Dr Hu Du

Journal article

Hepple R, Du H, Feng H, Shan S, Yang S. 2023. Sustainability and carbon neutrality in UK's district heating: A review and analysis e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy, 4 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Xu S, Li G, Zhang H, Xie M, Mendis T, Du H. 2023. Effect of Block Morphology on Building Energy Consumption of Office Blocks: A Case of Wuhan, China Buildings, 13 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Roberts F, Yang S, Du H, Yang R. 2023. Effect of semi-transparent a-Si PV glazing within double-skin façades on visual and energy performances under the UK climate condition Renewable Energy, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chen Y, Quan M, Wang D, Du H, Hu L, Zhao Y, Guo M, Liu Y. 2022. Optimization and comparison of multiple solar energy systems for public sanitation service buildings in Tibet Energy Conversion and Management, 267 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Wang D, Li W, Liu Y, Chen Y, Hu L, Du H. 2022. Non-uniform operative temperature distribution characteristics and heat-source-controlled core-area range of local heating radiators Building Simulation, 16 :87-103 DOI Publisher Url

Han S, Song D, Xu L, Ye Y, Yan S, Shi F, Zhang Y, Liu X, Du H. 2022. Behaviour in public open spaces: A systematic review of studies with quantitative research methods Building and Environment, 223 :109444-109444 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

González VG, Ruiz GR, Du H, Sánchez-Ostiz A, Bandera CF. 2022. Weather Files for the Calibration of Building Energy Models Applied Sciences, 12 :7361-7361 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Han S, Ye Y, Song Y, Yan S, Shi F, Zhang Y, Liu X, Du H, Song D. 2022. A Systematic Review of Objective Factors Influencing Behavior in Public Open Spaces Frontiers in Public Health, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Song C, Duan G, Wang D, Liu Y, Du H, Chen G. 2021. Study on the influence of air velocity on human thermal comfort under non-uniform thermal environment Building and Environment, 196 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Xu S, Li Z, Zhang C, Huang Z, Tian J, Luo Y, Du H. 2020. A method of calculating urban-scale solar potential by evaluating and quantifying the relationship between urban block typology and occlusion coefficient: A case study of Wuhan in Central China Sustainable Cities and Society, 64 :102451-102451 DOI Publisher Url

Dong Y, Liu Y, Wang D, Wang Y, Du H, Liu J. 2020. Review of latent thermal energy storage systems for solar air-conditioning systems International Journal of Energy Research, 44 :669-707 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Wang D, Hu L, Du H, Liu Y, Huang J, Xu Y, Liu J. 2020. Classification, experimental assessment, modeling methods and evaluation metrics of Trombe walls Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 124 :109772-109772 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Wang D, Qi T, Liu Y, Wang Y, Fan J, Wang Y, Du H. 2020. A method for evaluating both shading and power generation effects of rooftop solar PV panels for different climate zones of China Solar Energy, 205 :432-445 DOI Publisher Url

Lucas Segarra E, Du H, Ramos Ruiz G, Fernández Bandera C. 2019. Methodology for the Quantification of the Impact of Weather Forecasts in Predictive Simulation Models Energies, 12 :1309-1309 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Du H, Huang P, Jones P. 2019. Modular facade retrofit with renewable energy technologies: The definition and current status in Europe Energy and Buildings, 205 :109543-109543 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Wang D, Liu H, Liu Y, Xu T, Wang Y, Du H, Wang X, Liu J. 2019. Frost and High-temperature resistance performance of a novel dual-phase change material flat plate solar collector Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 201 :110086-110086 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Du H, Barclay M, Jones P. 2018. Generating high resolution near-future weather forecasts for urban scale building performance modelling DOI Publisher Url

Huang P, Chew YMJ, Chang W-S, Ansell MP, Lawrence M, Latif E, Shea A, Ormondroyd G, Du H. 2018. Heat and moisture transfer behaviour in Phyllostachys edulis (Moso bamboo) based panels Construction and Building Materials, 166 :35-49 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ng B, Tindall J, Edge J, Morrell J, Tioh D, Choi K, Du H, Wei S, Waggott A, Barber A, others . 2018. Refurbishment options to decarbonise a 1960s public office building by 2050s

Wei S, Yong J, Ng B, Tindall J, Lu Q, Du H. 2018. Occupant Adaptive Behaviour: an Effective Method towards Energy Efficient Buildings

Du H, Jones P, Segarra EL, Bandera CF. 2018. Development of a REST API for obtaining site-specific historical and near-future weather data in EPW format

Fernández Bandera C, Mu noz Mardones A, Du H, Echevarría Trueba J, Ramos Ruiz G. 2018. Exergy As a Measure of Sustainable Retrofitting of Buildings Energies, 11 :3139-3139 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Du H, Jones PJ, Lannon SC. 2016. Creating localised near future weather data for predicting the performance of buildings in the UK

Fong J, Edge J, Underwood C, Tindale A, Potter S, Du H. 2016. Application of a New Dynamic Heating System Model Using a Range of Common Control Strategies Buildings, 6 :23-23 DOI Publisher Url

Ng B, Du H, Underwood C. 2015. Investigation of the sensitivity of the future climate and building construction standards to the ground source heat pump (GSHP) design

Gupta R, Du H. 2015. Building performance evaluation programme: College Lake Visitor Centre.

Gupta R, Du H. 2014. Adapting Dragon Junior School for Future Climate

Gupta R, Gregg M, Du H, Williams K. 2013. Evaluative application of UKCP09-based downscaled future weather years to simulate overheating risk in typical English homes Structural Survey, 31 :231-252 DOI Publisher Url

Prasad S, Yaldron K, Gupta R, Du H, Gregg M. 2013. Adapting the new Queen Elizabeth II Hospital for future climates

Du H, Underwood CP, Edge JS. 2012. Generating test reference years from the UKCP09 projections and their application in building energy simulations Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 33 :387-406 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Du H, Underwood CP, Edge JS. 2012. Generating design reference years from the UKCP09 projections and their application to future air-conditioning loads Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 33 :63-79 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Barclay M, Kang J, Sharples S, Wang B, Du H. 2012. Balancing Comfortable Thermal & Acoustic Built Environments in a Sustainable Future New Zealand Acoustics, 25 :4-13

Levermore GJ, Watkins R, Cheung H, Parkinson J, Laycock P, Natarajan S, Nikolopoulou M-H, Mcgilligan C, Muneer T, Tham YW, others . 2012. Deriving and using future weather data for building design from UK climate change projections: an overview of the COPSE Project

Street RB, Smith ST, Hanby VI, Jack LB, Kelly DA, Barclay M, Sharples S, Kang J, Watkins R, Mylona A, others . 2012. Special Issue: Adaptation and resilience to a changing climate: Supporting adaptation decision making Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 33 :5-7

Du H, Underwood C, Edge J. 2010. Modelling the impact of a warming climate on commercial buildings in the UK

Conference publication

Buhagiar V, Clarke J, Cook M, Darby S, Du H, Elsharkawy H, Fawcett T, Foxell S, Gupta R, Hou SS, Janda K, Jones P, Kaltenegger I, Knight I, Lang W, Lannon S, Larsson N, Lettmayer G, Liu C, Liu Y, Lorch , Moncaster A, Oreszczyn T, Patterson J, Pelsmakers S, Prasad D, Schweber L, Sharples S, Shipworth M, Stevenson F, Sunikka-Blank M, Visscher H, Wang W, Yan X, Yang X, Yang F, Yao R, Zhao X. 2019. Foreword IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 329 DOI Publisher Url

Du H, Bandera CF, Chen L. 2019. Nowcasting Methods for Optimising Building Performance Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association,

Du H, Streblow R, Montalbá LM, Sendra C. 2019. Post-Workshop Report for Plug-N-Harvest Modular Façade Retrofit Workshop on Sustainable Places 2019 Proceedings, 20 :14-14

Chen L, Du H, Li Y. 2019. Scoping Low-Cost Measures to Nowcast Sub-Hourly Solar Radiations for Buildings IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 329 :012041-012041 DOI Publisher Url

Du H, Jones P, Long C. 2017. A novel approach to predict real-time urban heat island effect and indoor overheating Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2017,

Du H, Jones P, Ng B. 2016. Understanding the reliability of localized near future weather data for building performance prediction in the UK 2016 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), :1-4 DOI Publisher Url

Gupta R, Du H. 2013. Using a simulation based approach to adapt the designs of zero carbon homes against a warming climate CIBSE Technical Symposium, Liverpool,

Gupta R, Du H. 2013. Adapting the design of a new sustainable hospital building against a warming climate Proceedings of Building Simulation 2013: 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association, Chambery, France, :2502-2509

Gupta R, Du H. 2013. ADAPTING THE DESIGN OF A NEW SUSTAINABLE HOSPITAL BUILDING AGAINST A WARMING CLIMATE Wurtz E. BUILDING SIMULATION 2013: 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION ASSOCIATION, 13th International Conference of the International-Building-Performance-Simulation-Association (IBPSA) :2503-2510 Author Url

Du H, Edge J, Underwood C. 2011. Modelling the impacts of new UK future weather data on a school building Proceedings of Building Simulation 2011: 12th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association, Sydney,

Barclay M, Kang J, Sharples S, Wang B, Du H. 2010. Estimating urban natural ventilation potential by noise mapping and building energy simulation Proceedings of International Congress on Acoustics, ICA 2010, Sydney,

Barclay M, Kang J, Sharples S, Wang B, Du H. 2010. The challenge of balancing the demands for a comfortable thermal and acoustic built environment in a sustainable future International Symposium on Sustainability in Acoustics (ISSA), 2010,

Thesis/Dissertation

Du H. 2012. Modelling of building performance under the UK climate change projections and the prediction of future heating and cooling design loads in building spaces