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More than 200 publications in leading international journals, with 12,000+ citations, an h-index of 46 and an i10-index of 86.

Featured

Featured papers

Featured · Building and Environment · 2026

Ten questions concerning the future of intelligent buildings

Published in Building and Environment's Ten Questions series, created to set research agendas for researchers, funders, policymakers and practitioners.

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Architectural Science Review2016

What is an intelligent building? Analysis of recent interpretations from an international perspective

The most-read paper in the journal's 60-year history, with more than 50,000 downloads.

Applied Energy2014

State-of-the-art analysis of the environmental benefits of green roofs

A widely used review of what green roofs deliver: lower energy use, cooler cities, cleaner air, better water management, quieter buildings and ecological value.

Architectural Science Review2018

Sick building syndrome: are we doing enough?

The journal's second most-read paper, with more than 15,000 downloads.

Intelligent Buildings International2018

Intelligent or smart cities and buildings: a critical exposition and a way forward

A technical note that untangles what 'intelligent' and 'smart' should mean for cities and buildings.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews2017

Building Information Modelling (BIM) uptake: clear benefits, understanding its implementation, risks and challenges

A highly cited review of what it takes for the construction industry to adopt BIM.

Most-cited

Landmark and most-cited papers

Architectural Science Review · 2016 · 59(5) 338–357

What is an intelligent building? Analysis of recent interpretations from an international perspective

Most-read paper in the journal's 60-year history · 50,000+ downloads · Read

Architectural Science Review · 2018 · 61(3) 99–121

Sick building syndrome: are we doing enough?

Second most-read paper in the journal's history · 15,000+ downloads · Read

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2017 · 75, 1046–1053

Building Information Modelling (BIM) uptake: Clear benefits, understanding its implementation, risks and challenges

Co-authored with A. Ghaffarianhoseini, J. Tookey, N. Naismith, S. Azhar and others · Read

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2016 · 60, 1052–1065

Exploring the advantages and challenges of double-skin façades (DSFs)

Co-authored with A. Ghaffarianhoseini, U. Berardi, J. Tookey and others · Read

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2013 · 25, 1–17

Sustainable energy performances of green buildings: A review of current theories, implementations and challenges

Co-authored with N. D. Dahlan, U. Berardi and others · Read

Building and Environment · 2015 · 87, 154–168

Thermal performance characteristics of unshaded courtyards in hot and humid climates

Co-authored with U. Berardi and A. Ghaffarianhoseini · Read

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2018 · 82, 2147–2161

A review on energy conscious designs of building façades in hot and humid climates: Lessons for (and from) Kuala Lumpur and Darwin

Co-authored with E. Halawa, A. Ghaffarianhoseini and others · Read

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Published in

Building and Environment · Energy and Buildings · Sustainable Cities and Society · Applied Energy · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · Cities · Urban Forestry & Urban Greening · Renewable Energy · Science of the Total Environment · Intelligent Buildings International · Architectural Science Review · Smart and Sustainable Built Environment

Books

Books and proceedings

From Neuro-architecture to Neuro-citiesLead Editor, Springer Nature collection of five volumes; three volumes in press, Volume 4 open for chapters
2026–
Proceedings of DFBI2025Co-editor · Springer, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 848 (2026)
2026
Proceedings of SASBE 2024Co-editor · Springer, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 591 (2025)
2025