Professor Runming Yao

Email:
r.yao@reading.ac.uk

Responsibilities:

Director of Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments

Module convenor:

Sustainable Design and Management Principles and Practice
Engineering Research and Dissertation

External responsibilities:
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier

EPSRC college member
Committee member of the China Green Building Council
International Expert Advisor in Urbanisation and City Development appointed by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Research Council Peer Reviewer for Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Canada, Hong Kong, UK.
Editorial Board member of the Journal of Renewable Energy, Elsevier Science Direct
Committee member of the CIBSE Guide A
Committee member of the CISBE AM11
Committee member of ASHRAE TC2.01
ISO TC 159/SC5 working group member
Expert Committer Member Chinese Society for Urban Studies

Qualifications:
BSc, MSc, PhD

Professional Memberships:

CEng - Chartered Engineer in Building Services
FCIBSE - Fellow of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
FCIOB - Fellow of Chartered Institute of Building
FHEA - Fellow of Higher Education Academy
MASHRAE - Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Professor Runming Yao's research interests are in the area of building and urban sustainability specialised in energy and environment with particular focus in the UK and China context.

Energy simulations in urban and building scales;
Urban microclimates and the impacts of energy and environmental quality
Indoor environmental quality, occupants thermal comfort and wellbeing;
Occupants behavior and energy management in building
Sensor technology applied in intelligent building and systems control.

Research Awards/Funded Projects:

School indoor environment and ventilation control strategies for children's health and wellbeing, (PI, Halton Foundation, 2014-2015)
The impact of ambient air pollution on indoor environment in China: Evaluation of a practical intervention, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (PI, Institute of International Education, US, 2014-16)
Research Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation (REELCOOP) , ( PI, European Commission, 2013-2017)
China-UK Low Carbon Green Building and Eco-cites network, University of Reading, ( PI, China International Research, 2011-2014);
Building energy management aided by wireless smart sensors and optimum decision system, University of Reading, (EPSRC International Studentship supervisor, 2012-2015);
Creating an intelligent building environment to enhance Investment trader Performance, ( EPSRC EngD/RBS, 2012-2016);
A survey of urban microclimates and modelling urban heat island for Chongqing, China University of Reading, (PI, RICS Research Fund, 2011-2013);
Progressing Eco-city Policies into Main-stream Practice - Action Research on Policy, Financing and Implementation Strategies for Low Carbon Cities in China, University of Reading, (PI UoR, FCO SPF, 2011-2012);
Development of weather data for design by incorporating climate change scenarios and urban configurations, University of Reading, ( PI, Walker Institute Annul Fund,2012);
Studies on human behaviour according to indoor thermal environment and development of intelligent control system, University of Reading, (PI, Royal Academy of Engineering, 2009-2010);
Numerical and experimental study on integrated strategic simulation model of urban environment, University of Reading, (PI, EPSRC, 2008-2011);
Technology for Sustainable Built Environment, Industrial Doctorate Centre, University of Reading, (Associate Investigator, EPSRC 2009);
Statistic model of urban wind energy study, University of Reading, (PI, Walker Institute 2009);
Forecast model for carbon emission in UK domestic buildings, University of Reading, (EPSRC DTG, 2009-2012);
Occupant behaviour of energy consumption in UK dwellings, University of Reading, (EPSRC DTG, 2009-2012);
Decision making tool for building services design and control (University of Reading, PhD Scholarship,2009-2012);
Effects of adaptive regulations of human body on thermal comfort and potential energy saving in buildings (University of Reading, PhD scholarship, 2008-2012);
Optimization of zero carbon homes University of Reading, (EPSRC EngD/SSE, academic supervisor. 2009-2013);
Guide for Sustainable Development, University of Reading (EPSRC EngD/Herefordshire City Council), academic supervisor. 2009-2013);
nCUBUS-network of China UK Building and urban Sustainability, University of Cambridge, ( Co-I, EPSRC, 2007-2009);
Theory and method of dynamic control of thermal environment in buildings , Chongqing University, (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2008-2012);
Urban environment modelling, Chongqing University, (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2009-2011);
Assessing energy efficiency technology in buildings and development of energy efficient building labelling system in China, Chongqing University (PI, Chinese 11th-Five-Year Plan National R&D Key programme, 2007-2010) ;
Mechanism of physiological and psychological response to the thermal environment in the hot summer and cold winter zone in China, Chongqing University (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2007-2009);
Key technologies for indoor thermal environment control, Chongqing University, (Co-I, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, 2006-2010);
Centre of Sino-European Sustainable Building Design and Construction, CN/Asia-Link/011(91400), University of Cambridge, (Co-I, European Commission, 2005-2008);
Establishment of comprehensive assessment system to green buildings, Chongqing University and University of Cambridge ( Co-I, FCO GOF, 2005-2006);
Integrated energy efficient window system, Chongqing University and University of Cambridge , (UK PI, China's overseas exchange Chunhui Programme, Ministry of Education of China, 2005);
Energy efficient building design) Chongqing University and University of Cambridge, (UK PI, China's overseas exchange Chunhui Programme, Ministry of Education of China, 2005);
Clean and renewable energy and energy efficient design in western China, University of Cambridge, (PI, FCO, GOF 2003-2006);
Feasibility study on sustainable built environment in China, University of Cambridge (PI, British Council, 2003).

Energy and Environmental Research Group

Career Path:

Senior Research Associate, the Martin Centre for Architectural Urban Studies, University of Cambridge, UK
Research Assistant, University of Brighton UK
Lecturer, Logistical Engineering University, China
Assistant Engineer, Chonqing Jianzhu University, China (now as Chonqing University)

Completed and on going projects:

Integrated solutions for heating and cooling of buildings in the Yantze River Region (China Ministry of Science and Technology PI 2016-2020)
Low carbon climate-responsive Heating and Cooling of Cities (LoHCool) (Reading PI EPSRC NSFC 2015-2019)
Research Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation (REELCOOP), (Reading PI, European Commission, 2013-2018)
School indoor environment and ventilation control strategies for children's health and wellbeing, (PI, Halton Foundation, 2014-2015)
The impact of ambient air pollution on indoor environment in China: Evaluation of a practical intervention, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (PI, Institute of International Education, US 2014-16)
China-UK Low Carbon Green Building and Eco-cities network, University of Reading, (PI, China International Research, 2011-2014)
Building energy management aided by wireless smart sensors and optimum decision system, University of Reading (EPSRC International Studentship supervisor 2012-2015)
Creating an intelligent building environment to enhance investment trader performance, (ESPRC EngD, 2012-2016)
A survey of urban microclimates and modelling urban heat island for Chonqing, China, University of Reading (PI, RICS Research Fund 2011-13)
Progressing Eco-city Policies into Main-stream Practice - Action Research on Policy, Financing and Implementation Strategies for Low Carbon Cities in China, University of Reading (PI UoR, FCO, SPF 2011-2012)
Development of weather data for design by incorporating climate change scenarios and urban configurations, University of Reading (PI, Walker Institute Annual Fund, 2012)
Studies on human behavior according to indoor thermal environment and development of intelligent control system, University of Reading (PI, Royal Academy of Engineering 2009-2010)
Numerical and experimental study on integrated strategic simulation model of urban environment, University of Reading (PI, EPSRC, 2008-2011)
Technology for Sustainable Built Environment, Industrial Doctorate Centre, University of Reading (Associate Investigator, EPSRC 2009)
Statistic model of urban wind energy study, University of Reading, (PI, Walker Institute, 2009)
Forecast model for carbon emission in UK domestic buildings, University of Reading (EPSRC DTG 2009-2012)
Occupant behavior of energy consumption in UK dwellings, University of Reading (EPSRC DG 2009-2012)
Decision making tool for building services design and control (University of Reading, PhD Scholarship, 2009-2012)
Effects of adaptive regulations of human body on thermal comfort and potential energy saving in buildings (University of Reading, PhD scholarship 2008-2012)

Books:

Yao R. (2013) Editor, Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Springer (in press).

Yao R. (2013) Sustainability in built environments, (in Yao Ed) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Springer.

Yao R. and Steemers K.(2013) Urban microclimates and simulation, (in Yao Ed) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Springer.

Yao R. and Short A. (2013) Energy efficient building design, (in Yao Ed) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Springer.

Yao R. and Lim D. (2013) Building Simulation, (in Yao Ed) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Springer.

Li, B., Zheng, J., Yao, R. and Jing, S. (2012) Indoor thermal environment and thermal comfort. Chongqing University Press, China, pp. 1-226. ISBN 9787562459484 , in Chinese.

Liu, K. and Yao, R., eds. (2010)Intelligent pervasive spaces for working and living. International Journal of Intelligent Building, 2. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 1-80, Guest Editors.

Yao, R., Liu, M., Li, B., Steemers, K., Heiselberg, P. and Guedes, M.C. (2008)Green building best practices. Chongqing University Press (in Chinese). ISBN 9787562443957145 pages, in Chinese.

Yao R., Steemers K. and B. Li, 2006, Introduction to Sustainable Urban and Architectural Design, Publisher: China Construction Publisher, ISBN 7-112-08099-1, 279 pages, in English and Chinese.

Yao R., Li B. and Steemers K. 2003, Sustainable Built Environment and Construction, Chongqing University, ISBN 0-903248-03-4, 196 pages, in English and Chinese

Previous Employment:
• Senior Research Associate, The Martin Centre for Architectural and Urban Studies, University of Cambridge, UK
• Research Assistant, University of Brighton, UK
• Lecturer, Logistical Engineering University, China
• Assistant Engineer, Chongqing Jianzhu University, China (now as Chongqing University)

Publications

Zhang, S. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 , Du, C. , Essah, E. ORCID: 0000-0002-1349-5167 , Li, B. (2023) Analysis of outlier detection rules based on the ASHRAE global thermal comfort database. Building and Environment , 234 ISSN: 1873-684X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110155
Ming, R. , Li, B. , Du, C. , Yu, W. , Liu, H. , Kosonen, R. ORCID: 0000-0002-9717-7552 , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 (2023) A comprehensive understanding of adaptive thermal comfort in dynamic environments – An interaction matrix-based path analysis modeling framework. Energy and Buildings , 284 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.112834
Ming, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-3703-600X , Mustakallio, P. ORCID: 0000-0002-9042-8240 , Kosonen, R. , Kaukola, T. , Kilpeläinen, S. ORCID: 0000-0001-6218-187X , Li, B. , Wu, Y. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 (2023) Effect of active chilled beam layouts on ventilation performance and thermal comfort under variable heat gain conditions. Building and Environment , 228 ISSN: 1873-684X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109872
Kumar, P. , Omidvarborna, H. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 (2023) A parent-school initiative to assess and predict air quality around a heavily trafficked school. Science of the Total Environment , 861 pp 0. ISSN: 0048-9697 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160587

Zhang, H. ORCID: 0000-0002-2077-8296 , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 , Luo, Q. , Wang, W. (2022) A mathematical model for a rapid calculation of the urban canyon albedo and its applications. Renewable Energy , 197 pp. 836-851. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.110
Xu, T. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 , Du, C. , Huang, X. (2022) A method of predicting the dynamic thermal sensation under varying outdoor heat stress conditions in summer. Building and Environment , 223 ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109454
Sadrizadeh, S. ORCID: 0000-0002-9361-1796 , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 , Yuan, F. , Awbi, H. , Bahnfleth, W. , Bi, Y. , Cao, G. , Croitoru, C. , de Dear, R. , Haghighat, F. , Kumar, P. , Malayeri, M. , Nasiri, F. , Ruud, M. , Sadeghian, P. , Wargocki, P. , Xiong, J. , Yu, W. , Li, B. (2022) Indoor air quality and health in schools: a critical review for developing the roadmap for the future school environment. Journal of Building Engineering , 57 ISSN: 2352-7102 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104908
Du, C. , Li, B. , Yu, W. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 , Cai, J. , Li, B. , Yao, Y. , Wang, Y. , Chen, M. , Essah, E. ORCID: 0000-0002-1349-5167 (2022) Characteristics of annual mold variations and association with childhood allergic symptoms/diseases via combining surveys and home visit measurements. Indoor Air , 32 (9). ISSN: 0905-6947 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ina.13113
Cao, X. , Wang, K. , Xia, L. , Yu, W. , Li, B. , Yao, J. , Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 (2022) A three-stage decision-making process for cost-effective passive solutions in office buildings in the hot summer and cold winter zone in China. Energy and Buildings , 268 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112173
Yao, R. , Zhang, S. , Du, C. , Schweiker, M. , Hodder, S. , Olesen, B. , Toftum, J. , d'Ambrosio, F. , Gebhardt, H. , Zhou, S. , Yuan, F. , Baizhan, L. (2022) Evolution and performance analysis of adaptive thermal comfort models – a comprehensive literature review. Building and Environment , 217 ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109020

Yao, R. ORCID: 0000-0003-4269-7224 and Xiong, J. (2021) Air ventilation system: air distribution in a natural ventilation system. In: Cao, S. and Feng, Z. , (eds.) Handbook of Ventilation Technology for the Built Environment: Design, control and testing. IET Built Environment Series The Institution of Engineering and Technology (1). , London. pp. 181-224. ISBN: 9781839531477 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1049/PBBE001E_ch7
Tang, Y. , Sun, T. ORCID: 0000-0002-2486-6146 , Luo, Z. ORCID: 0000-0002-2082-3958 , Omidvar, H. , Theeuwes, N. , Xie, X. , Xiong, J. , Yao, R. , Grimmond, S. ORCID: 0000-0002-3166-9415 (2021) Urban meteorological forcing data for building energy simulation. Building and Environment ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108088
Li, X. and Yao, R. (2021) Modelling heating and cooling energy demand for building stock using a hybrid approach. Energy and Buildings , 235 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.110740
Cao, X. , Yao, R. , Ding, C. , Zhou, N. , Yu, W. , Yao, J. , Xiong, J. , Xu, Q. , Pan, L. , Li, B. (2021) Energy-quota-based integrated solutions for heating and cooling of residential buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone in China. Energy and Buildings , 236 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.110767
Han, S. , Yao, R. , Li, N. (2021) The development of energy conservation policy of buildings in China: a comprehensive review and analysis. Journal of Building Engineering , 38 ISSN: 2352-7102 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102229
Ofetotse, E. , Essah, E. ORCID: 0000-0002-1349-5167 , Yao, R. (2021) Evaluating the determinants of household electricity consumption using cluster analysis. Journal of Building Engineering , 43 ISSN: 2352-7102 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102487
Du, C. , Yu, W. , Ma, Y. , Cai, Q. , Li, B. , Li, N. , Wang, W. , Yao, R. (2021) A holistic investigation into the seasonal and temporal variations of window opening behavior in residential buildings in Chongqing, China. Energy and Buildings , 231 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110522

Li, X. and Yao, R. (2020) A machine-learning-based approach to predict residential annual space heating and cooling loads considering occupant behaviour. Energy , 212 ISSN: 0360-5442 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118676
Jiang, H. , Yao, R. , Han, S. , Du, C. , Yu, W. , Chen, S. , Li, B. , Yu, H. , Li, N. , Peng, J. , Li, B. (2020) How do urban residents use energy for winter heating at home? A large-scale survey in the hot summer and cold winter climate zone in the Yangtze River region. Energy and Buildings , 223 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110131
Garraín, D. , Herrera, I. , Rodríguez-Serrano, I. , Lechón, Y. , Hepbasli, A. , Araz, M. , Biyik, E. , Yao, R. , Shahrestani, M. , Essah, E. , Shao, L. , Rico, E. , Lechón, J. , Oliveira, A. (2020) Sustainability indicators of a naturally ventilated photovoltaic façade system. Journal of Cleaner Production , 266 ISSN: 0959-6526 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121946
Liu, Y. , Li, B. , Yao, R. , Cao, X. (2020) Influence of building airtightness on energy consumption of office building in Chongqing. Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2019). Environmental Science and Engineering Springer , Singapore. pp. 137-145. ISSN: 1863-5520 ISBN: 9789811395284 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9528-4_15
Li, Y. , Du, C. , Yao, R. , Li, G. , Li, B. (2020) A method to identify individually physiological response differences to heat exposure using Comprehensive Deviation Coefficient (CDC). Energy and Buildings , 217 ISSN: 3787788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110003
Tian, Z. , Deng, J. , Zhang, S. , Yao, R. , Shao, L. (2020) A quick measurement method for determining the incidence angle modifier of flat plate solar collectors using spectroradiometer. Solar Energy , 201 pp. 746-750. ISSN: 0038-092X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.03.059
Xiong, J. , Yao, R. , Wang, W. , Yu, W. , Li, B. (2020) A spatial-and-temporal-based method for rapid particle concentration estimations in an urban environment. Journal of Cleaner Production , 256 ISSN: 0959-6526 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120331
Ming, R. , Yu, W. , Zhao, X. , Liu, Y. , Li, B. , Essah, E. , Yao, R. (2020) Assessing energy saving potentials of office buildings based on adaptive thermal comfort using a tracking-based method. Energy and Buildings , 208 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109611
Xiaoxiong, X. , Sahin, O. , Luo, Z. , Yao, R. (2020) Impact of neighbourhood-scale climate characteristics on building heating demand and night ventilation cooling potential. Renewable Energy , 150 pp. 943-956. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.148

Xiong, J. , Yao, R. , Li, B. , eds. (2019) Prediction of local particle pollution level based on artificial neural network. In: Tanabe, S. , Zhang, H. , Kurnitski, J. , Gameiro da Silva, M. , Nastase, I. , Wargocki, P. , Cao, G. , Mazzarela, L. , Inard, C. , (eds.) E3S Web of Conferences , 111 ISSN: 2267-1242 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201911102031 (E3S Web of Conferences Volume 111, 02031)
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , McCloy, R. (2019) A probabilistic prediction model for window opening during transition seasons in office building. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science , 310 ISSN: 1755-1315 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/310/2/022017
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , McCloy, R. (2019) Development of stochastic models of window state changes in educational buildings. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science , 304 (3). ISSN: 1755-1315 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/304/3/032065 (304, 3, 032065)
Costanzo, V. , Yao, R. , Li, X. , Liu, M. , Li, B. (2019) A multi-layer approach for estimating the Energy Use Intensity on an urban scale. Cities , 95 ISSN: 0264-2751 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2019.102467
Du, C. , Li, B. , Yu, W. , Liu, H. , Yao, R. (2019) Energy flexibility for heating and cooling based on seasonal occupant thermal adaptation in mixed-mode residential buildings. Energy , 189 ISSN: 0360-5442 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116339
Yang, B. , Melikov, A. , Kabanshi, A. , Zhang, C. , Bauman, F. , Cao, G. , Awbi, H. , Wigö, H. , Niu, J. , Cheong, K. , Tham, K. , Sandberg, M. , Nielsen, P. , Kosonen, R. , Yao, R. , Kato, S. , Sekhar, S. , Schiavon, S. , Karimipanah, T. , Li, X. , Lin, Z. (2019) A review of advanced air distribution methods - theory, practice, limitations and solutions. Energy and Buildings , 202 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109359
Wu, Y. , Liu, H. , Li, B. , Kosonen, R. , Kong, D. , Zhou, S. , Yao, R. (2019) Thermal adaptation of the elderly during summer in a hot humid area: Psychological, behavioral, and physiological responses. Energy and Buildings , 203 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109450
Du, C. , Li, B. , Liu, H. , Ji, Y. , Yao, R. , Yu, W. (2019) Quantification of personal thermal comfort with localized airflow system based on sensitivity analysis and classification tree model. Energy and Buildings , 194 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.04.010
Du, C. , Li, B. , Li, Y. , Xu, M. , Yao, R. (2019) Modification of the Predicted Heat Strain (PHS) model in predicting human thermal responses for Chinese workers in hot environments. Building and Environment , 165 ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106349
Cai, J. , Yu, W. , Li, B. , Yao, R. , Zhang, T. , Guo, M. , Wang, H. , Zheng, Z. , Xiong, J. , Meng, Q. , Kipen, H. (2019) Particle removal efficiency of a household portable air cleaner in real-world residences: A single-blind cross-over field study. Energy and Buildings , 203 ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109464
Du, C. , Li, B. , Liu, H. , Ji, Y. , Yao, R. , Yu, W. (2019) Quantification of personal thermal comfort with localized airflow system based on sensitivity analysis and classification tree model. Energy Building , 194 pp. 1-11. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.04.010
Costanzo, V. , Yao, R. , Xu, T. , Xiong, J. , Zhang, Q. , Li, B. (2019) Natural ventilation potential for residential buildings in a densely built-up and highly polluted environment. A case study. Renewable Energy , 138 pp. 340-353. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.01.111
Deng, J. , Yao, R. , Yu, W. , Zhang, Q. , Li, B. (2019) Effectiveness of the thermal mass of external walls on residential buildings for part-time part-space heating and cooling using the state-space method. Energy and Buildings , 190 pp. 155-171. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.02.029
Li, X. , Yao, R. , Yu, W. , Meng, X. , Liu, M. , Short, A. , Li, B. (2019) Low carbon heating and cooling of residential buildings in cities in the hot summer and cold winter zone - a bottom-up engineering stock modeling approach. Journal of Cleaner Production , 220 pp. 271-288. ISSN: 0959-6526 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.023
Xiong, J. , Yao, R. , Grimmond, S. , Zhang, Q. , Li, B. (2019) A hierarchical climatic zoning method for energy efficient building design applied in the region with diverse climate characteristics. Energy and Buildings , 186 (2019). pp. 355-367. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.01.005
Du, C. , Li, B. , Yu, W. , Liu, H. , Li, C. , Yao, R. (2019) Moisture in clothing and its transient influence on human thermal responses through clothing microenvironment in cold environments in winter. Building and Environment , 150 pp. 1-12. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.12.066
Li, B. , Du, C. , Liu, H. , Yu, W. , Zheng, J. , Tan, M. , Jin, Z. , Li, W. , Wu, J. , Chen, L. , Yao, R. (2019) Regulation of sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV) of human bodies responding to annual temperature variations in natural environments. Indoor Air , 29 (2). pp. 308-319. ISSN: 0905-6947, 1600-0668 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ina.12525
Jobli, M. , Yao, R. , Luo, Z. , Shahrestani, M. , Li, N. , Liu, H. (2019) Numerical and experimental studies of a capillary-tube embedded PCM component for improving indoor thermal environment. Applied Thermal Engineering , 148 pp. 466-477. ISSN: 1359-4311 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.041
Li, B. , Cheng, Z. , Yao, R. , Wang, H. , Yu, W. , Bu, Z. , Xiong, J. , Zhang, T. , Essah, E. , Luo, Z. , Shahrestani, M. , Kipen, H. (2019) An investigation of formaldehyde concentration in residences and the development of a model for the prediction of its emission rates. Building and Environment , 147 pp. 540-550. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.10.045

Hepbasli, A. , Araz, M. , Biyik, E. , Yao, R. , Shahrestani, M. , Essah, E. ORCID: 0000-0002-1349-5167 , Shao, L. , Oliveira, A. , del Caño, T. , Rico, E. , Lechón, J. (2018) Thermoeconomic analysis and evaluation of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system based on actual operational data. In: Nižetić, S. and Papadopoulos, A. , (eds.) The Role of Exergy in Energy and the Environment. Springer Link , Green Energy and Technology book series. pp. 877-886. ISBN: 9783319898445 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89845-2_63
Han, X. , Song, G. , Yao, R. (2018) Transformation of industrial land and urban regeneration with a perspective of sustainable development - revelation of the Oracle on local changes in Reading, UK. Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology , 50 (4). pp. 536-542. ISSN: 1006-7930 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15986/j.1006-7930.2018.04.011
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Yao, R. , Li, Y. , Du, C. , Li, B. (2018) A ‘heart rate’-based model (PHSHR) for predicting personal heat stress in dynamic working environments. Building and Environment , 135 pp. 318-329. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.014
Costanzo, V. , Yao, R. , Essah, E. , Shao, L. , Shahrestani, M. , Oliveira, A. , Araz, M. , Hepbasli, A. , Biyik, E. (2018) A method of strategic evaluation of energy performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic in the urban context. Journal of Cleaner Production , 184 pp. 82-91. ISSN: 0959-6526 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.139
Yao, R. , Costanzo, V. , Li, X. , Zhang, Q. , Li, B. (2018) The effect of passive measures on thermal comfort and energy conservation. A case study of the Hot Summer and Cold Winter climate in the Yangtze River region. Journal of Building Engineering , 15 pp. 298-310. ISSN: 2352-7102 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.11.012
Li, B. , Du, C. , Tan, M. , Liu, H. , Essah, E. , Yao, R. (2018) A modified method of evaluating the impact of air humidity on human acceptable air temperatures in hot-humid environments. Energy and Buildings , 158 pp. 393-405. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.062
Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Cook, G. (2018) A fuzzy multiple attribute decision making tool for HVAC&R systems selection with considering the future probabilistic climate changes and electricity decarbonisation plans in the UK. Energy and Buildings , 159 pp. 398-418. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.089
Li, B. , Du, C. , Yao, R. , Yu, W. , Costanzo, V. (2018) Indoor thermal environments in Chinese residential buildings responding to the diversity of climates. Applied Thermal Engineering , 129 pp. 693-708. ISSN: 1359-4311 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.072
Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Cook, G. , Clements-Croome, D. (2018) Decision-making on HVAC&R systems selection: a critical review. Intelligent Buildings International Journal , 10 (3). pp. 133-153. ISSN: 1750-8975 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2017.1333948

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Araz, M. , Hepbasli, A. , Biyik, E. , Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Essah, E. , Shao, L. , Oliveira, A. , Ekren, O. , Günerhan, H. (2017) Performance evaluation of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system combined with a wastewater source heat pump (WWSHP) system. Energy Procedia , 140 pp. 434-446. ISSN: 1876-6102 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.155
Jiang, L. , Yao, R. , Liu, K. , McCrindle, R. (2017) An Epistemic-Deontic-Axiologic (EDA) agent-based Energy Management System in office buildings. Applied Energy , 205 pp. 440-452. ISSN: 0306-2619 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.081
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Yu, W. , Li, B. , Yao, R. , Wang, D. , Li, K. (2017) A study of thermal comfort in residential buildings on the Tibetan Plateau, China. Building and Environment , 119 pp. 71-86. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.04.009
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Li, B. , Yang, Y. , Yao, R. , Liu, H. , Li, Y. (2017) A simplified thermoregulation model of the human body in warm conditions. Applied Ergonomics , 59 (A). pp. 387-400. ISSN: 0003-6870 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2016.09.010
Liu, H. , Wu, Y. , Li, B. , Cheng, Y. , Yao, R. (2017) Seasonal variation of thermal sensations in residential buildings in the hot summer and cold winter zone of China. Energy and Buildings , 140 pp. 9-18. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.066
Essah, E. , Yao, R. , Short, A. (2017) Assessing stack ventilation strategies in the continental climate of Beijing using CFD simulations. International Journal of Ventilation , 16 (1). pp. 61-80. ISSN: 1473-3315 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2016.1203609

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Li, Y. , Yu, W. , Li, B. , Yao, R. (2016) A multidimensional model for green building assessment: a case study of a highest-rated project in Chongqing. Energy and Buildings , 125 pp. 231-243. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.04.055
Jiang, L. and Yao, R. (2016) Modelling personal thermal sensations using C-Support Vector Classification (C-SVC) algorithm. Building and Environment , 99 pp. 98-106. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.01.022

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Li, B. and Yao, R. , eds. (2015) Sustainable development in building and environment (SuDBE) 2013. Renewable Energy , 73. Elsevier | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.09.016
Yang, Y. , Li, B. , Liu, H. , Tan, M. , Yao, R. (2015) A study of adaptive thermal comfort in a well-controlled climate chamber. Applied Thermal Engineering , 76 pp. 283-291. ISSN: 1359-4311 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.11.004
Yang, Y. , Yao, R. , Li, B. , Liu, H. , Jiang, L. (2015) A method of evaluating the accuracy of human body thermoregulation models. Building and Environment , 87 pp. 1-9. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.01.013
Luo, Z. , Zhao, J. , Yao, R. , Shu, Z. (2015) Emergy-based sustainability assessment of different energy options for green buildings. Energy Conversion and Management , 100 pp. 97-102. ISSN: 0196-8904 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2015.04.072
Ofetotse, E. , Essah, E. , Yao, R. (2015) Trends in domestic electricity consumption in Botswana. TMC Academic Journal , 9 (2). pp. 83-104. ISSN: 1793-6020
Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Luo, Z. , Turkbeyler, E. , Davies, H. (2015) A field study of urban microclimates in London. Renewable Energy , 73 pp. 3-9. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.05.061
Yao, R. , Luo, Q. , Luo, Z. , Jiang, L. , Yang, Y. (2015) An integrated study of urban microclimates in Chongqing, China: historical weather data, transverse measurement and numerical simulation. Sustainable Cities and Society , 14 pp. 187-199. ISSN: 2210-6707 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2014.09.007

Ofetotse, E. , Essah, E. , Yao, R. (2014) Identifying trends in domestic electricity consumption in Botswana.
Li, B. , Yao, R. , Wang, Q. , Pan, Y. (2014) An introduction to the Chinese Evaluation Standard for the indoor thermal environment. Energy and Buildings , 82 pp. 27-36. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.06.032
Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Cook, G. (2014) A review of existing building benchmarks and the development of a set of reference office buildings for England and Wales. Intelligent Buildings International Journal , 6 (1). pp. 41-64. ISSN: 1750-8975 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2013.828586
Cao, G. , Awbi, H. , Yao, R. , Fan, Y. , Sirénd, K. , Kosonend, R. , Zhang, J. (2014) A review of the performance of different ventilation and airflow distribution systems in buildings. Building and Environment , 73 (March 2014). pp. 171-186. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.12.009
Lee, T. , Yao, R. , Coker, P. (2014) An analysis of UK policies for domestic energy reduction using an agent based tool. Energy Policy , 66 pp. 267-279. ISSN: 0301-4215 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.11.004
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , McCloy, R. (2014) An investigation of thermal comfort adaptation behaviour in office buildings in the UK. Indoor and Built Environment , 23 (5). pp. 675-691. ISSN: 1420-326X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326X13481048

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Lee, T. and Yao, R. (2013) Incorporating technology buying behaviour into UK-based long term domestic stock energy models to provide improved policy analysis. Energy Policy , 52 pp. 363-372. ISSN: 0301-4215 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.09.048
Day, T. , Lim, D. , Yao, R. (2013) Renewable energy for buildings. In: Yao, R. , (eds.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer , London. pp. 203-224. ISBN: 9781447147817 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_11
Yao, R. and Lim, D. (2013) Building simulation. In: Yao, R. , (eds.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer , London. pp. 225-252. | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_12
Yao, R. and Short, A. (2013) Energy efficient building design. In: Yao, R. , (eds.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer , London. pp. 179-202. ISBN: 9781447147817 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_10
Yao, R. and Steemers, K. (2013) Urban microclimates and simulation. In: Yao, R. , (eds.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer , London. pp. 77-97. ISBN: 9781447147817 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_5
Yao, R. (2013) Sustainability in the built environment. In: Yao, R. , (eds.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer pp. 1-22. | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_1
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Yao, R. and Yu, C. (2012) Towards ‘Zero-carbon homes’ – issues of thermal comfort. Indoor and Built Environment , 21 (4). pp. 483-485. ISSN: 1420-326X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326X12453615
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Gao, Y. , Yao, R. , Li, B. , Turkbeyler, E. , Luo, Q. , Short, A. (2012) Field studies on the effect of built forms on urban wind environments. Renewable Energy , 46 pp. 148-154. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2012.03.005
Yao, R. , Yang, Y. , Li, B. (2012) A holistic method to assess building energy efficiency combining D-S theory and the evidential reasoning approach . Energy Policy , 45 pp. 277-285. ISSN: 0301-4215 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.02.032
Lim, D. and Yao, R. (2012) A combined engineering and statistical model of UK domestic appliance electrical load profiles.
Shahrestani, M. , Yao, R. , Cook, G. (2012) Decision making for HVAC&R system selection for a typical office building in the UK.
Yao, R. , Luo, Q. , Gao, Y. (2012) Simulation of urban microclimates .
Burzynski, R. , Crane, M. , Yao, R. , Becerra, V. (2012) Space heating and hot water demand analysis of dwellings connected to district heating scheme in UK. Journal of Central South University of Technology , 19 (6). pp. 1629-1638. ISSN: 1005-9784 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11771-012-1186-z
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , Wang, J. , Li , B. (2012) Occupants’ behavioural adaptation in workplaces with non-central heating and cooling systems. Applied Thermal Engineering , 35 pp. 40-54. ISSN: 1359-4311 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.09.037
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , McCloy, R. (2012) A method to weight three categories of adaptive thermal comfort . Energy and Buildings , 47 pp. 312-320. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.12.007
Turkbeyler, E. , Yao, R. , Nobile, R. , Bentham, T. , Lim, D. (2012) The impact of urban wind environments on natural ventilation . International Journal of Ventilation , 11 (1). pp. 17-28. ISSN: 1473-3315

Shahrestani, M. and Yao, R. (2011) An integrated dynamic whole life costing analysis for air distribution systems. pp. 2907-2918.
Liu, J. , Yao, R. , Li, B. (2011) Field study on thermal comfort and adaptive strategies in residential buildings in China.
Turkbeyler , E. and Yao, R. (2011) A study on effect of built forms on urban wind environment by using CFD simulations.
Lim, D. and Yao, R. (2011) A model of UK domestic appliance-use using Artificial Neural Networks.
Lim, D. and Yao, R. (2011) Achieving carbon reduction from listed buildings in the UK: A case study on The Royal Academy of Engineering, London.
Turkbeyler, E. , Yao, R. , Day, T. (2011) Urban microclimate and renewable energy use in cities. pp. 3066-3073.
Yao, R. , Luo, Q. , Li, B. (2011) A simplified mathematical model for urban microclimate simulation. Building and Environment , 46 (1). pp. 253-265. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.07.019

Liu, K. and Yao, R. (2010) Understanding pervasive intelligent space using semiotics : [guest editorial]. Intelligent Buildings International Journal , 2 (1). pp. 3-4. ISSN: 1750-8975 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3763/inbi.2009.0039
Liu, K. and Yao, R. , eds. (2010) Intelligent pervasive spaces for working and living. International Journal of Intelligent Building , 2. Taylor & Francis Group pp. 1-80.
Shahrestani, M. and Yao, R. (2010) Dynamic simulation for closed loops in heating systems with decision-making support.
Burzynski , R. , Yao, R. , Crane , M. (2010) UK Zero Carbon Homes 2016 - Exemplary Development.
Lee, T. and Yao, R. (2010) An overview of domestic energy models and a new approach with agent based modelling.
Li, B. , Li, W. , Liu, H. , Yao, R. , Tan, M. , Jing, S. , Ma, X. (2010) Physiological expression of human thermal comfort to indoor operative temperature in the non-HVAC environment. Indoor and Built Environment , 19 (2). pp. 221-229. ISSN: 1420-326X | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326X10365213
Yao, R. (2010) A generic model of Exergy Assessment of the Environmental Impact for the Building Lifecycle. International Journal of Energy and Buildings , 42 (9). pp. 1482-1490. | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.03.018
Yao, R. , Ding, Y. , Li , B. , Tan, Y. (2010) Part load operation coefficient of air-conditioning system of public building. Energy and Buildings , 42 (10). pp. 1902-1907. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.05.026
Yang, Y. , Li, B. , Yao, R. (2010) A method of identifying and weighting indicators of energy efficiency assessment in Chinese residential buildings. Energy Policy , 38 (12). pp. 7687-7697. ISSN: 0301-4215 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2010.08.018
Yao, R. and Zheng, J. (2010) A model of intelligent building energy management for the indoor environment. Intelligent Buildings International , 2 (1). pp. 72-80. ISSN: 1750-8975 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3763/inbi.2009.0033
Yao, R. , Liua , J. , Li, B. (2010) Occupants' adaptive responses and perception of thermal environment in naturally conditioned university classrooms. Applied Energy , 87 (3). pp. 1015-1022. ISSN: 0306-2619 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.09.028

Zheng, . , Zhang, . , Yao, . (2009) Impact of indoor thermal comfort on physiological parameters of human body. Selected in a Special Issue of the Journal of Central South University Technology
Yao, . and Steemers, . (2009) Overview of an innovative EU-China collaboration in education and research in sustainable built environment. Renewable Energy , 34 (9 (Special). pp. 2080-2087. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.005
Yao, . and Steemers, . (2009) Urbanisation and its impact on building energy consumption and efficiency in China. Renewable Energy , 34 (9 (Special). pp. 1994-1998. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.015
Yao, . , Li, . , Steemers, . , Short, . (2009) Assessing the natural ventilation cooling potential of office buildings in different climate zones in China. Renewable Energy , 34 (12). pp. 2697-2705. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.05.015
Yao, . , Li, . , Liu, . (2009) A theoretical adaptive model of thermal comfort – Adaptive Predicted Mean Vote (aPMV) . Building and Environment , 44 (10). pp. 2089-2096. ISSN: 0360-1323 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.02.014
Yao, . and Li, . (2009) Building and urban sustainability (editorial). Renewable Energy , 34 (9 (Special). pp. 1993. ISSN: 0960-1481 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.001
Yao, . (2009) Tackling carbon emission reduction: adaptive behaviour of thermal comfort in buildings. Innovation and Research Focus (78).
Turkbeyler, . and Yao, . (2009) Experimental study of urban microclimate for a building complex.
March, . , Clements-Croome, D. , Yao, . (2009) Development of intelligent building in Bahrain. Journal of Centre South University , 16 (Supplement). pp. 89-94. ISSN: 1005-9784
March, . , Clements-Croome, . , Yao, . (2009) An investigation of development of intelligent buildings in Bahrain. Selected in the Special Issue, Journal of Central South University Technology
Liu, . and Yao, . (2009) Environmental sustainability modelling with exergy methodology for building life cycle. Springer
Lim, . and Yao, . (2009) Impact of UK building regulations on design and thermal performance of dwellings. Springer

Luo, Q. , Li, B. , Yao, R. , Ding, Y. (2008) Math model and case study on outdoor thermal environment of urban architectural complexity based on image process. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica , 5 pp. 630-636. ISSN: 0254-0096
Yao, . , Yang, . , Li, . (2008) A method of assessing indoor environment quality using evidential reasoning approach.
Yao, . , Liu, . , Li, . , Steemers, . , Heiselberg, . , Guedes, . (2008) Green building best practices. Chongqing University Press (in Chinese) ISBN: 9787562443957
Yang, . , Li, . , Yao, . (2008) A method of weighting indicators in building energy efficiency assessment.

Li, B. , Liu, J. , Yao, R. (2007) Investigation and analysis on classroom thermal environment in winter in Chongqing. Journal of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning pp. 115-117. ISSN: 1002-8501
Yang, Y. , Li, B. , Yao, R. (2007) Policy impact on building energy efficiency: EU experiences. Journal of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning ISSN: 1002-8501
Li, B. , Yao, R. , Luo, Q. (2007) Image processing method in urban buildings solar energy design. Journal of Chongqing University ISSN: 1000-582X
Liu, M. , Li, B. , Yao, R. (2007) Building operational energy consumption of Chongqing and its exergy assessment. Journal of Central South University of Technology , 14 pp. 186-190. ISSN: 2227-5223
Liang, . , Li, . , Wu, . , Yao, . (2007) An investigation of the existing situation and trends in building energy efficiency management in China. Energy and Buildings , 39 (10). pp. 1098-1106. ISSN: 0378-7788 | doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2006.12.002

Yao, R. and Baker, N. (2006) Lighting energy saving due to the use of direct sunlight. Sustainable Built Environment and Construction pp. 73-78.
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