Double skin facades: improving performance and reducing costs

The Architecture of Natural Cooling
Ford, B., Schiano-Phan, R. and Vallejo, J. 2019. The Architecture of Natural Cooling. Abingdon, Oxon Routledge.

Research pro-design in environmental architecture, pedagogical approaches for quality and performance: the case of the Latitudes Global Studio Project
Schiano-Phan, R., Soares Goncalves, J., Lau, B., Kronka-Mulfarth, R., Pimentel Pizzarro, E. and Vallejo, J. 2018. Research pro-design in environmental architecture, pedagogical approaches for quality and performance: the case of the Latitudes Global Studio Project. Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2018. Hong Kong 10 - 12 Dec 2018

Passive Cooling Applicability Mapping: A tool for designers
Vallejo, J., Ford, B., Schiano-Phan, R. and Aparicio-Ruiz, P. 2018. Passive Cooling Applicability Mapping: A tool for designers. Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2018. Hong Kong 10 - 12 Dec 2018

Influence on Learning Efficiency from natural light in Educational Environment
Chen, Y., Lau, B., Blyth, A., Schiano-Phan, R. and Yi-Kai, J. 2018. Influence on Learning Efficiency from natural light in Educational Environment. Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2018. Hong Kong 10 - 12 Dec 2018

“Green Pockets” as Microclimate Modifiers in UK Urban Schools
Bajcer, U., Schiano-Phan, R., Ben Dayan, M. and Kerrane, A. 2018. “Green Pockets” as Microclimate Modifiers in UK Urban Schools. Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2018. Hong Kong 10 - 12 Dec 2018

Sustainable Architecture and Social Engagement for Flooding and Drought Resilience
Puchol-Salort, Jose and Schiano-Phan, R. 2018. Sustainable Architecture and Social Engagement for Flooding and Drought Resilience. Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2018. Hong Kong 10 - 12 Dec 2018

Spatial Delight and Environmental Performance of Modernist Architecture in London – Golden Lane Estate
Schiano-Phan, R., Lau, B., Pourel, D. and Khan, S. 2018. Spatial Delight and Environmental Performance of Modernist Architecture in London – Golden Lane Estate. Future Cities and Environment. 4 (1), p. 16 16. doi:10.5334/fce.47

The Rasmaska project: temperature behaviour of three, full scale test cells in hot Mediterranean summer: non-insulated double masonry wall and different insulation locations
Saleh, P., Schiano-Phan, R. and Gleeson, C.P. 2018. The Rasmaska project: temperature behaviour of three, full scale test cells in hot Mediterranean summer: non-insulated double masonry wall and different insulation locations. Energy and Buildings. 178, pp. 304-317. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.08.025

Climatic applicability of downdraught evaporative cooling in the United States of America
Aparicio-Ruiz, P., Schiano-Phan, R. and Salmeron-Lissen, J.M. 2018. Climatic applicability of downdraught evaporative cooling in the United States of America. Building and Environment. 136, pp. 162-176. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.039

A review of minimum U-values for Lebanon and the associated effect of Internal gains
Saleh, P., Schiano-Phan, R. and Gleeson, C.P. 2017. A review of minimum U-values for Lebanon and the associated effect of Internal gains . Design to Thrive: PLEA 2017 Conference. Edingurgh 02 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB 2017.

What heavy weight buildings in hot climates can tell us about their thermal performance
Saleh, P., Schiano-Phan, R. and Gleeson, C.P. 2017. What heavy weight buildings in hot climates can tell us about their thermal performance. Design to Thrive. Edinburgh 02 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB 2017.

Resilient Urban Edges: Adaptive and Mitigative Design in Chennai
Enos, V. and Schiano-Phan, R. 2017. Resilient Urban Edges: Adaptive and Mitigative Design in Chennai. Brotas, L. and Nicol, F. (ed.) Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2017, Design to Thrive. Edinburgh 02 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB 2017.

Sustainable Retrofit for Flooding Resilience
Schiano-Phan, R. and Puchol-Salort, J. 2017. Sustainable Retrofit for Flooding Resilience. Brotas, L. and Nicol, F. (ed.) Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference 2017, Design to Thrive. Edinburgh 02 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB 2017.

The investigation of Spatial Delight and Environmental Performance of Modernist Architecture in London – Golden Lane Estate
Schiano-Phan, R., Lau, B., Pourel, D., Golzari, N. and Lee, S-K. 2017. The investigation of Spatial Delight and Environmental Performance of Modernist Architecture in London – Golden Lane Estate . 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies . Bologna 17 - 20 Jul 2017

The Mitigative Potential of Urban Environments and their Microclimates
Schiano-Phan, R. and Weber, F. 2016. The Mitigative Potential of Urban Environments and their Microclimates. Caring for Our Common Home: Sustainable, Healthy, Just Cities & Settlements. Rome 13 - 17 Jun 2016 International Making Cities Livable.

Sustainable Conversion of historic buildings in Cuba: the case of Santo Domingo de Atares Castle, Havana
Quesada Campana, T. and Schiano-Phan, R. 2015. Sustainable Conversion of historic buildings in Cuba: the case of Santo Domingo de Atares Castle, Havana. BioCultural. Limassol, Cyprus 11 - 12 Dec 2015 Biocultural Research Programme, University of Cyprus.

The Mitigative Potential of Urban Environments and Their Microclimates
Schiano-Phan, R., Weber, F. and Santamouris, M. 2015. The Mitigative Potential of Urban Environments and Their Microclimates. Buildings. 5 (3), pp. 783-801. doi:10.3390/buildings5030783

Pioneering innovation: application of passive downdraught evaporative cooling in US buildings. Lessons from post occupancy evaluation studies
Schiano-Phan, R. 2015. Pioneering innovation: application of passive downdraught evaporative cooling in US buildings. Lessons from post occupancy evaluation studies. in: Goncalves, J. and Bode, K. (ed.) O Edificio Ambiental Sao Paulo, Brazil Oficina de Texto.

Cool city: cooling strategies for the urban context
Schiano-Phan, R. 2014. Cool city: cooling strategies for the urban context. in: Rodriguez, J. and Yannas, S. (ed.) Collective housing and sustainability Madrid ETSAM.

Post-occupancy evaluation of non-domestic buildings using passive downdraught evaporative cooling in south-west USA
Schiano-Phan, R. 2012. Post-occupancy evaluation of non-domestic buildings using passive downdraught evaporative cooling in south-west USA. Architectural Science Review. 55 (4), pp. 320-340. doi:10.1080/00038628.2012.725535

Environmental retrofit: building integrated passive cooling in housing
Schiano-Phan, R. 2010. Environmental retrofit: building integrated passive cooling in housing. Architectural Research Quarterly. 14 (2), pp. 139-151. doi:10.1017/S1359135510000758

Keep your cool with ceramics
Schiano-Phan, R. 2009. Keep your cool with ceramics. Clay Technology. Oct-Nov, pp. 10-12.

Post occupancy evaluation of non-domestic buildings using downdraught cooling: case studies in the US
Schiano-Phan, R. and Ford, B. 2008. Post occupancy evaluation of non-domestic buildings using downdraught cooling: case studies in the US. Plea 2008: The 25th Conference on Passive & Low Energy Architecture. Dublin, Ireland 22-24 October 2008

Cooling without air-conditioning
Schiano-Phan, R. 2008. Cooling without air-conditioning. Intelligent Glass Solutions. 4, pp. 106-108.

The Passivhaus standard in European warm climates: design guidelines for comfortable low energy homes
Schiano-Phan, R., Ford, B. and Zhongcheng, D. 2007. The Passivhaus standard in European warm climates: design guidelines for comfortable low energy homes. Passive-On IEE project.

The development of passive downdraught evaporative cooling systems using porous ceramic evaporators and their application in residential buildings
Schiano-Phan, R. 2004. The development of passive downdraught evaporative cooling systems using porous ceramic evaporators and their application in residential buildings. PhD thesis Architectural Association School of Architecture, validated by the Open University

The application of downdraught evaporative cooling systems in non-domestic buildings. A case study: the Green Office, Tehran
Schiano-Phan, R. and Ford, B. 2004. The application of downdraught evaporative cooling systems in non-domestic buildings. A case study: the Green Office, Tehran. IFCO Conference. Tehran, Iran 15-18 February 2004

The development of passive downdraught evaporative cooling systems using porous ceramic evaporators and their application in residential buildings
Schiano-Phan, R. 2004. The development of passive downdraught evaporative cooling systems using porous ceramic evaporators and their application in residential buildings. in: Plea 2004: the 21st conference on passive & low energy architecture, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 19-22 September 2004 PLEA.

Cooling systems: principles and practice
Schiano-Phan, R. 2004. Cooling systems: principles and practice. 2nd Summer Academy of Mediterranean Solar Architecture (SAMSA). Rome, Italy 26 July – 6 August 2004

Evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators: product development and generic building integration
Schiano-Phan, R. and Ford, B. 2003. Evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators: product development and generic building integration. The Plan: architecture & technologies in detail. 4, pp. 95-98.

Evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators: product development and generic building integration
Schiano-Phan, R. and Ford, B. 2003. Evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators: product development and generic building integration. in: PLEA 2003: the 20th conference on passive & low energy architecture, Santiago, Chile, 9 – 12 November 2003 PLEA.

Passive evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators
Schiano-Phan, R. 2001. Passive evaporative cooling using porous ceramic evaporators. Clima 2000. Naples, Italy 15-18 September 2001

Thermal stability and energy efficiency in wine storage spaces: Ridge Winery, Lytton Springs, Healdsburg, California
Schiano-Phan, R. and Diaz, C. 2000. Thermal stability and energy efficiency in wine storage spaces: Ridge Winery, Lytton Springs, Healdsburg, California. in: World renewable energy congress VI, Brighton, 1-7 July 2000 Oxford Pergamon.

Specification of automatic vent opening devices for natural ventilation
Schiano-Phan, R., Bordass, W. and Ford, B. 2000. Specification of automatic vent opening devices for natural ventilation. Usable Buildings Trust.

The eco-oriented project for the wine industry
Schiano-Phan, R. 1998. The eco-oriented project for the wine industry. WREN Congress V. Florence, Italy September 1998