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A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New Build Future Home Standard House in Controlled Conditions (2025)
Journal Article
Tsang, C., Jankovic, L., Fitton, R., & Henshaw, G. (in press). A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New Build Future Home Standard House in Controlled Conditions. Sustainability, 17(2), https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020724

This paper aims to determine the optimal construction strategies for new-build houses in the UK to minimize heating energy demand and discomfort hours. This research utilizes a previously calibrated model of “The Future Home” in Energy House 2.0’s en... Read More about A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New Build Future Home Standard House in Controlled Conditions.

A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New-Build Future Homes Standard House in Controlled Conditions (2025)
Journal Article

This paper aims to determine the optimal construction strategies for new-build houses in the UK to minimize heating energy demand and discomfort hours. This research utilizes a previously calibrated model of “The Future Home” in Energy House 2.0’s en... Read More about A Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a New-Build Future Homes Standard House in Controlled Conditions.

A Heat Loss Sensitivity Index to Inform Housing Retrofit Policy in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
Tsang, C., Parker, J., & Glew, D. (in press). A Heat Loss Sensitivity Index to Inform Housing Retrofit Policy in the UK. Buildings, 14(3), 834. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030834

A substantial number of dwellings in the UK have poor building fabric, leading to higher carbon emissions, fuel expenses, and the risk of cold homes. To tackle these challenges, domestic energy efficiency policies are being implemented. One effective... Read More about A Heat Loss Sensitivity Index to Inform Housing Retrofit Policy in the UK.

Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Comfort by Retrofitting Residential Buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone of China (2022)
Journal Article
Tsang, C., Spentzou, E., J. Lomas, K., & He, M. (2022). Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Comfort by Retrofitting Residential Buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone of China. Journal of Architectural Engineering, 28(4), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000568

China’s Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone, with a 550 million population, accounts for 45% of China’s building energy consumption; as such, building retrofits could offer substantial energy savings. This paper presents results from a dynamic thermal mo... Read More about Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Comfort by Retrofitting Residential Buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone of China.