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Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2023) Developing a Hidden Markov Model for occupancy prediction in high-density higher education buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 73. 106795. ISSN 2352-7102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106795

Yuan, X., Zhu, M., Liang, Y., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Kosonen, R. (2023) Comparison of short and long-term energy performance and decarbonization potentials between cogeneration and GSHP systems under MARKAL scenarios. Sustainability, 15 (2). 1604. ISSN 2071-1050 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021604

Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2022) Identifying occupancy patterns and profiles in higher education institution buildings with high occupancy density – a case study. Intelligent Buildings International Journal. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2022.2137451

Gunn, C., Vahdati, M. and Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 (2022) Green walls in schools - the potential well-being benefits. Building and Environment, 224. 109560. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109560

Elgamal, A. H., Vahdati, M. and Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 (2022) Assessing the economic and energy efficiency for multi-energy virtual power plants in regulated markets: a case study in Egypt. Sustainable Cities and Society, 83. 103968. ISSN 2210-6707

Looby, K. H., Smith, S. T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5053-4639 and Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 (2022) Attitudes towards offsite prefabrication: a fuzzy approach to examining uncertainty within U.K. industry perception. Intelligent Buildings International Journal, 14 (6). pp. 738-752. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2021.2004385

Haji Ismail, F., Shahrestani, M., Vahdati, M., Boyd, P. and Donyavi, S. (2021) Climate change and the energy performance of buildings in the future – a case study for prefabricated buildings in the UK. Journal of Building Engineering, 39. 102285. ISSN 2352-7102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102285

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. L. and Oliveira, A. C. (2020) Sustainability indicators of a naturally ventilated photovoltaic façade system. Journal of Cleaner Production, 266. 121946. ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121946

Liu, X., Chen, X. and Shahrestani, M. (2020) Optimization of insulation thickness of external walls of residential buildings in hot summer and cold winter zone of China. Sustainability, 12 (4). 1574. ISSN 2071-1050 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12041574

Li, B., Zheng, M., Shahrestani, M. and Zhang, S. (2020) Driving factors of the thermal efficiency of ground source heat pump systems with vertical boreholes in Chongqing by experiments. Journal of Building Engineering, 28. 101049. ISSN 2352-7102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101049

Prakobboon, N., Vahdati, M. and Shahrestani, M. (2019) Social practices required for the recovery of cassava waste for heat generation in Thailand. International Journal of Biomass & Renewables, 8 (1). pp. 12-24. ISSN 2289-1692

Jobli, M. I., Yao, R., Luo, Z., Shahrestani, M., Li, N. and 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://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.041

Moss, J. L., Doick, K. J., Smith, S. and Shahrestani, M. (2019) Influence of evaporative cooling by urban forests on cooling demand in cities. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 37. pp. 65-73. ISSN 1618-8667 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.07.023

Li, B., Cheng, Z., Yao, R., Wang, H., Yu, W., Bu, Z., Xiong, J., Zhang, T., Essah, E., Luo, Z., Shahrestani, M. and 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://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.10.045

Khan, M. I., Shahrestani, M., Hayat, T., Shakoor, A. and Vahdati, M. (2019) Life cycle (well-to-wheel) energy and environmental assessment of natural gas as transportation fuel in Pakistan. Applied Energy, 242. pp. 1738-1752. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.196

Costanzo, V., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Shahrestani, M., 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.139

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.089

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., 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: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2017.1333948

Prakobboon, N., Vahdati, M. M. and Shahrestani, M. (2018) An environmental impact assessment of the management of cassava waste: a case study in Thailand. International Journal of Biomass & Renewables, 7 (2). pp. 18-29. ISSN 2289-1692

Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.155

Mohareb, E., Hashemi, A., Shahrestani, M. and Sunikka-Blank, M. (2017) Retrofit planning for the performance gap: results of a workshop on addressing energy, health and comfort needs in a protected building. Energies, 10 (8). 1177. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en10081177

Biyik, E., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Shao, L., Essah, E., 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2017.01.009

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.034

Banani, R., Vahdati, M. M., Shahrestani, M. and Clements-Croome, D. (2016) The development of building assessment criteria framework for sustainable non-residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Sustainable Cities and Society, 26. pp. 289-305. ISSN 2210-6707 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2016.07.007

Yao, R., Han, S., Li, X., Shahrestani, M. and Li, B. (2016) Evaluation of building retrofit strategies in different climate zones. ASHRAE Conference Transactions 2016, 122. pp. 289-299. ISSN 2378-2129

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Luo, Z., Turkbeyler, E. and Davies, H. (2015) A field study of urban microclimates in London. Renewable Energy, 73. pp. 3-9. ISSN 0960-1481 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.05.061

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. 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: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2013.828586

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. 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: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12273-013-0123-x

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. 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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.03.016

Ardehali, M. M., Shahrestani, M. and Adams, C. C. (2007) Energy simulation of solar assisted absorption system and examination of clearness index effects on auxiliary heating. Energy Conversion and Management, 48 (3). pp. 864-870. ISSN 0196-8904 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2006.08.012

Book or Report Section

Hepbasli, A., Araz, M., Biyik, E., Yao, R., Shahrestani, M., Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L., 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: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89845-2_63

Conference or Workshop Item

Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2023) Machine learning occupancy prediction models - a case study. In: ASHRAE winter conference 2023, 4-8 Feb 2023, Atlanta. (In Press)

Zhao, K., Shahrestani, M. and Zhao, L. (2017) Assessment of thermal comfort and indoor air quality in newly built offices. In: The 8th International Conference of SuDBE2017, 4-7 Nov 2017, Chongqing, China. (In Press)

Yuan, X., Shahrestani, M., Fernbank, D., Burton, J., Liu, J. and Yang, Y. (2017) Performance characteristics of ground source heat pump and combined heat and power systems under electricity decarbonisation plans. In: The 8th International Conference of SuDBE2017, 4-7 Nov 2017, Chongqing, China. (In Press)

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. 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.

Shahrestani, M. and Yao, R. (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.

Shahrestani, M. and Yao, R. (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.

Book

Short, A. C., Li, B. and Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912, eds. (2018) Special issue of the “Journal of Building Engineering: climate responsive solutions to heating and cooling of buildings”. Journal of Building Engineering, 15. Elsevier, pp289. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.11.007