A5012365324- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications
- Housing Market and Economics
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Urban Design and Spatial Analysis
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Energy Efficiency and Management
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Place Attachment and Urban Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Urban Planning and Governance
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
Cardiff University
2012-2024
Welsh Government
2014-2019
Marymount University
2019
University College London
2019
Queen Mary University of London
2019
University of Florence
2018
Meyer Children's Hospital
2018
Swansea University
2007
University of Wales
2007
Earthen construction systems have potential hygrothermal, and environmental benefits over conventional building materials such as concrete. However, are not yet fully optimised to be part of an energy-efficient building. To further optimise the material, this review explores peer-reviewed research articles that relate distinct constituents used in cob mixes different testing methods assess produced specimen's hygrothermal structural performance. For data collection, a systematic keyword...
Extreme heat due to changing climate poses a new challenge for temperate climates. The is further aggravated by inadequate research, policy, or preparedness effectively respond and recover from its impacts. While urban morphology plays crucial role in mitigating heat, it has received limited attention planning, highlighting the need exploration, particularly regions. To illustrate potential mitigations, we use example of coastal city Cardiff. establish interrelations between island patterns,...
The significance of retrofitting the existing housing stock is considered for policy commitment delivering an 80% CO 2 emission reduction by 2050. Background issues energy, legislation, potential and actual savings, socio-economics (payback, fuel poverty, health impacts, employment stimulus, etc.) are discussed. Different retrofit strategies presented. Three large-scale programmes in Wales, UK, analysed energy savings (using Energy Environmental Prediction Model), costs. Two 'whole house'...
In this work, we improved the efficiency and accuracy of our proposed cylinder-based registration model fitting method point clouds by terrestrial laser scanners for as-built modeling piping systems.Our algorithm simultaneously calculated scanner parameters cylinder to avoid propagation errors errors.Coarse is performed finding alignment axes based on random sample consensus approach using a hash table.The coarse introducing three-dimensional fine minimizing cylinders as nonlinear function...
The current study aimed to evaluate the locally directed radon roll‐out program that was conducted between 2001 and 2005 in England Wales increase awareness testing rates. A representative sample of 1,578 residents aged 16 older were interviewed who lived radon‐affected areas 15 local authorities eligible for participation program. systematically sampled across participating nonparticipating authorities, “actionable” “nonactionable” areas, geographic regions with different campaign histories...
While existing research indicates that housing improvements are associated with health improvements, less is known about the wider social and benefits of meeting national standards, as well those their specific constituent measures. This study evaluates impacts a managed upgrade programme through repeated cross-sectional survey design.A five-wave was conducted over seven-year period from 2009 to 2016 (n = 2075; n 2219; 2015; 1991; 1709, respectively). The followed designed meet standard an...
Various studies have shown that neighborhood quality is linked to attachment and satisfaction. However, most relied upon residents’ own perceptions rather than independent observations of the environment. This study examines reliability validity revised Residential Environment Assessment Tool (REAT 2.0), an audit instrument covering both public private spaces The research shows REAT 2.0 a reliable, easy-to-use underlying constructs can be validated against perceptions. convergent instrument,...
Background Poor-quality housing adversely affects residents’ health but there is a paucity of high-quality evidence to support this. Objective This research investigated the impact bringing national quality standard. Design A natural experiment improvements analysed using repeated measures health-care utilisation and economic outcomes at an individual person level. Setting Carmarthenshire, UK. Participants total 32,009 residents registered for minimum 60 days 8558 social homes that received...
Extreme heat is a major public health concern in the hot-arid desert megacity of Cairo, where urban island effects continue to intensify hazards, which are expected grow further with climate change. To support preparedness, this study surveyed 550 pedestrians assessing exposure, thermal comfort, and perceptions while considering socio-cultural factors.The analysis revealed statistically significant correlations between comfort perception (ASV) environmental including humidity (Spearman’s...
The main aim of the energy and environmental prediction (EEP) model is to provide an auditing tool for quantifying use emissions in cities assist planning sustainable development. EEP can be used as a policy that will allow local government select sites development drive sustainability. It also impact assessment determine proposed developments by assessing likely travel patterns use. computer-based provides integrative method domestic, commercial, industrial process transport sectors built...
Background We investigated tenant healthcare utilisation associated with upgrading 8558 council houses to a national quality standard. Homes received multiple internal and external improvements were analysed using repeated measures of utilisation. Methods The primary outcome was emergency hospital admissions for cardiorespiratory conditions injuries residents aged 60 years over. Secondary outcomes included each the separate conditions, tenants over, all ages. Council home address...