated apartment in hot and humid climate', in Recent developments in building technology, Kuala Lumpur, presented at International Conference on Construction and Building Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 16 June 2008 - 20 June 2008
,2008, 'Developing Market-Based Efficiency-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Energies in China', Sydney, presented at International Solar Energy Society Conference-Asia Pacific Region, Sydney
,2007, 'Reviewing benchmarking approaches for Building Environmental Assessment(BEA)tools - rigour versus practicality', in 24th international conference on passive and low energy architecture, Singapore, presented at 24th international conference on passive and low energy architecture, Singapore, 22 November 2007 - 24 November 2007
,2006, 'Why Are Rating Schemes Always Wrong? Regulatory Frameworks for Passive Design & Energy Efficienty', in Clever Design affordabale comfort: a challenge for low energy architecture and urban planning, Geneva, presented at Clever design, affordable comfort : a challenge for low energy architecture and urban planning : PLEA 2006, 23rd international conference on passive and low energy architecture, Geneva-Switzerland, 06 September 2006 - 08 September 2006
,2006, 'Integrated Sustainability Assessment of the Urban Built Environment: A GIS Based Framework', in ESRI China (Hong Kong) GIS and Mapping Solutions, Hong Kong, presented at ESRI China (Hong Kong) GIS and Mapping Solutions, Hong Kong, 12 January 2006 - 13 January 2006
,2005, 'Towards the development of a home rating scheme for free running building', in Prows R; Lioyd B (ed.), ANZSES 2005: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future - A challenge for a post carbon world, Otago University, Dunedid, New Zealand, pp. 1 - 9, presented at ANZSES 2005: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future - A challenge for a post carbon world, Otago University, Dunedid, New Zealand, 28 November 2005 - 30 November 2005
,2005, 'An alternative basis for Home Enrgy Rating Scheme (HERS)', in Raydan D; Melki H (ed.), PLEA 2005 - The 22nd Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Lebanon, pp. 909 - 914, presented at PLEA 2005 - The 22nd Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Lebanon, 13 November 2005 - 16 November 2005
,2005, 'A holistic approach to developing regionally specific framework for green building assessment tools in China', in Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
,2005, 'Indoor Air Quality in a low-density residential environment; A study in Abuta post-Disaster Pubic Housing', in Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
,2005, 'Indoor air quality in a low-density residential environment: a case study in Abuta post-disaster public housing', in Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
,2005, 'Indoor Air Quality Indicators for the Green Globe Benchmarking System for Tourism Companies and New Developemnts', in Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
,2005, 'Methodology for natural ventilation design for high-rise buildings in hot and humid climate', in Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 1442 - 1447, presented at Action for Sustainability: the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference SB05, Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
,2005, 'Sustainability indicators for master planned communities and traditional suburban development: A Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach', Kansas, presented at Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), Kansas
,2004, 'The Delivery of Building Integrated Photovoltaics Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Conditions', in Davitti V; Kallunki S; Pollini S; Rachlik I; Munoz EU (eds.), 19h European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Paris, France, pp. 2775 - 2778, presented at 19h European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Paris, France, 07 June 2004 - 11 June 2004
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