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Jiangtao Du

Dr Jiangtao Du
MEng PhD CEng MCIBSE MSLL FHEA

Senior Lecturer in Architectural Science and Technology
Architecture

Contact

Jiangtao.Du@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 1155 Ext. 51155

Publications

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2024

Effects of Perceived Housing Environment Qualities on Mental Wellbeing and Satisfaction in a Dense Chinese City: A Cross-sectional Survey during the COVID19 Pandemic

He, Y., Zhang, D., Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2024). Effects of Perceived Housing Environment Qualities on Mental Wellbeing and Satisfaction in a Dense Chinese City: A Cross-sectional Survey during the COVID19 Pandemic. In PLEA 2024: (RE)THINKING RESILIENCE The book of proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 346). Wrocław, Poland: Wrocław University of Science and Technology Publishing House. doi:10.37190/PLEA_2024

DOI
10.37190/PLEA_2024
Conference Paper

2023

Association between perceived indoor environmental characteristics and occupants' mental well-being, cognitive performance, productivity, satisfaction in workplaces: A systematic review

Zhang, X., Du, J., & Chow, D. (2023). Association between perceived indoor environmental characteristics and occupants' mental well-being, cognitive performance, productivity, satisfaction in workplaces: A systematic review. Building and Environment, 110985. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110985

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10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110985
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The Association between Perceived Housing Environment and Health and Satisfaction among the Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Northern China

Liu, F., Li, Y., Gao, X., & Du, J. (n.d.). The Association between Perceived Housing Environment and Health and Satisfaction among the Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Northern China. Buildings, 13(11), 2875. doi:10.3390/buildings13112875

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10.3390/buildings13112875
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2022

A Systematic Review of Investigations into the Physical Environmental Qualities in Chinese Elderly Care Facilities

Li, C., Du, J., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (n.d.). A systematic review of investigations into the physical environmental qualities in Chinese elderly care facilities. In AHFE International. AHFE International. doi:10.54941/ahfe1002339

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10.54941/ahfe1002339
Conference Paper

2021

A climate-based analysis of photosynthetically active radiation availability in large-scale greenhouses across China

Wang, C., Du, J., Liu, Y., & Chow, D. (2021). A climate-based analysis of photosynthetically active radiation availability in large-scale greenhouses across China. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 315. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127901

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10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127901
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An integrated analysis of structural safety, embodied carbon, and construction cost in a prefabricated Chinese timber house within a BIM-based environment

Zhang, X., Miao, Z., Feng, G., & Du, J. (2021). An integrated analysis of structural safety, embodied carbon, and construction cost in a prefabricated Chinese timber house within a BIM-based environment. In Building Simulation Conference Proceedings. KU Leuven. doi:10.26868/25222708.2021.30893

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10.26868/25222708.2021.30893
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2020

An Investigation Into Par (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) and Energy Performances in Small-Scale Greenhouses in Northern China

Wang, Y., Du, J., & Li, D. (2019). An Investigation Into PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) And Energy Performances In Small-scale Greenhouses In Northern China. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE ISES SOLAR WORLD CONFERENCE 2019 AND THE IEA SHC SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING CONFERENCE FOR BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY 2019 (pp. 1716-1726). doi:10.18086/swc.2019.37.01

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10.18086/swc.2019.37.01
Conference Paper

Biophilic Atrium Design: An Analysis of Photosynthetically Active Radiation for Indoor Plant Systems: Comparison between Two Climates

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2020). Biophilic Atrium Design: An Analysis of Photosynthetically Active Radiation for Indoor Plant Systems: Comparison between Two Climates. In PLEA 2020 - 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, Proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 340-345).

Conference Paper

PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Performances in Greenhouses: A Climate-Based Investigation Across China

Du, J., Wang, Y., & Li, D. (2019). PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Performances in Greenhouses: A Climate-based Investigation across China. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE ISES SOLAR WORLD CONFERENCE 2019 AND THE IEA SHC SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING CONFERENCE FOR BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY 2019 (pp. 1783-1792). doi:10.18086/swc.2019.41.01

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10.18086/swc.2019.41.01
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2019

Identifying the feasibility of establishing a passive house school in central Europe: An energy performance and carbon emissions monitoring study in Germany

Wang, Y., Du, J., Kuckelhorn, J. M., Kirschbaum, A., Gu, X., & Li, D. (2019). Identifying the feasibility of establishing a passive house school in central Europe: An energy performance and carbon emissions monitoring study in Germany. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 113. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2019.109256

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10.1016/j.rser.2019.109256
Journal article

Daylight control and performance in office buildings using a novel ceramic louvre system

Urbano Gutierrez, R., Du, J., Ferreira, N., Ferrero, A., & Sharples, S. (2019). Daylight control and performance in office buildings using a novel ceramic louvre system. Building and Environment, 151, 54-74. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.01.030

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10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.01.030
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2018

Research Process in Solar City Planning in Europe

Lu, M., Fu, J., & Du, J. (2018). Research Process in Solar City Planning in Europe. Urban Planning International, 33(3), 112-117. doi:10.22217/upi.2016.149

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10.22217/upi.2016.149
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Impact of Urban Air Pollution on Occupants' Visual Comfort, Alertness, Mood in an Office with Various Glazing Systems: An Investigation in Beijing

Chen, X., Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2018). Impact of Urban Air Pollution on Occupants' Visual Comfort, Alertness, Mood in an Office with Various Glazing Systems: An Investigation in Beijing. In 34TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE: SMART AND HEALTHY WITHIN THE TWO-DEGREE LIMIT, VOL 2 (PLEA 2018) (pp. 771-777). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2017

A daylighting simulation study of the form of traditional Chinese widows based on a window-to-wall ratio of 0.1

Liu, T., Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2017). A daylighting simulation study of the form of traditional Chinese widows based on a window-to-wall ratio of 0.1. Xin Jianzhu: New Architecture, (5), 156-159. doi:10.12069/j.na.201705034

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10.12069/j.na.201705034
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Air pollution and daylight availability in the urban area: dynamic simulation in an open-plan office in London

Du, J., Zhang X, X., & Sharples, S. (2017, August 7). Air pollution and daylight availability in the urban area: dynamic simulation in an open-plan office in London. In Building Simulation 2017 (pp. 1-8). San Francisco.

Conference Paper

Ground Factors and Lighting Design in an Urban Area: Daylight Availability and Light Pollution Risk

Zhang, X., Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2017). Ground Factors and Lighting Design in an Urban Area: Daylight Availability and Light Pollution Risk. In Building Simulation Conference Proceedings. IBPSA. doi:10.26868/25222708.2017.208

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10.26868/25222708.2017.208
Conference Paper

Ground factors and lighting design in an urban area: daylight availability and light pollution risk

Zhang, X., Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2017). Ground factors and lighting design in an urban area: daylight availability and light pollution risk. In 15th International Conference of IBPSA. San Francisco.

Conference Paper

Numerical Analysis of Daylight Availability in Residential Areas with Cold Climates (2): Dynamic Model

Lu, M., & Du, J. (2017). Numerical Analysis of Daylight Availability in Residential Areas with Cold Climates (2): Dynamic Model. China Illuminating Engineering Journal, 28(3), 30-35.

Journal article

Research and design of daylighting: new trend towards non-visual effect and health.

Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2017). Research and design of daylighting: new trend towards non-visual effect and health.. Architectural Journal -Beijing-, (5), 87-91.

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2016

Numerical Analysis of Daylight Availability in Residential Areas with Cold Climates (1): Static Model

Lu, M., & Du, J. (2016). Numerical Analysis of Daylight Availability in Residential Areas with Cold Climates (1): Static Model. China Illuminating Engineering Journal, 27(6), 48-52.

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2015

Solar energy design and planning in European cities: a substantial step towards sustainable development

Lu, M., & Du, J. (2015). Solar energy design and planning in European cities: a substantial step towards sustainable development. Urban Flux, 42(2), 75-81.

Journal article

Light trespass protection in a glazed office building: How the shading system works?

Du, J., & Zhang, X. (2015). Light trespass protection in a glazed office building: How the shading system works?. In 14th International Conference of IBPSA - Building Simulation 2015, BS 2015, Conference Proceedings (pp. 1253-1260).

Conference Paper

Lighting Performance in Office Buildings with Bipv Facades: Visual and Non-Visual Effects

Du, J., & Zhang, X. (2016). Lighting Performance in Office Buildings with Bipv Facades: Visual and Non-Visual Effects. In Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2015 (pp. 1-12). International Solar Energy Society. doi:10.18086/swc.2015.08.11

DOI
10.18086/swc.2015.08.11
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2014

Ground factors, luminaires and light pollution potential in landscape lighting design.

Zhang, X., & Du, J. (2014). Ground factors, luminaires and light pollution potential in landscape lighting design.. In Proceedings of the1st International Conference on Sustainable Lighting and Light Pollution (pp. 1-11). Seoul, South Korea.

Conference Paper

The impact of overhang on the risk of light trespass in a fully glazed office building.

Du, J., & Zhang, X. (2014). The impact of overhang on the risk of light trespass in a fully glazed office building.. In Proceedings of the1st International Conference on Sustainable Lighting and Light Pollution (pp. 51-58). Seoul, South Korea.

Conference Paper

Window systems and energy performance in one-family houses: size and shading effects.

Du, J. (2014). Window systems and energy performance in one-family houses: size and shading effects.. In Proceedings of the 2014 Building Simulation and Optimization Conference (pp. 209-216). UCL, London, UK.

Conference Paper

Daylighting utilization in the window energy balance metric: Development of a holistic method for early design decisions.

Du, J., Hellström, B., & Dubois, M. -C. (2014). Daylighting utilization in the window energy balance metric: Development of a holistic method for early design decisions.: EBD-LTH Research report (36241-1). Lund, Sweden. Retrieved from http://www.ebd.lth.se/

Report

2013

Daylight availability, building orientations and ground factors in urban areas: a case in Sweden

Du, J. (2013). Daylight availability, building orientations and ground factors in urban areas: a case in Sweden. Lund, Sweden.

Presentation material

A preliminary study of lighting energy performance in houses with various window systems.

Du, J., Hellström, B., & Dubois, M. -C. (2013). A preliminary study of lighting energy performance in houses with various window systems.. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL) 2013 (pp. 1-11). Coimbra, Portugal.

Conference Paper

Advanced daylight systems and lighting performance in an office building: a case in high latitudes.

Du, J. (2013). Advanced daylight systems and lighting performance in an office building: a case in high latitudes.. In Proceedings of the 12th European Lighting Conference LuxEuropa2013 (pp. 271-276). Krakow, Poland.

Conference Paper

Assessing the impact of window systems on energy performance in houses: an integrated analysis.

Du, J., Hellström, B., & Dubois, M. -C. (2013). Assessing the impact of window systems on energy performance in houses: an integrated analysis.. In Proceedings of the 12th European Lighting Conference LuxEuropa2013. (pp. 259-264). Krakow, Poland.

Conference Paper

Assessing the daylight and sunlight availability in high-density residential areas: a case in North-east China

Lu, M., & Du, J. (2013). Assessing the daylight and sunlight availability in high-density residential areas: a case in North-east China. Architectural Science Review, 56(2), 168-182. doi:10.1080/00038628.2012.729311

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10.1080/00038628.2012.729311
Journal article

A preliminary view on energy and environmental performances of the window system in houses.

Du, J. (2013). A preliminary view on energy and environmental performances of the window system in houses.. Lund University, Sweden.

Presentation material

2012

LTH in Task 51: Indoor daylight utilization in Swedish cities

Du, J. (2012). LTH in Task 51: Indoor daylight utilization in Swedish cities. Lund University, Sweden.

Presentation material

Landscape offices at high latitude: daylight autonomy and electric lighting savings in relation to key design features

Dubois, M. -C., & Du, J. (2012). Landscape offices at high latitude: daylight autonomy and electric lighting savings in relation to key design features. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings IEECB'12 (pp. 358-369). Frankfurt, Germany.

Conference Paper

The assessment of vertical daylight factors across the walls of atrium buildings, Part 1: Square atria

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2012). The assessment of vertical daylight factors across the walls of atrium buildings, Part 1: Square atria. LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, 44(2), 109-123. doi:10.1177/1477153511412530

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10.1177/1477153511412530
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The assessment of vertical daylight factors across the walls of atrium buildings, Part 2: Rectangular atria

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2012). The assessment of vertical daylight factors across the walls of atrium buildings, Part 2: Rectangular atria. LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, 44(2), 124-138. doi:10.1177/1477153511412531

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10.1177/1477153511412531
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2011

Comparative assessment of daylight availability in high-density residential area: A case in Harbin

Lu, M., Du, J. T., & Wang, X. D. (2011). Comparative assessment of daylight availability in high-density residential area: A case in Harbin. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology (New Series), 18(SUPPL.2), 55-61.

Journal article

Daylight performance assessment and design strategies in the adjoining spaces of atrium buildings

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2011). Daylight performance assessment and design strategies in the adjoining spaces of atrium buildings. In PLEA 2011 - Architecture and Sustainable Development, Conference Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 765-770).

Conference Paper

The performance evaluation of an advanced daylighting system in multi-story office buildings: Measurement and simulation

Hu, J., Du, J., & Place, W. (2011). The performance evaluation of an advanced daylighting system in multi-story office buildings: Measurement and simulation. In PLEA 2011 - Architecture and Sustainable Development, Conference Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 813-817).

Conference Paper

A Model Study of the Daylight and Energy Performance of Rooms Adjoining an Atrium Well

Du, J., Sharples, S., & Johnson, N. (2011). A Model Study of the Daylight and Energy Performance of Rooms Adjoining an Atrium Well. In Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings Vol. 57 (pp. 1906-1913). Linköping University Electronic Press. doi:10.3384/ecp110571906

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10.3384/ecp110571906
Conference Paper

Assessing and predicting average daylight factors of adjoining spaces in atrium buildings under overcast sky

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2011). Assessing and predicting average daylight factors of adjoining spaces in atrium buildings under overcast sky. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, 46(11), 2142-2152. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.04.020

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10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.04.020
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The variation of daylight levels across atrium walls: Reflectance distribution and well geometry effects under overcast sky conditions

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2011). The variation of daylight levels across atrium walls: Reflectance distribution and well geometry effects under overcast sky conditions. SOLAR ENERGY, 85(9), 2085-2100. doi:10.1016/j.solener.2011.05.015

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10.1016/j.solener.2011.05.015
Journal article

The assessment of advanced daylighting systems in multi-story office buildings using a dynamic method

Hu, J., Du, J., & Place, W. (2011). The assessment of advanced daylighting systems in multi-story office buildings using a dynamic method. In Proceedings of World Renewable Energy Congress 2011 (pp. 1867-1874). Linköping, Sweden.

Conference Paper

Analyzing and Predicting Daylight Levels for Vertical Surfaces and Adjoining Spaces in Atrium Buildings

Du, J. (2011). Analyzing and Predicting Daylight Levels for Vertical Surfaces and Adjoining Spaces in Atrium Buildings. (University of Sheffield).

Thesis / Dissertation

2010

Comparative assessment of daylight availability in high-density residential area: a case in Harbin.

Lu, M., Du, J., & Wang, X. (2010). Comparative assessment of daylight availability in high-density residential area: a case in Harbin.. In Proceedings of the First China-UK Forum on Low Carbon Cities and Architecture (pp. 1-10). Harbin, China.

Conference Paper

Analysing the impact of reflectance distributions and well geometries on vertical surface daylight levels in atria for overcast skies

Du, J., & Sharpies, S. (2010). Analysing the impact of reflectance distributions and well geometries on vertical surface daylight levels in atria for overcast skies. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, 45(7), 1733-1745. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.01.026

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10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.01.026
Journal article

Dynamic Analysis for Daylight Availability in High-Density Residential Area of North-East China.

Du, J., & Lu, M. (2010). Dynamic Analysis for Daylight Availability in High-Density Residential Area of North-East China.. Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, Essex.

Presentation material

An analysis of vertical daylight level distributions across the walls of atria

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2010). An analysis of vertical daylight level distributions across the walls of atria. In CIE Conference Lighting Quality and Energy Efficiency (pp. 646-652). Vienna.

Conference Paper

Atrium daylighting: daylight levels on the wall and daylight levels in the adjoining spaces

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2010). Atrium daylighting: daylight levels on the wall and daylight levels in the adjoining spaces. In CIE Conference Lighting Quality and Energy Efficiency (pp. 653-661). Vienna.

Conference Paper

Daylight in atrium buildings: Geometric shape and vertical sky components

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2010). Daylight in atrium buildings: Geometric shape and vertical sky components. LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, 42(4), 385-397. doi:10.1177/1477153510366184

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10.1177/1477153510366184
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2009

Computational simulations for predicting vertical daylight levels in atrium buildings

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2009). Computational simulations for predicting vertical daylight levels in atrium buildings. In IBPSA 2009 - International Building Performance Simulation Association 2009 (pp. 272-279).

Conference Paper

Daylight prediction in atrium buildings: Measurement, theoretical analysis and simulation

Du, J., & Sharples, S. (2009). Daylight prediction in atrium buildings: Measurement, theoretical analysis and simulation. In PLEA 2009 - Architecture Energy and the Occupant's Perspective: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture.

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