Academic Research
Peer-reviewed papers from our research into radiant conditioning, thermal comfort, and renewable energy systems.
Experimental Evaluation of Radiant Ceiling Panels in Office Building Perimeter Zones
Evaluates the thermal performance and comfort outcomes of radiant ceiling panels installed in perimeter zones of an office building under real operating conditions.
Residential Space Heating Electrification Through a PV-Driven Hot Water Heat Pump
Investigates the electrification of residential space heating using a photovoltaic-driven hot water heat pump system, analysing energy performance and carbon reduction potential.
The Third Skin: A Biomimetic Hydronic Conditioning System, a New Direction in Ecologically Sustainable Design
Presents a biomimetic approach to building conditioning inspired by natural thermoregulation, proposing hydronic radiant systems as a sustainable alternative to conventional HVAC.
Radiant Ceiling Panels: An Evaluation of Thermal Performance
Tests prefabricated, modular hydronic panel design variants and shows how small changes in construction methods can notably increase thermal capacity and reduce response time.
Technical and Economic Analyses of Grid-Connected Residential PV Considering Batteries and Peer-to-Peer Energy Sharing
Evaluates grid-connected residential solar PV with battery storage and peer-to-peer energy trading, analysing the economic viability and energy self-sufficiency potential.
Development and Thermal Performance Testing of Radiant Conditioning Ceiling Panels
Documents the advancement from heavyweight radiant floors to lightweight ceiling systems and presents detailed thermal performance data to inform designers and engineers.
Performance Investigation of Transitioning Building Services System in Photovoltaic Homes
Investigates how building services in residential homes can transition to photovoltaic-powered systems, analysing real-world performance data from an instrumented test house.
Technical and Economic Analyses of PV Battery Systems Considering Two Different Tariff Policies
Compares the technical and economic performance of residential PV battery systems under two different electricity tariff structures to identify optimal sizing and payback periods.
On-Site Solar PV Generation and Use: Self-Consumption and Self-Sufficiency
Analyses patterns of on-site solar PV generation and household consumption to quantify self-consumption and self-sufficiency ratios under different system configurations.
Development and Performance Testing of a Polyvalent Heat Pump for Hot and Cold Water Production
Investigates a solar PV-driven polyvalent heat pump that simultaneously produces hot and cold water using natural refrigerants, achieving a COP of 3.8 in simultaneous mode.
Radiant Conditioning Retrofitting for Residential Buildings
Examines how capillary tube mats and lightweight radiant panels can retrofit existing homes for heating and cooling, replacing conventional systems with a total thickness of just 40-50 mm.
State of the Art on Heat Pumps for Residential Buildings
Reviews current heat pump technologies for residential applications, covering system types, performance metrics, integration with renewable energy, and future research directions.
Applying a Comfort Model to Building Performance Analysis
Presents a measurement and analytical process for examining and commissioning cooling systems for thermal comfort, with field studies in Australian residential and office environments.
