Research Fields

• Building Technology

Research Profile

• Research field focused on:

• Adaptive façade materials and systems

• Building performance simulation and optimization

• Whole-life value assessment

Current Courses

• Architectural English (Lecture, Bachelor Program)

• Design Studio (Bachelor Program)

• Introduction to Science of Building Technology (Lecture, Participation, Master Program)

Publications

1. Qian Jin*, Mauro Overend. ‘A comparative study on high-performance glazing for office buildings', Intelligent Buildings International, 2016.

2. Fabio Favoino*, Mauro Overend, Qian Jin, ‘The optimal thermo-optical properties and energy saving potential of adaptive glazing technologies', Applied Energy 156, 1-15, Oct 2015.

3. Qian Jin*, Mauro Overend. ‘Sensitivity of early-stage design variables to façade performance’, Energy and Buildings, Volume 77, 457-466, July 2014.

4. Qian Jin*, Mauro Overend. ‘A prototype whole-life value optimisation tool for façade design'. Journal of Building Performance Simulation, Volume 7, Issue 3, 217-232, May 4, 2014.

5. Qian Jin*, Mauro Overend, Peter Thompson. ‘Towards productivity indicators for performance-based facade design in commercial buildings'. Building and Environment, Volume 57, 271-281, 2012.