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Jing, S., Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2018) Exploring the “black box” of thermal adaptation using information entropy. Building and Environment, 146. pp. 166-176. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.09.038

Han, X., Song, G. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.15986/j.1006-7930.2018.04.011

Li, X., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Liu, M., Costanzo, V., Yu, W., Wenbo, W., Alan, S. and Baizhan, L. (2018) Developing urban residential reference buildings using clustering analysis of satellite images. Energy and Buildings, 169. pp. 417-429. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.03.064

Costanzo, V., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548, Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Oliveira, A.C., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A. and 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: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.139

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, Y., Du, C. and 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: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.014

Li, X., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, Q., Ding, Y. and Li, B. (2018) An object-oriented energy benchmark for the evaluation of the office building stock. Utilities Policy, 51. pp. 1-11. ISSN 09571787 doi: 10.1016/j.jup.2018.01.008

Li, B., Du, C., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Yu, W. and 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: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.072

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cook, G. K. (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.089

Li, B., Du, C., Tan, M., Liu, H., Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.062

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Costanzo, V., Li, X., Zhang, Q. and 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: 10.1016/j.jobe.2017.11.012

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Cook, G. K. and 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: 10.1080/17508975.2017.1333948

Middlehurst, G., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Jiang, L., Deng, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6896-8622, Clements-Croome, D. and Adams, G. (2018) A preliminary study on post-occupancy evaluation of four office buildings in the UK based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process. Intelligent Buildings International Journal, 10 (4). pp. 234-246. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: 10.1080/17508975.2018.1495607

Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548, Oliveira, A. C., Ekren, O. and 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: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.155

Jiang, L., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Liu, K. and 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: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.081

Yu, W., Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Wang, D. and 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: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.04.009

Biyik, E., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548, Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Oliveira, A. C., del Caño, T., Rico, E., Lechón, J. L., Andrade, L., Mendes, A. and Atlı, Y. B. (2017) A key review of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 20 (3). pp. 833-858. ISSN 2215-0986 doi: 10.1016/j.jestch.2017.01.009

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548, Oliveira, A. C., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Caño, T. d., Rico, E. and Lechón, J. L. (2017) Experimental and numerical studies to assess the energy performance of naturally ventilated PV façade systems. Solar Energy, 147. pp. 37-51. ISSN 0038-092X doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.034

Liu, H., Wu, Y., Li, B., Cheng, Y. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.066

Li, B., Yang, Y., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Liu, H. and 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: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.09.010

Essah, E. A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and 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: 10.1080/14733315.2016.1203609

Li, Y., Yu, W., Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.04.055

Jiang, L. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2016) Modelling personal thermal sensations using C-Support Vector Classification (C-SVC) algorithm. Building and Environment, 99. pp. 98-106. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.01.022

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Han, S., Li, X., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Li, B. (2016) Evaluation of building retrofit strategies in different climate zones. ASHRAE Conference Transactions 2016, 122. pp. 289-299. ISSN 2378-2129

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, X., Han, S., Li, B. and Lin, C. (2016) An analysis of energy efficient retrofit strategies for office buildings in China. CIBSE Technical Symposium.

Luo, Z. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2082-3958, Zhao, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and 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: 10.1016/j.enconman.2015.04.072

Yang, Y., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B., Liu, H. and 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: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.01.013

Ofetotse, E., Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2015) Trends in domestic electricity consumption in Botswana. TMC Academic Journal, 9 (2). pp. 83-104. ISSN 1793-6020

Yang, Y., Li, B., Liu, H., Tan, M. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2015) A study of adaptive thermal comfort in a well-controlled climate chamber. Applied Thermal Engineering, 76. pp. 283-291. ISSN 1359-4311 doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.11.004

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, Q., Luo, Z. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2082-3958, Jiang, L. and 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: 10.1016/j.scs.2014.09.007

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, Z. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2082-3958, Turkbeyler, E. and Davies, H. (2015) A field study of urban microclimates in London. Renewable Energy, 73. pp. 3-9. ISSN 0960-1481 doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2014.05.061

Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Wang, Q. and 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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.06.032

Cao, G., Awbi, H., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Fan, Y., Sirénd, K., Kosonend, R. and Zhang, J. (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: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.12.009

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cook, G. K. (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: 10.1080/17508975.2013.828586

Lee, T., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and 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: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.11.004

Liu, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and McCloy, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2333-9640 (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: 10.1177/1420326X13481048

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cook, G. (2013) Developing new components for variable flow distribution system modelling in TRNSYS. Building Simulation, 6 (3). pp. 309-322. ISSN 1996-8744 doi: 10.1007/s12273-013-0123-x

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cook, G. (2013) Characterising the energy performance of centralised HVAC&R systems in the UK. Energy and Buildings, 62. pp. 239-247. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.03.016

Lee, T. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.09.048

Gao, Y., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B., Turkbeyler, E., Luo, Q. and 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: 10.1016/j.renene.2012.03.005

Short, C.A., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, G. and Li, B. (2012) Exploiting a hybrid environmental design strategy in the continental climate of Beijing. International Journal of Ventilation, 11 (2). ISSN 1473-3315

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2012) Towards low energy buildings - exploiting ventilation. International Journal of Ventilation, 11 (2). ISSN 1473-3315

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Yu, C. W. F. (2012) Towards ‘Zero-carbon homes’ – issues of thermal comfort. Indoor and Built Environment, 21 (4). pp. 483-485. ISSN 1420-326X doi: 10.1177/1420326X12453615

Burzynski, R., Crane, M., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and 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: 10.1007/s11771-012-1186-z

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Yang, Y. and 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: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.02.032

Turkbeyler, E., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Nobile, R., Bentham, T. and Lim, D. (2012) The impact of urban wind environments on natural ventilation. International Journal of Ventilation, 11 (1). pp. 17-28. ISSN 1473-3315

Liu, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and McCloy, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2333-9640 (2012) A method to weight three categories of adaptive thermal comfort. Energy and Buildings, 47. pp. 312-320. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.12.007

Liu, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Wang, J. and 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: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.09.037

Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2012) Building energy efficiency for sustainable development in China: challenges and opportunities. Building Research and Information, 40 (4). pp. 417-431. ISSN 0961-3218 doi: 10.1080/09613218.2012.682419 (special issue: Next challenges for energy and buildings research)

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, Q. and Li, B. (2011) A simplified mathematical model for urban microclimate simulation. Building and Environment, 46 (1). pp. 253-265. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.07.019

Yang, Y., Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.08.018

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Ding, Y., Li, B. and 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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.05.026

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.03.018

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Liua, J. and 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: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.09.028

Li, B., Li, W., Liu, H., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Tan, M., Jing, S. and 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: 10.1177/1420326X10365213

Liu, K. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2010) Understanding pervasive intelligent space using semiotics : [guest editorial]. Intelligent Buildings International Journal, 2 (1). pp. 3-4. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: 10.3763/inbi.2009.0039

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 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: 10.3763/inbi.2009.0033

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B., Steemers, K. and Short, A. (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: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.05.015

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Li, B. (2009) Building and urban sustainability (editorial). Renewable Energy, 34 (9 (Special). p. 1993. ISSN 0960-1481 doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.001

March, P., Clements-Croome, D. J. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Development of intelligent building in Bahrain. Journal of Centre South University, 16 (Supplement). pp. 89-94. ISSN 1005-9784

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Steemers, K. (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: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.005

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Tackling carbon emission reduction: adaptive behaviour of thermal comfort in buildings. Innovation and Research Focus (78).

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Steemers, K. (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: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.015

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Liu, J. (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: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.02.014

Luo, Q., Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and 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

Liu, M., Li, B. Z. and Yao, R. M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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

Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Luo, Q. (2007) Image processing method in urban buildings solar energy design. Journal of Chongqing University. ISSN 1000-582X

Li, B., Liu, J. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2007) Policy impact on building energy efficiency: EU experiences. Journal of Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning. ISSN 1002-8501

Liang, J., Li, B. Z., Wu, Y. and Yao, R. M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (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: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2006.12.002

Abu-Sharkh,, S., Arnold, R. J., Kohler, J., Li, R., Markvart, T., Ross, J. N., Steemers, K., Wilson, P. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2006) Can microgrids make a major contribution to UK energy supply? International Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 10 (2). pp. 78-127. ISSN 1364-0321 doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2004.09.013

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Baker, N. (2006) Lighting energy saving due to the use of direct sunlight. Sustainable Built Environment and Construction. pp. 73-78.

Li, B., Luo, Q. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2006) Image process for sunlight distribution among buildings. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. ISSN 0254-0096

Li, B., Luo, Q. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2006) Solution on configuration factor from ground to sky. Journal of Chongqing University. ISSN 1000-582X

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Steemers, K. (2005) A method of formulating energy load profile for domestic buildings in the UK. International Journal of Energy and Building, 37 (6). pp. 663-671. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.09.007

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Steemers, K. (2005) Energy policy and standard for built environment in China. Renewable Energy, 30 (13). pp. 1973-1988. ISSN 0960-1481 doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2005.01.013

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Baker, N. (2005) Strategic design and analysis method of natural ventilation for summer cooling. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology -an International Journal, 25 (4). ISSN 0143-6244

Li, B., Liu, M., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Stemers, K. (2005) Sustainable urbanisation: energy and environment in Chongqing. Journal of Chongqing University. ISSN 1000-582X

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Baker, N. and Li, B. (2004) Energy simulation tool for architectural design. Journal of World Architecture. ISSN 1002-4832

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K., Baker, N. and Li, B. (2004) A method of energy efficient building design and planning. Architectural Journal. ISSN 1016-3212

Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Baker, N. and Steemers, K. (2003) Innovative use of strategic design tools in building design in China. Journal of Chongqing University. ISSN 1671-8224

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Baker, N. and McEvoy, M. (2003) A simplified method for referring the energy and overheating performance of window design. Architectural Science Review, 46 (3). pp. 225-232. ISSN 0003-8628 doi: 10.1080/00038628.2003.9696988

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, B. (2003) Energy efficient design for residential buildings in China. Journal of Chongqing University. ISSN 1000-582X

Book or Report Section

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Huang, X., Xu, T. and Zhu, Y. (2024) Introduction. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Resilient of Urban Environment: Planning for Livable Cities. Springer, pp. 1-12. ISBN 9783031554810 doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-55482-7_1

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Wang, W. (2024) Modelling urban microclimates. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Resilient of Urban Environment: Planning for Livable Cities. Springer, pp. 77-99. ISBN 9783031554810 doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-55482-7_5

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Huang, X., Xu, T. and Zhu, Y. (2024) Outdoor thermal comfort and heat exposure risks. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Resilient of Urban Environment: Planning for Livable Cities. Springer, pp. 13-38. ISBN 9783031554810

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Xiong, J. (2021) Air ventilation system: air distribution in a natural ventilation system. In: Cao, S.-J. and Feng, Z. (eds.) Handbook of Ventilation Technology for the Built Environment: Design, control and testing. IET Built Environment Series (01). The Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, pp. 181-224, 532 pages. ISBN 9781839531477 doi: 10.1049/PBBE001E_ch7

Liu, Y., Li, B., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cao, X. (2020) Influence of building airtightness on energy consumption of office building in Chongqing. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2019). Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Singapore, pp. 137-145. ISBN 9789811395284 doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-9528-4_15

Hepbasli, A., Araz, M., Biyik, E., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548, Oliveira, A. C., del Caño, T., Rico, E. and Lechón, J. L. (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: 10.1007/978-3-319-89845-2_63

Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2017) Indoor environment and assessment. In: Sayigh, A. (ed.) Sustainable High Rise Buildings in Urban Zones Advantages, Challenges, and Global Case Studies. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 79-92. ISBN 9783319177557 doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-17756-4_4

Nicol, F., Nikolopoulou, M., Humphreys, M., Liddament, M., Loe, D., Shelton, J., Wilson, M. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2016) Environmental criteria for design. In: Butcher, K. and Craig, B. (eds.) GVA/15 CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design 2015. CIBSE, London, UK. ISBN 9781906846541 (Chapter 1)

Li, X., Li, Q., Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2016) An investigation on energy consumption of public buildings in Chongqing, China. In: Clima2016-Proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress. Aalborg University, Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg. ISBN 8791606314

Orme, M., Hand, J., Richardson, B., Strachan, P., Willaims, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2015) Thermal environment modelling. In: Parker, J. and Butcher, K. (eds.) AM11 Building performance modelling. CIBSE publication, London, UK, pp. 55-75. ISBN 9781906846664

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Lim, D. (2013) Building simulation. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, London, pp. 225-252. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_12

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Short, A. (2013) Energy efficient building design. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, London, pp. 179-202. ISBN 9781447147817 doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_10

Day, T., Lim, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2013) Renewable energy for buildings. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, London, pp. 203-224. ISBN 9781447147817 doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_11

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2013) Sustainability in the built environment. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, pp. 1-22. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_1

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Steemers, K. (2013) Urban microclimates and simulation. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, London, pp. 77-97. ISBN 9781447147817 doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_5

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, B. (2006) Introduction to Sustainable Urban and Architectural Design. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, B. (eds.) Introduction to Sustainable Urban and Architectural Design. China Architectur and Building Press, China, pp. 1-272. ISBN 7-112-08099-1

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Steemers, K. (2006) Sustainable Built Environment and Construction, Chongqing University. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Steemers, K. (eds.) Sustainable Built Environment and Construction, Chongqing University. Chongqing University, Chongqing, pp. 1-196. ISBN 0-903248-03-4

Report

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, Z. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2082-3958, Jiang, L., Luo, Q., Yang, Y. and Gao, Y., (2013) Urban microclimates and urban heat island in Chongqing, China. Report. RICS, London.

Conference or Workshop Item

Liu, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and McCloy, R. (2019) Development of stochastic models of window state changes in educational buildings. In: 2019 International Conference on Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, 10-12 May 2019, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/304/3/032065 (304, 3, 032065)

Xiong, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Li, B. (2019) Prediction of local particle pollution level based on artificial neural network. In: CLIMA 2019 Congress, 26-29 May 2019, Bucharest, Romania. doi: 10.1051/e3sconf/201911102031 (E3S Web of Conferences Volume 111, 02031)

Xiong, J., Costanzo, V., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Li, B. (2018) Assessing the natural ventilation cooling potential of residential buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone of China. In: 2018 Roomvent Ventilation, 2-5 June 2018, Espoo, Finland. (ISBN: 9789525236484)

Ofetotse, E. L., Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2014) Identifying trends in domestic electricity consumption in Botswana. In: 13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy technologies (SET2014), 25-28th August, 2014, Geneva, Switzaland.

Ofetotse, E. L., Essah, E. A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2013) Domestic energy models: complexities in defining specific tools. In: International Conference of SuDBE2013, 25-28 Oct 2013, Chongqing, China.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Luo, Q. and Gao, Y. (2012) Simulation of urban microclimates. In: CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium, 18th and 19th April 2012, Imperial College, London UK.

Lim, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2012) A combined engineering and statistical model of UK domestic appliance electrical load profiles. In: The Western Load Research Association (WLRA) Spring 2012 Meeting and Conference, 7 – 9 March 2012, Boise, Idaho, USA.

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Cook, G. (2012) Decision making for HVAC&R system selection for a typical office building in the UK. In: ASHRAE annual conference, 23-27 June, 2012, San Antonio, TX, USA.

Lim, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2011) Achieving carbon reduction from listed buildings in the UK: A case study on The Royal Academy of Engineering, London. In: 5th International Conference of WREC-Asia & SuDBE2011, 28-31 October 2011, Chongqing, China.

Liu, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Li, B. (2011) Field study on thermal comfort and adaptive strategies in residential buildings in China. In: WREC-Asia & SuDBE2011, 28-31 October 2011, Chongqing, China.

Lim, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2011) A model of UK domestic appliance-use using Artificial Neural Networks. In: The AEIC Annual Load Research Conference, 7 – 10 August 2011, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2011) An integrated dynamic whole life costing analysis for air distribution systems. In: Third International Conference on Applied Energy, 16-18 May 2011, Perugia, Italy, pp. 2907-2918.

Turkbeyler, E., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Day, T. (2011) Urban microclimate and renewable energy use in cities. In: The World Renewable Energy Congress - WREC 2011, 8-13 May 2011, Sweden, pp. 3066-3073.

Turkbeyler, E. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2011) A study on effect of built forms on urban wind environment by using CFD simulations. In: WREC-Asia & SuDBE2011, 28-31, October 2011, Chongqing, China.

Burzynski, R., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Crane, M. (2010) UK Zero Carbon Homes 2016 - Exemplary Development. In: World Renewable Energy Congress XI, 25-30 September 2010, Abu Dhabi.

Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2010) Dynamic simulation for closed loops in heating systems with decision-making support. In: Tenth REHVA world congress in sustainable energy use in building, 9-12 May 2010, Antalya, Turkey.

Lee, T. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2010) An overview of domestic energy models and a new approach with agent based modelling. In: International Conference on Applied Energy, 16-18 May 2010, Singapore.

Liu, M. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Environmental sustainability modelling with exergy methodology for building life cycle. In: The International Conference in Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, Chongqing, China.

Turkbeyler, E. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Experimental study of urban microclimate for a building complex. In: The International Conference in Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, October 2009, Chongqing, China.

Lim, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Impact of UK building regulations on design and thermal performance of dwellings. In: The International Conference in Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, Chongqing, China.

Zheng, J., Zhang, Y. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) Impact of indoor thermal comfort on physiological parameters of human body. In: The International Conference in Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, Chongqing, China.

March, P., Clements-Croome, D. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2009) An investigation of development of intelligent buildings in Bahrain. In: The International Conference in Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, Chongqing, China.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Yang, Y. and Li, B. (2008) A method of assessing indoor environment quality using evidential reasoning approach. In: World Renewable Energy Congress X, Glasgow, Scotland.

Yang, Y., Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2008) A method of weighting indicators in building energy efficiency assessment. In: PLEA 2008 - 25th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Dublin.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, B. (2006) Asia-European sustainable urban development. In: International Conference on Asia-European Sustainable Urban Development.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, B. (2005) Climatic suitability analysis for natural ventilation cooling in office building in China. In: 22nd conference on passive low energy architecture, Beirut, Lebanon, 13-16 November, 2005.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Steemers, K. and Li, N. (2005) An assessment tool for natural ventilation in strategic building design. In: 22nd conference on passive low energy architecture, 13-16 November, 2005, Beirut, Lebanon.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Steemers, K. (2005) Field study on thermal comfort in hot humid-climate. In: Clima2005, 9-12 October 2005, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Li, B., Wu, J., Zhen, J. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2005) The impact on air velocity on human perspiration critical temperature in hot and humid climate. In: Clima2005, 9-12 October 2005, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Stmmers, K. (2005) Energy and comfort performance of natural ventilation system in office buildings in China. In: AIVC Conference, 21-23 September 2005, Brussels, Belgium.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Steemers, K. (2004) Strategic design method for natural ventilation in buildings. In: 9th International Conference on Air Distribution in Roomvent 2004, 5-8 September 2004, Coimbra, Portugal.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Li, B. and Steemers, K. (2004) Policy and Standard for energy efficient building design in China. In: The 8th World Renewable Energy Congress, 28th August to 3rd September, 2004, Denver, USA.

Baker, N. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2002) LT Europe - an Integrated Energy Design Tool for Building. In: PLEA 2002, July 2002, Toulouse, France.

Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2002) Passive design for residential buildings and thermal comfort in south China. In: PLEA conference, July 2002, Toulouse, France.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Baker, N. and McEvoy, M. (2002) A simplified thermal resistance network model for building thermal simulation. In: Sim 2002 Building simulation, September 11-13 July 2002, Canada.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Miller, A. and Ip, K. (2001) Innovative Use of Computer Tools and IT in Building Services Engineering. In: The First International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, July 2001, Loughborough.

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Feng, Y. and Miller, A. (2000) The Use of earth tube systems as a means of improving indoor thermal comfort in south China. In: the World Renewable Energy Congress –VI, July 2000, Brighton,UK.

Book

Laryea, S., Li, B., Essah, E. A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Mensah, S., Liu, H. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, eds. (2024) Proceedings of the WABER SuDBE 2024 conference. WABER SuDBE Conference 2024, Johannesburg, pp1223. ISBN 9780796160324

Li, B. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, eds. (2015) Sustainable development in building and environment (SuDBE) 2013. Renewable Energy, 73. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2014.09.016

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, ed. (2013) Design and management of sustainable built environments. Springer, London, pp432. ISBN 9781447147800

Li, B., Zheng, J., Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 and Jing, S. (2012) Indoor thermal environment and thermal comfort. Chongqing University Press, China, pp. 1-226. ISBN 9787562459484

Liu, K. and Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, 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. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224, Liu, M., Li, B., Steemers, K., Heiselberg, P. and Guedes, M.C. (2008) Green building best practices. Chongqing University Press (in Chinese). ISBN 9787562443957