Kokogiannakis, Georgios

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Impact of using different models in practice - a case study with the simplified methods of ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs
2008	History and development of validation with the ESP-r simulation program Published in Building and Environment
2011	Theoretical and practical evaluation of an earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published in Energy and Buildings
2014	Support for the integration of green roof constructions within Chinese building Energy Performance Policies Published in Energy
2017	Development of a dynamic model for a hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector – Solar air heater with fins Published in Renewable Energy
2017	Ventilative cooling through automated window opening control systems to address thermal discomfort risk during the summer period: Framework, simulation and parametric analysis Published in Energy and Buildings

Research Areas

Research Overview

My broader research aims to the development of tools and technologies that will lead to improved built environments that reduce the impacts on the energy resources and the environment, while providing healthy and comfortable indoor spaces for the occupants.

I am particularly interested in the development and validation of whole building energy simulation programs that enable a rigorous quantification of metrics associated with the above aim.

My research projects and activities also include research on developing and embedding IoT devices in buildings to enable a better understanding of building operations at high spatial and temporal resolutions.

Finally, some additional generic areas/technologies that excite my curiosity are: Green roofs and living walls; Phase Change Materials (PCMs); building integrated renewable energy systems; smart ventilation systems; and the development of calculation methodologies for improved building energy regulations (e.g. to enable innovative technologies to gain credits in building energy certification schemes).

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Development of a Bayesian based adaptive optimisation algorithm for the thermostat settings in agile open plan offices Published In Energy and Buildings
2021	Evaluation of thermal bridging mitigation techniques and impact of calculation methods for lightweight steel frame external wall systems Published In Journal of Building Engineering
2021	Mould risk evaluations in residential buildings via site audits and longitudinal monitoring Published In Building and Environment
2020	A critical review of methods for the performance evaluation of passive thermal retrofits in residential buildings Published In Journal of Cleaner Production
2020	Above-roof air temperature effects on HVAC and cool roof performance: Experiments and development of a predictive model Published In Energy and Buildings
2020	Recent advances and development in optimal design and control of ground source heat pump systems Published In Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
2020	Thermal Performance of Various Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Drywalls Integrated into Buildings: A Numerical Investigation by ESP-r Published In Environmental Science and Engineering
2019	A method of uncertainty analysis for whole-life embodied carbon emissions (CO2-e) of building materials of a net-zero energy building in Australia Published In Journal of Cleaner Production
2019	A numerical and experimental analysis of an integrated TEG-PCM power enhancement system for photovoltaic cells Published In Applied Energy
2019	Benchmarking thermal performance of buildings and identifying preferred thermal conditions with highly deployable IoT devices Published In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
2019	Development and evaluation of a comfort-oriented control strategy for thermal management of mixed-mode ventilated buildings Published In Energy and Buildings
2019	Effect of design parameters on thermal performance of integrated phase change material blind system for double skin façade buildings Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2019	Experimental comparison of green facades with outdoor test cells during a hot humid season Published In Energy and Buildings
2019	Integrative modelling and optimisation of a desiccant cooling system coupled with a photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater Published In Solar Energy
2019	Microencapsulation of paraffin with poly (urea methacrylate) shell for solar water heater Published In Energies
2019	Numerical thermal evaluation of laminated binary microencapsulated phase change material drywall systems Published In Building Simulation
2019	Optimisation of life cycle performance of a double-pass photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater with heat pipes Published In Renewable Energy
2019	Phase change material blind system for double skin façade integration: System development and thermal performance evaluation Published In Applied Energy
2019	Using IoT to understand occupant thermal preferences in large open plan offices
2018	A model-based design optimization strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated photovoltaic thermal collectors Published In Applied Energy
2018	A model-based optimal control strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated solar photovoltaic thermal collectors Published In Applied Energy
2018	A multi-objective design optimisation strategy for hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector (PVT)-solar air heater (SAH) systems with fins Published In Solar Energy
2018	Integrated life cycle cost method for sustainable structural design by focusing on a benchmark office building in Australia Published In Energy and Buildings
2018	Nanosilicon dioxide hydrosol as surfactant for preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2017	Development of a dynamic model for a hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector – Solar air heater with fins Published In Renewable Energy
2017	Development of microencapsulated phase change material for solar thermal energy storage Published In Applied Thermal Engineering
2017	Dynamic exergy analysis for the thermal storage optimization of the building envelope Published In Energies
2017	Editorial to the Proceedings of the Improving Residential Energy Efficiency International Conference, IREE 2017 Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Heat transfer analysis of an integrated double skin facade and phase change material blind system Published In Building and Environment
2017	Impact of structural design solutions on the energy and thermal performance of an Australian office building Published In Building and Environment
2017	Linear regression models for prediction of annual heating and cooling demand in representative Australian residential dwellings Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Mapping for the future: Business intelligence tool to map regional housing stock Published In Procedia Engineering
2017	Numerical analysis of indoor thermal comfort in a cross-ventilated space with top-hung windows Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) for thermal energy storage Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Relationship Between Indoor Air Temperatures And Energy Bills For Low Income Homes In Australia Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Thermal characterization of lauric acid and stearic acid binary eutectic mixture in latent heat thermal storage systems with tube and fins Published In Journal Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition
2017	Thermal comfort evaluation of a mixed-mode ventilated office building with advanced natural ventilation and underfloor air distribution systems Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Ventilative cooling through automated window opening control systems to address thermal discomfort risk during the summer period: Framework, simulation and parametric analysis Published In Energy and Buildings
2016	A decision tree based data-driven diagnostic strategy for air handling units Published In Energy and Buildings
2016	A sensor fault detection strategy for air handling units using cluster analysis Published In Automation in Construction
2016	Development of a novel phase change material emulsion for cooling systems Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Incorporating environmental evaluation and thermal properties of concrete mix designs Published In Construction and Building Materials
2015	Review of phase change emulsions (PCMEs) and their applications in HVAC systems Published In Energy and Buildings
2015	Review of solid-liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies Published In Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
2015	Thermal evaluation of laminated composite phase change material gypsum board under dynamic conditions Published In Renewable Energy
2014	A combined experimental and simulation method for appraising the energy performance of green roofs in Ningbo’s Chinese climate Published In Building Simulation
2014	Support for the integration of green roof constructions within Chinese building Energy Performance Policies Published In Energy
2013	An investigation into the thermophysical properties and energy dynamics of an intensive green roof Published In JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
2013	Effectiveness of an intensive green roof in a sub-tropical region Published In Building Services Engineering Research and Technology: an international journal
2013	Thermal management systems for Photovoltaics (PV) installations: A critical review Published In Solar Energy
2012	Feasibility of PassivHaus standards and alternative passive design on climatic zones of Chile - Determination of energy requirements with dynamic simulation Published In Revista Habitat Sustentable
2012	Impact of material surface properties on building performance across a variety of climates Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2011	Solar control: A general method for modelling of solar gains through complex facades in building simulation programs Published In Energy and Buildings
2011	The role of green roofs on reducing heating and cooling loads: a database across Chinese climates Published In Procedia Environmental Sciences
2011	Theoretical and practical evaluation of an earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published In Energy and Buildings
2008	Comparison of the simplified methods of the ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs in a regulatory context Published In Journal of Building Performance Simulation
2008	History and development of validation with the ESP-r simulation program Published In Building and Environment

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2021	Mould risk assessments in remediated Australian residential buildings
2019	Near-Roof Air Temperatures: Modelling the Implications for HVAC Performance and Cool Roofs Published In 16th IBPSA International Conference and Exhibition
2018	Using IoT to understand occupant thermal preferences in large open plan offices Published In Grand renewable energy 2018 Proceeding
2017	Performance Simulation of a Ground Source Heat Pump System Integrated with Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors for Residential Application Published In Building Simulation 2017
2017	Performance simulation of a ground source heat pump system integrated with solar photovoltaic thermal collectors for residential applications Published In Building Simulation Conference Proceedings
2016	A bottom-up data collection methodology for characterising the residential building stock in Australia Published In CESB 2016 - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2016: Innovations for Sustainable Future
2016	Building Characterisation and Retrofit Decision Support-Tools for Upgrading Homes of Low-Income Older Australians Published In CLIMA 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress
2016	Coupling a Thermal Comfort Model with Building Simulation for User Comfort and Energy Efficiency Published In CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics / BauSIM 2016
2016	Evaluation methodology and implementation for natural ventilation control strategies Published In CLIMA 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress
2015	Evaluating the environmental performance of indoor plants in buildings Published In Proceedings of BS2015: 14th International Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association
2014	Development of databases for facilitating green roof energy simulation assessments Published In 2nd Asia conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim2014)
2014	Development of high melting temperature microencapsulated phase change material for compacted thermal energy storage bed Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Integrated dehumidification and downdraft evaporative cooling system for a hot-humid climate Published In 30th International PLEA Conference (PLEA 2014)
2014	Integrated dehumidification and downdraught evaporative cooling system for a hot-humid climate Published In 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
2014	Modeling and simulation of an integrated phase change material blind system for double skin facade buildings Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Modeling of an integrated hybrid solar powered absorption air conditioning and ground source heat pump system Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Novel energy efficient phase change emulsion for air conditioning systems Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Numerical and experimental analysis into the thermal performance of a novel phase change material gypsum board Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Numerical modeling and simulation of an integrated TEG/PCM system for the enhancement of PV power output Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Simulating thermochromic and heat mirror glazing systems in hot and cold climates Published In 6th international conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings
2012	A theoretical framework for the integration of a green roof model in ESP-r Published In 1st Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim2012)
2012	Simulating the energy performance of green roofs for Ningbo's climate Published In 1st Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim 2012)
2012	Support for the integration of green roofs within Chinese building energy performance policy strategies Published In International Conference on Applied Energy (2012)
2011	Evaluation of energy saving potential of green roofs in sub-tropical regions Published In 9th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2011)
2010	Evaluation of an Earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published In 8th Annual International Energy Engineering Conference (IECEC 2010)
2009	Adoption of dynamic simulation for energy performance rating tool for Korean residential buildings: EDEM-SAMSUNG Published In 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference (IBPSA 2009)
2009	Implementation and application of a new Bi-directional solar modelling method for complex facades within the ESP-r building simulation program Published In 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference (IBPSA 2009)
2008	Study of the energy performance of Korean apartment buildings with alternative balcony configurations Published In World Renewable Energy Congress (WREXC 2008)
2007	Impact of using different models in practice - a case study with the simplified methods of ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs Published In International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA 2007)
2007	Modelling of double ventilated facades according to CEN Standard 13790 method and detailed simulation Published In 2nd PALENC Conference and 28th AIVC Internatioinal Conference

Other Publications

Year	Title
2020	Dynamic Climate-Responsive Envelope Systems: Final Report
2019	Above-Roof Temperature Impacts on Heating Penalties of Large Cool Roofs in Australian Climates – Final Report
2019	What are the effects of residential building energy performance disclosure policies on property values? Rapid review of comparative evidence
2018	BASIX to Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard Comparison: Desktop Analysis
2018	Driving Increased Utilisation of Cool Roofs on Large-Footprint Buildings - Final Report
2017	NSW Housing Stock Mapping Project: Phase II Final Report
2016	NSW Housing Typology Development Project

Editor Of

Book
- Improving Residential Energy Efficiency International Conference (IREE 2017). Netherlands. 2017

Investigator On

Year	Title
2021 - 2022	i-Hub IDS10 - Integrated Design Studio - Lendlease Residential Aged Care Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
2018	Affordable Heating and Cooling Innovation Hub (iHub) Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Advancing Renewables Program
2016 - 2017	Adaptive occupancy and microclimate prediction algorithms for optimum operation of buildings and minimum productivity loss Awarded by: Arup (Ove Arup) Funding Scheme: Global Research Challenge 2016
2016	Model predictive control in buildings and experimental validation Awarded by: Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Funding Scheme: Australia Germany Joint Cooperation Scheme
	i-Hub IDS11 - Integrated Design Studio - WCC Ribbonwood Community Centre Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
	iHub IDS09: Lightning Ridge Local Aboriginal Land Council Multi-Purpose Building Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
	iHub IDS12 - Aboriginal Land Council Unanderra Old Police Station Building Mixed Use Development Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant

Impact Story

Built to Perform - University of Wollongong contributes to improving the future energy performance of buildings
Summary
In July 2018 ASBEC and ClimateWorks Australia released their report: <a href="http://www.asbec.asn.au/research-items/built-perform/" title="Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code</a>. The report presents the findings of the Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory project, an industry-led effort to support long-term improvements to the energy requirements of the National Construction Code. Built to Perform was produced with the support of the <a href="http://lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/research/program-3-engaged-communities/sp0016-building-code-energy-performance-trajectory-project-2" title="Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living</a>, the RACV and dozens of building industry and government partners. The project was delivered in partnership with CSIRO, Energy Action, Strategy Policy Research and the <a href="https://sbrc.uow.edu.au/index.html" title="Sustainable Buildings Research Centre" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Buildings Research Centre</a> at the University of Wollongong, with oversight by ASBEC’s Building Code Task Group. The report recommends that the States, Territories and the Commonwealth: <ol><li>Commit to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code, as part of a transition to net zero carbon new buildings by 2030. This would mean setting energy efficiency targets, and introducing net energy targets.</li><li>Deliver a step change in the energy requirements in the 2022 Code, with a strong focus on residential, and a further incremental increase in non-residential requirements.</li><li>Expand the scope of the Code and progress complementary measures, to prepare for future sustainability challenges and opportunities, including health, peak demand, maintainability, electric vehicles and embodied carbon.</li></ol> The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre was a key contributor to the project by completing an extensive number of building energy simulations for the project for numerous design changes to three defined archetype buildings (an apartment, an attached townhouse, and a detached standalone house) across four Australian climate zones. Please find a link to the Built to Perform report <a href="http://www.asbec.asn.au/research-items/built-perform/" title="Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. The full Final Technical Report containing the evidence supporting the Built to Perform, compiled by the Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory project partners, and includes the University of Wollongong building energy simulation results, was be released in October 2018 and can be found <a href="http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/sites/all/files/publications_file_attachments/sp0016_trajectory_project_final_tech_report.pdf" title="SP0016: Final Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory Final Technical Report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Energy standards in Australia’s National Construction Code must be urgently upgraded if new buildings are to be fit and ready for a zero carbon future. Built to Perform shows that setting stronger energy standards for new buildings in the Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion, cut energy network costs by up to $7 billion, and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of cumulative emissions savings.
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Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

- Building performance simulation: Topics include research on advancing the state-of-the-art on the available tools and numerical methods for better understanding the complexities of the built environment.
- Monitoring of building energy performance: Topics include analysis of building performance with in-situ measurements and with prescribed lab methodologies.
- Internet of Things, Big Data and smart buildings: The specific area focuses on taking advantage the recent innovations of low cost sensors and the advances in computational data analytics to evaluate issues surrounding the built environment.

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Temperatures in the Homes of Low-Income Elderly Australians	McDowell, Clayton
Doctor of Philosophy	Develop Building Energy Modelling Techniques to Optimise Energy Retrofit Measures in Residential Buildings	Carratt, Anneleise
Doctor of Philosophy	Household Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Development of Building Simulation and Rating Tools that Incorporate Realistic Occupant Practices	Wickrama Achchige, Dilini Nishadika Gunathilake
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Robustness Enhancement for Air-conditioning Unit Sequencing Control under Uncertainty	Du, Han

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2555-7545 (confirmed)

Scopus Id

23019359400

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Impact of using different models in practice - a case study with the simplified methods of ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs
2008	History and development of validation with the ESP-r simulation program Published in Building and Environment
2011	Theoretical and practical evaluation of an earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published in Energy and Buildings
2014	Support for the integration of green roof constructions within Chinese building Energy Performance Policies Published in Energy
2017	Development of a dynamic model for a hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector – Solar air heater with fins Published in Renewable Energy
2017	Ventilative cooling through automated window opening control systems to address thermal discomfort risk during the summer period: Framework, simulation and parametric analysis Published in Energy and Buildings

Research Areas

Research Overview

My broader research aims to the development of tools and technologies that will lead to improved built environments that reduce the impacts on the energy resources and the environment, while providing healthy and comfortable indoor spaces for the occupants.

I am particularly interested in the development and validation of whole building energy simulation programs that enable a rigorous quantification of metrics associated with the above aim.

My research projects and activities also include research on developing and embedding IoT devices in buildings to enable a better understanding of building operations at high spatial and temporal resolutions.

Finally, some additional generic areas/technologies that excite my curiosity are: Green roofs and living walls; Phase Change Materials (PCMs); building integrated renewable energy systems; smart ventilation systems; and the development of calculation methodologies for improved building energy regulations (e.g. to enable innovative technologies to gain credits in building energy certification schemes).

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Development of a Bayesian based adaptive optimisation algorithm for the thermostat settings in agile open plan offices Published In Energy and Buildings
2021	Evaluation of thermal bridging mitigation techniques and impact of calculation methods for lightweight steel frame external wall systems Published In Journal of Building Engineering
2021	Mould risk evaluations in residential buildings via site audits and longitudinal monitoring Published In Building and Environment
2020	A critical review of methods for the performance evaluation of passive thermal retrofits in residential buildings Published In Journal of Cleaner Production
2020	Above-roof air temperature effects on HVAC and cool roof performance: Experiments and development of a predictive model Published In Energy and Buildings
2020	Recent advances and development in optimal design and control of ground source heat pump systems Published In Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
2020	Thermal Performance of Various Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Drywalls Integrated into Buildings: A Numerical Investigation by ESP-r Published In Environmental Science and Engineering
2019	A method of uncertainty analysis for whole-life embodied carbon emissions (CO2-e) of building materials of a net-zero energy building in Australia Published In Journal of Cleaner Production
2019	A numerical and experimental analysis of an integrated TEG-PCM power enhancement system for photovoltaic cells Published In Applied Energy
2019	Benchmarking thermal performance of buildings and identifying preferred thermal conditions with highly deployable IoT devices Published In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
2019	Development and evaluation of a comfort-oriented control strategy for thermal management of mixed-mode ventilated buildings Published In Energy and Buildings
2019	Effect of design parameters on thermal performance of integrated phase change material blind system for double skin façade buildings Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2019	Experimental comparison of green facades with outdoor test cells during a hot humid season Published In Energy and Buildings
2019	Integrative modelling and optimisation of a desiccant cooling system coupled with a photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater Published In Solar Energy
2019	Microencapsulation of paraffin with poly (urea methacrylate) shell for solar water heater Published In Energies
2019	Numerical thermal evaluation of laminated binary microencapsulated phase change material drywall systems Published In Building Simulation
2019	Optimisation of life cycle performance of a double-pass photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater with heat pipes Published In Renewable Energy
2019	Phase change material blind system for double skin façade integration: System development and thermal performance evaluation Published In Applied Energy
2019	Using IoT to understand occupant thermal preferences in large open plan offices
2018	A model-based design optimization strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated photovoltaic thermal collectors Published In Applied Energy
2018	A model-based optimal control strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated solar photovoltaic thermal collectors Published In Applied Energy
2018	A multi-objective design optimisation strategy for hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector (PVT)-solar air heater (SAH) systems with fins Published In Solar Energy
2018	Integrated life cycle cost method for sustainable structural design by focusing on a benchmark office building in Australia Published In Energy and Buildings
2018	Nanosilicon dioxide hydrosol as surfactant for preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2017	Development of a dynamic model for a hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector – Solar air heater with fins Published In Renewable Energy
2017	Development of microencapsulated phase change material for solar thermal energy storage Published In Applied Thermal Engineering
2017	Dynamic exergy analysis for the thermal storage optimization of the building envelope Published In Energies
2017	Editorial to the Proceedings of the Improving Residential Energy Efficiency International Conference, IREE 2017 Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Heat transfer analysis of an integrated double skin facade and phase change material blind system Published In Building and Environment
2017	Impact of structural design solutions on the energy and thermal performance of an Australian office building Published In Building and Environment
2017	Linear regression models for prediction of annual heating and cooling demand in representative Australian residential dwellings Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Mapping for the future: Business intelligence tool to map regional housing stock Published In Procedia Engineering
2017	Numerical analysis of indoor thermal comfort in a cross-ventilated space with top-hung windows Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) for thermal energy storage Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Relationship Between Indoor Air Temperatures And Energy Bills For Low Income Homes In Australia Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Thermal characterization of lauric acid and stearic acid binary eutectic mixture in latent heat thermal storage systems with tube and fins Published In Journal Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition
2017	Thermal comfort evaluation of a mixed-mode ventilated office building with advanced natural ventilation and underfloor air distribution systems Published In Energy Procedia
2017	Ventilative cooling through automated window opening control systems to address thermal discomfort risk during the summer period: Framework, simulation and parametric analysis Published In Energy and Buildings
2016	A decision tree based data-driven diagnostic strategy for air handling units Published In Energy and Buildings
2016	A sensor fault detection strategy for air handling units using cluster analysis Published In Automation in Construction
2016	Development of a novel phase change material emulsion for cooling systems Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Incorporating environmental evaluation and thermal properties of concrete mix designs Published In Construction and Building Materials
2015	Review of phase change emulsions (PCMEs) and their applications in HVAC systems Published In Energy and Buildings
2015	Review of solid-liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies Published In Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
2015	Thermal evaluation of laminated composite phase change material gypsum board under dynamic conditions Published In Renewable Energy
2014	A combined experimental and simulation method for appraising the energy performance of green roofs in Ningbo’s Chinese climate Published In Building Simulation
2014	Support for the integration of green roof constructions within Chinese building Energy Performance Policies Published In Energy
2013	An investigation into the thermophysical properties and energy dynamics of an intensive green roof Published In JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
2013	Effectiveness of an intensive green roof in a sub-tropical region Published In Building Services Engineering Research and Technology: an international journal
2013	Thermal management systems for Photovoltaics (PV) installations: A critical review Published In Solar Energy
2012	Feasibility of PassivHaus standards and alternative passive design on climatic zones of Chile - Determination of energy requirements with dynamic simulation Published In Revista Habitat Sustentable
2012	Impact of material surface properties on building performance across a variety of climates Published In International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2011	Solar control: A general method for modelling of solar gains through complex facades in building simulation programs Published In Energy and Buildings
2011	The role of green roofs on reducing heating and cooling loads: a database across Chinese climates Published In Procedia Environmental Sciences
2011	Theoretical and practical evaluation of an earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published In Energy and Buildings
2008	Comparison of the simplified methods of the ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs in a regulatory context Published In Journal of Building Performance Simulation
2008	History and development of validation with the ESP-r simulation program Published In Building and Environment

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2021	Mould risk assessments in remediated Australian residential buildings
2019	Near-Roof Air Temperatures: Modelling the Implications for HVAC Performance and Cool Roofs Published In 16th IBPSA International Conference and Exhibition
2018	Using IoT to understand occupant thermal preferences in large open plan offices Published In Grand renewable energy 2018 Proceeding
2017	Performance Simulation of a Ground Source Heat Pump System Integrated with Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors for Residential Application Published In Building Simulation 2017
2017	Performance simulation of a ground source heat pump system integrated with solar photovoltaic thermal collectors for residential applications Published In Building Simulation Conference Proceedings
2016	A bottom-up data collection methodology for characterising the residential building stock in Australia Published In CESB 2016 - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2016: Innovations for Sustainable Future
2016	Building Characterisation and Retrofit Decision Support-Tools for Upgrading Homes of Low-Income Older Australians Published In CLIMA 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress
2016	Coupling a Thermal Comfort Model with Building Simulation for User Comfort and Energy Efficiency Published In CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics / BauSIM 2016
2016	Evaluation methodology and implementation for natural ventilation control strategies Published In CLIMA 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress
2015	Evaluating the environmental performance of indoor plants in buildings Published In Proceedings of BS2015: 14th International Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association
2014	Development of databases for facilitating green roof energy simulation assessments Published In 2nd Asia conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim2014)
2014	Development of high melting temperature microencapsulated phase change material for compacted thermal energy storage bed Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Integrated dehumidification and downdraft evaporative cooling system for a hot-humid climate Published In 30th International PLEA Conference (PLEA 2014)
2014	Integrated dehumidification and downdraught evaporative cooling system for a hot-humid climate Published In 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
2014	Modeling and simulation of an integrated phase change material blind system for double skin facade buildings Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Modeling of an integrated hybrid solar powered absorption air conditioning and ground source heat pump system Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Novel energy efficient phase change emulsion for air conditioning systems Published In 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2014	Numerical and experimental analysis into the thermal performance of a novel phase change material gypsum board Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Numerical modeling and simulation of an integrated TEG/PCM system for the enhancement of PV power output Published In 12th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference 2014
2014	Simulating thermochromic and heat mirror glazing systems in hot and cold climates Published In 6th international conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings
2012	A theoretical framework for the integration of a green roof model in ESP-r Published In 1st Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim2012)
2012	Simulating the energy performance of green roofs for Ningbo's climate Published In 1st Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (ASim 2012)
2012	Support for the integration of green roofs within Chinese building energy performance policy strategies Published In International Conference on Applied Energy (2012)
2011	Evaluation of energy saving potential of green roofs in sub-tropical regions Published In 9th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2011)
2010	Evaluation of an Earth-tube (E-tube) ventilation system Published In 8th Annual International Energy Engineering Conference (IECEC 2010)
2009	Adoption of dynamic simulation for energy performance rating tool for Korean residential buildings: EDEM-SAMSUNG Published In 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference (IBPSA 2009)
2009	Implementation and application of a new Bi-directional solar modelling method for complex facades within the ESP-r building simulation program Published In 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference (IBPSA 2009)
2008	Study of the energy performance of Korean apartment buildings with alternative balcony configurations Published In World Renewable Energy Congress (WREXC 2008)
2007	Impact of using different models in practice - a case study with the simplified methods of ISO 13790 standard and detailed modelling programs Published In International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA 2007)
2007	Modelling of double ventilated facades according to CEN Standard 13790 method and detailed simulation Published In 2nd PALENC Conference and 28th AIVC Internatioinal Conference

Other Publications

Year	Title
2020	Dynamic Climate-Responsive Envelope Systems: Final Report
2019	Above-Roof Temperature Impacts on Heating Penalties of Large Cool Roofs in Australian Climates – Final Report
2019	What are the effects of residential building energy performance disclosure policies on property values? Rapid review of comparative evidence
2018	BASIX to Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard Comparison: Desktop Analysis
2018	Driving Increased Utilisation of Cool Roofs on Large-Footprint Buildings - Final Report
2017	NSW Housing Stock Mapping Project: Phase II Final Report
2016	NSW Housing Typology Development Project

Editor Of

Book
- Improving Residential Energy Efficiency International Conference (IREE 2017). Netherlands. 2017

Investigator On

Year	Title
2021 - 2022	i-Hub IDS10 - Integrated Design Studio - Lendlease Residential Aged Care Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
2018	Affordable Heating and Cooling Innovation Hub (iHub) Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Advancing Renewables Program
2016 - 2017	Adaptive occupancy and microclimate prediction algorithms for optimum operation of buildings and minimum productivity loss Awarded by: Arup (Ove Arup) Funding Scheme: Global Research Challenge 2016
2016	Model predictive control in buildings and experimental validation Awarded by: Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Funding Scheme: Australia Germany Joint Cooperation Scheme
	i-Hub IDS11 - Integrated Design Studio - WCC Ribbonwood Community Centre Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
	iHub IDS09: Lightning Ridge Local Aboriginal Land Council Multi-Purpose Building Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant
	iHub IDS12 - Aboriginal Land Council Unanderra Old Police Station Building Mixed Use Development Awarded by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Scheme: Grant

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Built to Perform - University of Wollongong contributes to improving the future energy performance of buildings
Summary
In July 2018 ASBEC and ClimateWorks Australia released their report: <a href="http://www.asbec.asn.au/research-items/built-perform/" title="Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code</a>. The report presents the findings of the Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory project, an industry-led effort to support long-term improvements to the energy requirements of the National Construction Code. Built to Perform was produced with the support of the <a href="http://lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/research/program-3-engaged-communities/sp0016-building-code-energy-performance-trajectory-project-2" title="Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living</a>, the RACV and dozens of building industry and government partners. The project was delivered in partnership with CSIRO, Energy Action, Strategy Policy Research and the <a href="https://sbrc.uow.edu.au/index.html" title="Sustainable Buildings Research Centre" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Buildings Research Centre</a> at the University of Wollongong, with oversight by ASBEC’s Building Code Task Group. The report recommends that the States, Territories and the Commonwealth: <ol><li>Commit to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code, as part of a transition to net zero carbon new buildings by 2030. This would mean setting energy efficiency targets, and introducing net energy targets.</li><li>Deliver a step change in the energy requirements in the 2022 Code, with a strong focus on residential, and a further incremental increase in non-residential requirements.</li><li>Expand the scope of the Code and progress complementary measures, to prepare for future sustainability challenges and opportunities, including health, peak demand, maintainability, electric vehicles and embodied carbon.</li></ol> The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre was a key contributor to the project by completing an extensive number of building energy simulations for the project for numerous design changes to three defined archetype buildings (an apartment, an attached townhouse, and a detached standalone house) across four Australian climate zones. Please find a link to the Built to Perform report <a href="http://www.asbec.asn.au/research-items/built-perform/" title="Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. The full Final Technical Report containing the evidence supporting the Built to Perform, compiled by the Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory project partners, and includes the University of Wollongong building energy simulation results, was be released in October 2018 and can be found <a href="http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/sites/all/files/publications_file_attachments/sp0016_trajectory_project_final_tech_report.pdf" title="SP0016: Final Building Code Energy Performance Trajectory Final Technical Report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Energy standards in Australia’s National Construction Code must be urgently upgraded if new buildings are to be fit and ready for a zero carbon future. Built to Perform shows that setting stronger energy standards for new buildings in the Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion, cut energy network costs by up to $7 billion, and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of cumulative emissions savings.
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- Building performance simulation: Topics include research on advancing the state-of-the-art on the available tools and numerical methods for better understanding the complexities of the built environment.
- Monitoring of building energy performance: Topics include analysis of building performance with in-situ measurements and with prescribed lab methodologies.
- Internet of Things, Big Data and smart buildings: The specific area focuses on taking advantage the recent innovations of low cost sensors and the advances in computational data analytics to evaluate issues surrounding the built environment.

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Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Temperatures in the Homes of Low-Income Elderly Australians	McDowell, Clayton
Doctor of Philosophy	Develop Building Energy Modelling Techniques to Optimise Energy Retrofit Measures in Residential Buildings	Carratt, Anneleise
Doctor of Philosophy	Household Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Development of Building Simulation and Rating Tools that Incorporate Realistic Occupant Practices	Wickrama Achchige, Dilini Nishadika Gunathilake
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Robustness Enhancement for Air-conditioning Unit Sequencing Control under Uncertainty	Du, Han

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