Research outputs
Selected research outputs
- Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Decarbonising UK’s Hard-to-Treat Homes: A Comparative Study of Conventional Retrofit vs EnerPHit, Heat Pump First vs Fabric First and Ecological vs Petrochemical Retrofit Approaches (Journal article - 2023)
- Appraising the life cycle costs of heating alternatives for an affordable low carbon retirement development (Journal article - 2022)
- Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Library Buildings in the Tropical Climate of Kumasi, Ghana (Journal article - 2022)
2025
Multi-objective optimisation of zero-operational carbon retrofit strategies for office buildings in tropical climates: insights from an Indonesian case study
Ardiani, N., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2025). Multi-objective optimisation of zero-operational carbon retrofit strategies for office buildings in tropical climates: insights from an Indonesian case study. In Innovative Approaches to Retrofit: Proceedings of the International Retrofit Conference (IRC 2025) (pp. 66-71). University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom: University of Salford Manchester. doi:10.17866/6xrn-cx50
ADOPTING PASSIVHAUS PRINCIPLES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE EXTREMELY HOT-DRY CLIMATE OF SAUDI ARABIA
Khan, E. K. I. (2025, June 9). ADOPTING PASSIVHAUS PRINCIPLES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE EXTREMELY HOT-DRY CLIMATE OF SAUDI ARABIA. (University of Liverpool).
Life cycle carbon and cost assessments of the retrofit to Passivhaus EnerPHit standard of suburban residential buildings in Hunan, China
Liu, C., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2025). Life cycle carbon and cost assessments of the retrofit to Passivhaus EnerPHit standard of suburban residential buildings in Hunan, China. Energy and Buildings, 115417. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115417
2024
Life-Cycle Analysis of EnerPHit Compared to a Turkish Business-as-Usual (BAU) Model: A Case Study Example of a Mid-rise Apartment Block
Arslan, D., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2024). Life-Cycle Analysis of EnerPHit Compared to a Turkish Business-as-Usual (BAU) Model: A Case Study Example of a Mid-rise Apartment Block. In 1st International Conference of Net Zero Carbon Built Environment (pp. 9 pages). Nottingham, UK.
Life-Cycle Analysis of EnerPHit Compared to a Turkish Business-as-Usual (BAU) Model: A Case Study Example of a Mid-rise Apartment Block
Arslan, D., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2024). Life-Cycle Analysis of EnerPHit Compared to a Turkish Business-as-Usual (BAU) Model: A Case Study Example of a Mid-rise Apartment Block. In 1st International Conference of Net Zero Carbon Built Environment (pp. 9 pages). Nottingham, UK.
A case study of the multi-objectives optimisation of an office energy retrofit in Indonesia’s hot-humid climate
Ardiani, N., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2024). A case study of the multi-objectives optimisation of an office energy retrofit in Indonesia’s hot-humid climate. In 37th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 978-983). Wroclaw, Poland.
Sensitivity analysis of the impact of environmental product declaration values on whole life carbon assessment: A case study using expanded polystyrene insulation for the retrofit of a building in Turkiye
Arslan, D., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2024). Sensitivity analysis of the impact of environmental product declaration values on whole life carbon assessment: A case study using expanded polystyrene insulation for the retrofit of a building in Turkiye. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 45(2), 101-121. doi:10.1177/01436244231221396
Evaluation of thermal comfort in library buildings in the tropical climate of Ghana: (Case Study of the Balme Library in the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana)
Pourabrishami, P., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., Nukpezah, D., Jackson, I., Addo, I. A., Oppong, R. A., & Sharples, S. (2024). Evaluation of thermal comfort in library buildings in the tropical climate of Ghana: (Case Study of the Balme Library in the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana). In PLEA 2024 Re Thinking Resilience Proceedings of 37th PLEA Conference Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design the Book of Proceedings (pp. 794-799).
2023
Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Decarbonising UK’s Hard-to-Treat Homes: A Comparative Study of Conventional Retrofit vs EnerPHit, Heat Pump First vs Fabric First and Ecological vs Petrochemical Retrofit Approaches
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., Riddle, B., Liu, C., & Sharples, S. (2023). Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Decarbonising UK’s Hard-to-Treat Homes: A Comparative Study of Conventional Retrofit vs EnerPHit, Heat Pump First vs Fabric First and Ecological vs Petrochemical Retrofit Approaches. Energy and Buildings. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113353
A review of building energy retrofit measures, passive design strategies and building regulation for the low carbon development of existing dwellings in the hot summer - cold winter region of China
Liu, C., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2023). A review of building energy retrofit measures, passive design strategies and building regulation for the low carbon development of existing dwellings in the hot summer - cold winter region of China. Energies. doi:10.3390/en16104115
Multi-objective optimisation of energy retrofit in hot-humid climates’ office building
Ardiani, N., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2023). Multi-objective optimisation of energy retrofit in hot-humid climates’ office building. In S.ARCH Berlin, 10th International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment (pp. 15 pages). Berlin.
Carbon Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, and Prefabrication: A Case Study of a High-Rise Residential Built-to-Rent Development in the UK
Arslan, D., Sharples, S., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Khan-Fitzgerald, R. (2023). Carbon Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, and Prefabrication: A Case Study of a High-Rise Residential Built-to-Rent Development in the UK. ENERGIES, 16(2). doi:10.3390/en16020973
2022
Analysing the life cycle carbon performance of a Passivhaus-standard retrofitted suburban dwelling in Hunan, China
Liu, C., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Analysing the life cycle carbon performance of a Passivhaus-standard retrofitted suburban dwelling in Hunan, China. In 36th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 6 pages). Santiago, Chile.
Adopting Passivhaus principles in residential buildings in the extremely hot and dry climate of Saudi Arabia
Khan, E., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Adopting Passivhaus principles in residential buildings in the extremely hot and dry climate of Saudi Arabia. In 3rd International Conference on Comfort at the Extremes (pp. 11 pages). Edinburgh.
Embodied carbon viability of prefabricated retrofit modules for Passivhaus-EnerPHit
Arslan, D., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Embodied carbon viability of prefabricated retrofit modules for Passivhaus-EnerPHit. In 3rd International Conference on Comfort at the Extremes (pp. 13 pages).
Life cycle carbon assessment of a contemporary house in the UK built to zero carbon
venkatesh, K., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Life cycle carbon assessment of a contemporary house in the UK built to zero carbon. In 3rd Conference on Comfort at the Extremes Resilient Comfort: Designing to Survive (Cate 2022). Edinburgh, UK.
Analysing the life cycle carbon performance of a Passivhaus-standard retrofitted suburban dwelling in Hunan, China
Liu, C., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022, November 23). Analysing the life cycle carbon performance of a Passivhaus-standard retrofitted suburban dwelling in Hunan, China. In PLEA 2022, 36th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 6 pages). Santiago.
A systematic review of investigations into the physical environmental qualities in Chinese elderly care facilities
Li, C., Du, J., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). A systematic review of investigations into the physical environmental qualities in Chinese elderly care facilities. In AHFE International. AHFE International. doi:10.54941/ahfe1002339
Assessment of the urban micro-climate and thermal performance of a traditional settlement in Turkey
Bektas, N., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Assessment of the urban micro-climate and thermal performance of a traditional settlement in Turkey. In 4th iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building (pp. 10 pages). Prague.
Evaluation of applying BIM tools and EnerPHit Standards to the UK housing stock for energy efficiency
Dadağilioğlu, S., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Evaluation of applying BIM tools and EnerPHit Standards to the UK housing stock for energy efficiency. In 4th iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building (pp. 9 pages). Prague.
Renovating the existing residential building stock in Turkey with prefabricated components for Passivhaus-EnerPHit
Arslan, D., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2022). Renovating the existing residential building stock in Turkey with prefabricated components for Passivhaus-EnerPHit. In 4th iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building (pp. 9 pages). Prague.
Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Library Buildings in the Tropical Climate of Kumasi, Ghana
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., Jackson, I., Nukpezah, D., Appeaning Addo, I., & Assasie Oppong, R. (2022). Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Library Buildings in the Tropical Climate of Kumasi, Ghana. Energy and Buildings, 112210. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112210
Appraising the life cycle costs of heating alternatives for an affordable low carbon retirement development
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2022). Appraising the life cycle costs of heating alternatives for an affordable low carbon retirement development. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS, 49. doi:10.1016/j.seta.2021.101693
2021
Evaluating Insulation, Glazing and Airtightness Options for Passivhaus EnerPHit Retrofitting of a Dwelling in China's Hot Summer-Cold Winter Climate Region
Liu, C., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2021). Evaluating Insulation, Glazing and Airtightness Options for Passivhaus EnerPHit Retrofitting of a Dwelling in China's Hot Summer-Cold Winter Climate Region. ENERGIES, 14(21). doi:10.3390/en14216950
Evaluation of BIM tools and EnerPHit standards for the energy-efficient refurbishment of housing stock in the UK
Dadağilioğlu, S., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2021). Evaluation of BIM tools and EnerPHit standards for the energy-efficient refurbishment of housing stock in the UK. In 8th International Conference S.ARCH-2021 (pp. 13 pages). Rome.
Evaluating the potential energy savings of retrofitting low-rise suburban dwellings towards the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard in a hot summer/cold winter region of China
Liu, C., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2020). Evaluating the potential energy savings of retrofitting low-rise suburban dwellings towards the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard in a hot summer/cold winter region of China. Energy and Buildings. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110555
2020
Life Cycle Cost and Carbon Appraisal for a Prefabricated Residential Development in London
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2020). Life Cycle Cost and Carbon Appraisal for a Prefabricated Residential Development in London. In PLEA 2020 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities Proceedings Vol. 3 (pp. 1418-1423).
Analysing Energy Savings and Overheating Risks of Retrofitting Chinese Suburban Dwellings to the Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard
Liu, C., Sharples, S., & Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2020). Analysing Energy Savings and Overheating Risks of Retrofitting Chinese Suburban Dwellings to the Passivhaus EnerPHit Standard. In PLEA 2020 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities Proceedings Vol. 3 (pp. 1757-1762).
2019
Analysing the benefits and challenges of retrofitting rural dwellings in Hunan, China to the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard
Liu, C., Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2019). Analysing the benefits and challenges of retrofitting rural dwellings in Hunan, China to the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 329 (pp. 012008). IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/329/1/012008
‘Sustainability – where should we focus our efforts?’
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2019). ‘Sustainability – where should we focus our efforts?’. Manchester.
2017
Business case for exceeding the Greater London Authority energy plan
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Marsh, D. (2017). Business case for exceeding the Greater London Authority energy plan. In Session 14 Vol. Paper 2. Loughborough, UK.
2016
Life cycle cost of mechanical and electrical services
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., Pitman, A., & Marsh, D. (2016). Life cycle cost of mechanical and electrical services. In https://www.cibse.org/knowledge/knowledge-items/detail?id=a0q20000008JgW8 Vol. Session 17. Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh.
2015
The Role of Whole Life Cycle Costing
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., Ross, A., & Lord, B. (2015). The Role of Whole Life Cycle Costing. Northwest Constructing Excellence seminar, Manchester, UK. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cs2pZLH-HQ
The eco-refurbishment of a 19th century terraced house (energy, carbon and cost performance for current and future UK climates)
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H. (2015, January 5). The eco-refurbishment of a 19th century terraced house(energy, carbon and cost performance for current and future UK climates). (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).
2013
Draught Excluders for Chimneys
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2013). Draught Excluders for Chimneys: Chimney Sheep-Draught Excluders for Chimneys. Retrieved from https://chimneysheep.co.uk/
The Eco-Refurbishment of a 19th Century Terraced House: Energy and Cost Performance for Current and Future UK Climates
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2013). The Eco-Refurbishment of a 19th Century Terraced House: Energy and Cost Performance for Current and Future UK Climates. Buildings, 3(1), 220-244. doi:10.3390/buildings3010220
Eco-retrofitting very old dwellings: current and future energy and carbon performance for two UK cities
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2013). Eco-retrofitting very old dwellings: current and future energy and carbon performance for two UK cities. In 29th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (pp. 6 pages). Munich, Germany.
The performance of eco-refurbished housing under current and future UK climates
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2013). The performance of eco-refurbished housing under current and future UK climates. In Cesb 2013 Prague Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2013 Sustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations (pp. 123-126).
The performance of eco-refurbished housing under current and future climates
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2013). The performance of eco-refurbished housing under current and future climates. In Central Europe towards Sustainable Building CESB13 (pp. 1-4). Prague: Czech Technical University.
2012
Current and future environmental performance of a Victorian terraced house refurbished to Passivhaus standards
Mohammadpourkarbasi, H., & Sharples, S. (2012). Current and future environmental performance of a Victorian terraced house refurbished to Passivhaus standards. In UK Passivhaus Conference 2012 (pp. 1-2). Nottinghham: BRE.