Centre for Sustainability of the Built Environment (CSBE)

Refereed publications

2011

Kiani, M., Ip, K. & Miller, A. Comparative Life Cycle Energy Consumption of Glass within Glazed Commercial Building Envelopes. Energy and Buildings (accepted for publication).

Khalfallaoui, S., Seguin, D., Abdelghani-Idrissi, M. A., Mouhab, N., (2011) Theoretical and experimental unsteady-state thermal behaviour of domestic solar water heating. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 30, 129 - 148.

2010

Ip, Kenneth, Lam, Marta and Miller, Andrew (2010) Shading performance of a vertical deciduous climbing plant canopy. Buildings and Environment, 45 (1). pp. 81-88. ISSN 0360-1323

Wooton, Ian, Ip, Kenneth and Miller , Andrew (2010) Energy payback of conservatories: offsetting the energy embodied in the materials with solar gains In: Sustainable Building 2010 Western Europe, 11-13 October 2010, Maastricht.

Probert, A, Miller, A, Ip, K, Beckett, P and Schofield, R (2010) Accounting for the life-cycle carbon emissions of new dwellings in the U.K. In: 12th International Conference on Non-conventional Materials and Technologies, 21-23 September 2010, Cairo, Egypt.

2009

Ahmed, Abdullahi, Ip, Kenneth, Miller, Andrew and Gidado, Kassim (2009) Simulated performance of Earthtubes for cooling of office buildings in the Southeast of UK. In: 1st International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, 29 April -1 May 2009, Brighton, UK.

Ip, Kenneth and Miller, Andrew (2009) Thermal behaviour of an earth-sheltered autonomous building – The Brighton Earthship. Renewable Energy, 34 (9). pp. 2037-2043. ISSN 0960-1481

2008

Ip, Kenneth, Abdullahi, Ahmed and Miller, Andrew (2008) Application of ground-air heat exchanger to reduce cooling energy demand of low-rise office building in the southeast of UK. In: World Sustainable Building Conference, 21 - 25 Sept 2008, Melbourne, Australia.

Ip, Kenneth, Lam, Marta and Miller, Andrew (2008) Solar reduction of a vertical deciduous climbing plant canopy. In: World Sustainable Building Conference, 21 - 25 Sept 2008, Melbourne, Australia.

Ip, Kenneth, Dyball, Dianne and Miller, Andrew (2008) Thermal behaviour of a wall-lining containing phase change materials. In: World Sustainable Building Conference, 21 - 25 Sept 2008, Melbourne, Australia.

Miller, Andrew and Ip, Kenneth (2008) Thermal storage - an evaluation of the thermal performance of the Brighton Earthship. In: World Sustainable Building Conference, 21 - 25 Sept 2008, Melbourne, Australia.

2007

Ip, Kenneth, Lam, Marta and Miller, Andrew (2007) Assessing the shading performance of climbing plant canopies. In: 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture PLEA2007, 22-24th November 2007, Singapore.

Ahmed, Abdullahi, Miller, Andrew and Ip, Kenneth (2007) The potential of earth-air heat exchanger for cooling buildings in the UK. In: the third Scottish conference for postgraduate researchers of the built and natural environment (PRoBE), 20-22 Nov 2007, Glasgow, UK.

Ahmed, Abdullahi, Miller, Andrew and Ip, Kenneth (2007) The potential of earth-air heat exchangers for low energy cooling of buildings. In: 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture PLEA2007, 22-24th November 2007, Singapore.

Ip, Kenneth and Miller, Andrew (2007) Thermal behaviour of an earth sheltered autonomous building - the Brighton Earthship. In: International Conference on Sustainable Development of Building and Environment, 26 -27 Sept 2007, Chongqing, China.

Shaw, Katherine, Krall, Sybille, Miller, Andrew, Ip, Kenneth and Bench, Matt (2007) Education for sustainable production: teaching methods for incorporating life cycle thinking into product design and engineering. In: 5th International Conference on Design and manufacture for Sustainable Development, 10 - 11 July, Loughborough, UK.

2006

Jahnkassim, P., K. Ip (2006) Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context – an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang. PLEA 2006 Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva , Switzerland , 6-8 September 2006

Miller A (2006) Thermal Storage – the Brighton Earthship. World Renewable Energy CongressIX, Florence, Italy 19-25 August 2006 ISBN-13:978-0-08-04506-8

2005

Ip, K., Miller, A., Corner, T., and Dyball, D. (2005) Development of phase change thermal storage wall coverings in buildings in Smart and Sustainable Built Environment Ch. 9, edited by J. Yang, Brandon, P and A. Sidwell, Blackwell Publishers ISBN:1405124229

Dyball, D., K. Ip, A. Miller (2005) Development of phase change wall-linings to improve the thermal performance of buildings. Proceeding of CIB 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, 27-29 September, Tokyo , Japan (on CD)

Kiani, M., K. Ip, A. Miller (2005) The whole life environmental impact of glass in fully glazed commercial buildings. Proceeding of CIB 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, 27-29 September, Tokyo , Japan (on CD)

Ip, K., J. Gates, A. Miller (2005) Enhanced thermal energy storage capacity of water storage cylinders with phase change materials. Proceeding of CIB 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, 27-29 September, Tokyo , Japan (on CD)

Lam, M., K. Ip, A. Miller (2005) Thermal performance of deciduous climbing plants on glazed facades. Proceeding of CIB 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, 27-29 September, Tokyo , Japan ( on CD )

Ip, K., Lam, M., Miller, A. & Shaw, K. (2005) The predicted and observed thermal performance of the Brighton 'Earthship'. Proceeding of the 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, 27-29 September, Tokyo , Japan (on CD).

2004

Ip, K., Lam, M., and Miller, A.
Bioshader for sustainable buildings. CIB 2004 World Building Congress 1st - 7th May 2004 Tornonto, Canada (on CD). ISBN: 0-662-36716-2.

Haynes, P., Ip, K., et al.
Responding to technological change: IT skills and the academic teaching profession. Active Learning in Higher Education. Vol 5(2): 152-165.

2003

Ip, K., Miller, A., Corner, T., and Dyball, D.
Development of phase change thermal storage wall coverings in buildings. Proceeding of the CIB 2003 International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Brisbane, Australia 19-21 November 2003 (on CD). ISBN: 1741070414.

Jahnkassim, J. S., Ip, K. and Muhammad A. E.
Energy performance studies of selected 'regional' features in highrise architecture in the tropical Asian context 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Architecture, Energy, Climate and Responsive Buildings 8 - 10 October 2003, Bangkok, Thailand.

Kiani, M., Ip, K. and Miller, A.
Environmental impact of light weight building structures in glazed envelope. Proceedings of the first Scottish conference for postgraduate researchers of the built environment (PRoBE) 18-19 November 2003, Glasgow Caledonian University November 2003 p327-337. ISBN: 1-903661-50-1

Ip, K., Miller, A., and Ellis, J.
Criteria and measurement of indoor air quality in sustainable buildings. Association of Researchers in Construction Management 19th annual conference, 3rd - 5th Sept, Brighton. University of Brighton, Vol. 1, 91 - 100. ISBN: 0953416186.

Ip, K., Miller, A., and Shum, F.
Evaluation of indoor air quality and energy use in air conditioned office buildings. Association of Researchers in Construction Management 19th annual conference, 3rd - 5th Sept, Brighton. University of Brighton, Vol. 1, 111 - 20. ISBN: 0953416186.

Ellis, J., Ip, K., and Miller, A.
Developing an indoor air quality standard for office buildings Proceeding of CIB Student Chapters International Symposium - Innovation in Construction and Real Estate, 283 - 292, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. ISBN 962-367-390-6.

Gates, J., Ip, K., and Miller, A.
A review of the use of phase change materials for energy storage in buildings Proceeding of CIB Student Chapters International Symposium - Innovation in Construction and Real Estate, 169 - 178, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. ISBN 962-367-390-6.

Lam, M., Ip, K., and Miller, A.
Development of bioshaders for office buildings in the United Kingdom Proceeding of CIB Student Chapters International Symposium - Innovation in Construction and Real Estate, 201 -212, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. ISBN 962-367-390-6.

2002

Gates J., Ip K. and Miller A.
Experimental modelling of a solar thermal storage system for the sustainable heating of residential buildings CIB Sustainable Buildings conference 2002 Oslo September 2002.

Lam, M.H.Y., Ip, K., Miller, A.,
Experimental modelling of deciduous climbing plants as shading devices
Sustainable Building 2002
Oslo, Norway 2002

Flanagan, L
Lifecycle assessment of PVC-U joinery profiles
Sustainable Building 2002. Oslo Norway. September 2002. Ed. T Pettersen EcoBuild. Pp 357

Rosso S., Flanagan L., Miller A. J.
The Environmental Impact of Domestic Kitchens, Sustainable Building 2002 Third International Conference, Oslo, Norway.

Flanagan, L
Life-cycle assessment as a tool and philosophy
COBRA 2002 Research Report. RICS Research Foundation. London, England. Pp 196-107.
ISBN 1- 84233-074-8

Flanagan, L
Identification and reduction of the environmental impacts associated with the life-cycle assessment of PVC-U extrusions
PVC 2002 , IOM Communications Ltd, England. ISBN 1-86125-154-8. pp365-372.

2001

Ip, K. and Gates, J. R.
Solar thermal storage using phase change materials for space heating of residential buildings Proceedings of the RICS Foundation Construction and Building Research Conference 3rd to 5th September, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK:118 - 127
Yao R., Miller A & Ip K
Innovative use of computer tools and IT in building services engineering. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK, 18-20th July: 627-638

Yao R., Miller A and Ip, K.
Computer aided design software application in Britain Heating, Ventilating and Airconditioning (in Chinese), Vol.31, No.139, Beijing, China:34 - 37

Flanagan, L
Enhancing the eco-profile of PVC
Enviro news. Rapra Technology Ltd. Vol.11, No3 32001. pp1-5.

2000

Miller A.J. and Sweatman I.
Recycling of Construction Waste and Demolition Materials in East Sussex
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp116-118

Ip K.C.W. and Jahnkassim S.
Environmental and Architectural Impacts of the 'Bioclimatic' Highrises in the Tropics
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp156-158

Mackley C, Maclennan P, Miller A.J. and Curwell S.
Environmental Education for the Building Industry
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp174-176

Flanagan L, Miller A.J. and Philip M.
Environmental Impact of Recycling PVCu
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp402-404

Evans J.S.C, Ip K.C.W. and Miller A.J.
The deciduous roof: a performance prediction model
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp429-431

Ip K.C.W. and Gates J
Thermal Storage for Sustainable Dwellings
Sustainable Building 2000
Maastricht October 2000 pp497-49

Flanagan L. and Miller A.J.
Modelling the environmental impacts associated with the recycling of PVCu profiles
RILEM/CIB/ISO International Symposium VTT Helsinki Finland pp319-323

Flanagan L. and Miller A.J.
Modelling of environmental impact assessment
Global Environmental Issues in the 21st century : Problems, causes and solutions. 3rd SETAC World Congress SETAC p295

Yao R., Feng Y. and Miller A.J
The use of earth tube systems as a means of improving indoor thermal comfort in South China
World Renewable Energy Congress - VI
Brighton July 2000

Ip K.C.W. and Gates J.
The potential of solar thermal storage using phase change materials in the UK
World Renewable Energy Congress - VI
Brighton July 2000

Jahnkassim S. and Ip K.C.W.
Optimising for sun and light - the environmental performance of bioclimatic high-rise offices by Malaysian Architect Kenneth Yeang
World Renewable Energy Congress - VI
Brighton July 2000

1999

Flanagan L., Philip M. and Miller A.J.
The specification and use of PVCu within the Construction Industry
The construction and building research conference of the RICS
COBRA 1999 (University of Salford 1-2 September)

Ip K.C.W., Miller A.J. and Yao R.
Building Services Computer Software
ARTEPA Second International colloquium
University of Brighton, September

Flanagan L.
The specification and use of PVCu joinery.
Building Research and Information Journal Vol 1 No 6 pp56-61

1998

Miller A.J.
Energy Implications of the Transportation of Building Materials
CIB World Congress Gavle, Sweden, pp 803 -810 1998

Ip K.C.W.
Solar thermal storage with phase change materials in domestic buildings.
CIB World Congress Gavle, Sweden, pp 1265-1272 1998

Flanagan L., Philip M. and Miller A.J.
The environmental impacts associated with the production and use of PVCu joinery.
SETAC Brussels Dec. '98
SETAC European Publications pp274-283

Flanagan L.
The specification and use of PVCu in Buildings. The Design Agenda
CIB W96 Architectural management.
The international journal of Architectural Management, Practice and Research No 14. pp121-129.
SAAM Brighton UK

1997

Evans J.S.C. and Miller A.J.
The Deciduous Roof: an experimental analysis
Second International Conference on Buildings and the Environment,
CIB TG8, Environmental Assessment of Buildings, Vol 1 pp 686-692,Paris 1997

Heikal M and Miller A.J.
Air Conditioning Article in the International Encyclopedia of Heat and Mass Transfer
Edited by G.F. Hewitt, G.L. Shires and Y.V. Polezhaev
CRC Press, New York 1997 (p31-35)

Heikal M and Miller A.J.
Space Heating Article in the International Encyclopedia of Heat and Mass Transfer
Edited by G.F. Hewitt, G.L. Shires and Y.V. Polezhaev
CRC Press, New York 1997 (p1038)

Ip, K.C.W. and Miller A.J.
Environmental Appraisal of a Multi-occupancy Light Industrial Building
Second International Conference on Buildings and the Environment,
CIB TG8, Environmental Assessment of Buildings, Vol 2 pp429-436, Paris 1997

Miller A.J.
Transportation Energy Embodied in Construction Materials
Second International Conference on Buildings and the Environment,
CIB TG8, Environmental Assessment of Buildings, Vol 1 pp477-484, Paris 1997

1996

Ip, K.C.W. and Miller A.J.
Environmental attitude of students in higher education in five European countries
First International Conference on Environmental Engineering Education and Training,
Southampton, UK, 1996

Miller A.J.
Evaluation of Transportation Energy Embodied in Building Materials
Buildings and the Environment in Eastern Europe
Warsaw, Poland Oct 1996

Miller A.J.
Transportation Energy Embodied in Construction Materials
Embodied Energy:- The current State of Play
Australian Society for Sustainable Materials
Deakin University, Australia Nov 1996