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Kent School of Architecture

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Urban morphology and climatology, indoor and outdoor thermal performance, and thermal modelling

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University of Kent: Canterbury, Kent, GB

2023-09-01 to present | Reader (Kent School of Architecture and planning)
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Kent: Canterbury, Kent, GB

2018-08-01 to 2023-08-31 | Senior lecturer (Kent School of Architecture and planning)
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Kent: Canterbury, Kent, GB

2012-11 to 2018-07 | Lecturer (Kent School of Architecture and planning)
Employment
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Giridharan Renganathan

Loughborough University: Loughborough, Leicestershire, GB

2009-11 to 2012-10 | Research Associate (School of Building and Civil Engineering )
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Giridharan Renganathan

Brunel University: Uxbridge, Middlesex, GB

2007-06 to 2009-10 | Research Fellow (Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering)
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

2006-02 to 2007-06 | Post Doctoral Fellow (Department of Architecture)
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

2005-10 to 2006-01 | Research Assistant (Department of Architecture)
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Giridharan Renganathan

Avant Garde Urban Design Partnership: Colombo, LK

1999-03 to 2005-06 | Partner
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Giridharan Renganathan

Urban Development Authority of Sri Lanka: Battaramulla , LK

1997-02 to 1999-02 | Project Architect/ Urban Designer (Project Management)
Employment
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Giridharan Renganathan

Education and qualifications (4)

University of Kent: Canterbury, Kent, GB

2013 to 2015 | Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching
Education
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK, CN

2002-01 to 2005-10 | PhD (Architecture)
Education
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Giridharan Renganathan

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK, CN

1995-08 to 1996-10 | M.Urb Design (Architecture)
Education
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Giridharan Renganathan

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur: Kharagpur, WB, IN

1989-08 to 1994-07 | B.Arch (Architecture)
Education
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Giridharan Renganathan

Professional activities (3)

International Association for Urban Climate: Califonia, US

2015-06-01 to present | Member
Membership
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Giridharan Renganathan

Higher Education Academy: London, GB

2014-12-10 to present | Fellow
Membership
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Giridharan Renganathan

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects: Colombo, LK

1999-02-01 to present | Associate
Membership
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Giridharan Renganathan

Funding (9)

Impact of urban albedo on tropical urban heat islands: An investigation of surface reflectance and urban geometry

2021-10 to 2022-03 | Grant
EPSRC: Institutional sponsorship for international partnership (Swindon, GB)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

EP/W524177/1
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Design Considerations for Adaptive Behaviour and Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Naturally Ventilated Affordable High-rise Housing in Colombo

2020-11 to 2023-10 | Grant
University of Moratuwa Senate Research Committee (Moratuwa, LK)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

SOLUTIONS FOR OUTDOOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION

2020-06 to 2024-01 | Grant
European Commission (Brussels, BE)
Part of GRANT_NUMBER:

86119
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Urban albedo computation in high latitude locations: An experimental approach

2017 to 2020 | Grant
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (Swindon, GB)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Thermal Comfort in Tsunami Housing Developments in Southern Coast of Sri Lanka

2016 to 2017 | Grant
University of Moratuwa Senate Research Committee (Moratuwa, LK)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Environmental monitoring of large Victorian house in Dalby Square, Margate

2015 to 2018 | Grant
Heritage Lottery Fund/Kent County Council (London, GB)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Detailed thermal simulations of a heritage townhouse

2015 to 2015 | Grant
European Union regional development fund (Brussels , BE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Urban design approach to lower the space conditioning energy in inner city mixed use residential street blocks in Hong Kong

2004 to 2007 | Grant
Hong Kong SAR Government Research (Hong Kong, HK)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Urban design approach to lower the space conditioning energy in coastal area residential developments in Hong Kong

2003 to 2006 | Grant
ong Kong SAR Government Research Grant. (Hong Kong, HK)
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Works (38)

Dynamic analysis of a pedestrian network: The impact of solar radiation exposure on diverse user experiences

Sustainable Cities and Society
2024-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105631
Contributors: Marika Tomasi; Marialena Nikolopoulou; Renganathan Giridharan; Monika Löve; Carlo Ratti
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A design workflow for effective solar shading of pedestrian paths

Building and Environment
2024-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111718
Contributors: Marika Tomasi; Marialena Nikolopoulou; Renganathan Giridharan; Monika Löve
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Definition of a maximum threshold of direct solar radiation exposure for pedestrians of diverse walking abilities

International Journal of Biometeorology
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00484-023-02567-4
Contributors: Marika Tomasi; Marialena Nikolopoulou; Renganathan Giridharan; Monika Löve; Carlo Ratti
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Impact of reflective materials on urban canyon albedo, outdoor and indoor microclimates

Building and Environment
2022-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108459
Part of ISSN: 0360-1323
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Experimental investigation of the impact of urban fabric on canyon albedo using a 1:10 scaled physical model

Solar Energy
2021-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.09.074
Part of ISSN: 0038-092X
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan

Enhancing Energy Performance and Comfort of Built Environment in Tropical Climates.

Urban Microclimate Modelling for Comfort and Energy Studies.
2021-04-09 | Book chapter
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Giridharan Renganathan

Assessing heat stress in hospital wards using Wet Bulb Globe temperature: A case study in Mediterranean climate

35th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Spain
2020-09-01 | Conference paper
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Giridharan Renganathan

Climate Change Adaptation and Retrofit of a Victorian Townhouse in Margate: the 5-year Living Lab

35th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Spain
2020-09-01 | Conference paper
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Giridharan Renganathan

Evaluation of A Ventilation System of An Auditorium in England

35th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Spain
2020-09-01 | Conference paper
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Giridharan Renganathan

Impact of urban albedo on microclimate: Computational investigation in London

35th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Spain
2020-09-01 | Conference paper
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Giridharan Renganathan

Investigating the Impact of Urban Fabric on Urban Albedo: Case Study of London

35th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Spain
2020-09-01 | Conference paper
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Giridharan Renganathan

Hospital wards and modular construction: Summertime overheating and energy efficiency

Building and Environment
2018-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.05.041
Contributors: L.J. Fifield; K.J. Lomas; R. Giridharan; D. Allinson
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The Reality of Well-Being-Focused Design in Dementia Care: A Case Study of Acute Dementia Wards in the United Kingdom

Health environment research and design
2018-06-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1937586718779172
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Giridharan Renganathan

The impact of urban compactness, comfort strategies and energy consumption on tropical urban heat island intensity: a review

Sustainable cities and society
2018-01-31 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2018.01.024
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Giridharan Renganathan

Application of Soft Landings in the Design Management process of a non-residential building

Architectural Engineering and Design Management
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/17452007.2017.1324400
EID:

2-s2.0-85019591135
Contributors: Gana, V.; Giridharan, R.; Watkins, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Urban Climate Modelling: Challenges in the Tropics.

Urban Climate Challenges in the Tropics
2016-03 | Book chapter
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Giridharan Renganathan

A medium-rise 1970s maternity hospital in the east of England: Resilience and adaptation to climate change

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0143624414567544
EID:

2-s2.0-84923350809
Contributors: Short, C.A.; Renganathan, G.; Lomas, K.J.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Erratum: A medium-rise 1970s maternity hospital in the east of England: Resilience and adaptation to climate change (Building Services Engineering Research & Technology (2015 36:2 (247-274) DOI: 10.1177/0143624414567544)

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0143624415587210
EID:

2-s2.0-84930419431
Contributors: Short, C.A.; Renganathan, G.; Lomas, K.J.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

The influence of hospital ward design on resilience to heat waves: An exploration using distributed lag models

Energy and Buildings
2015-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.09.053
Contributors: C.R. Iddon; T.C. Mills; R. Giridharan; K.J. Lomas
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Cool roof technology in London: An experimental and modelling study

2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.07.011
EID:

2-s2.0-84887114196
Contributors: Kolokotroni, M.; Gowreesunker, B.L.; Giridharan, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Performance of hospital spaces in summer: A case study of a 'Nucleus'-type hospital in the UK Midlands

2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.07.001
EID:

2-s2.0-84882255658
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Lomas, K.J.; Short, C.A.; Fair, A.J.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

The impact of surface characteristics on ambient temperature at urban micro scale: Comparative field study in two climates

International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctt016
EID:

2-s2.0-84940652642
Contributors: Maciel, C.R.; Kolokotroni, M.; Nogueira, M.C.J.A.; Giridharan, R.; Watkins, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Building resilience to overheating into 1960's UK hospital buildings within the constraint of the national carbon reduction target: Adaptive strategies

2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.02.031
EID:

2-s2.0-84860448222
Contributors: Short, C.A.; Lomas, K.J.; Giridharan, R.; Fair, A.J.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Resilience of 'Nightingale' hospital wards in a changing climate

2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0143624411432012
EID:

2-s2.0-84856473606
Contributors: Lomas, K.J.; Giridharan, R.; Short, C.A.; Fair, A.J.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Thermal comfort standards, measured internal temperatures and thermal resilience to climate change of free-running buildings: A case-study of hospital wards

2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.12.006
EID:

2-s2.0-84860449556
Contributors: Lomas, K.J.; Giridharan, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

The comfort, energy and health implications of London's urban heat island

2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0143624410394530
EID:

2-s2.0-79952048162
Contributors: Mavrogianni, A.; Davies, M.; Batty, M.; Belcher, S.E.; Bohnenstengel, S.I.; Carruthers, D.; Chalabi, Z.; Croxford, B.; Demanuele, C.; Evans, S. et al.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Heating and cooling degree day prediction within the London urban heat island area

2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0143624409104733
EID:

2-s2.0-68249094878
Contributors: Kolokotroni, M.; Zhang, Y.; Giridharan, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Urban heat island characteristics in London during winter

2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2009.06.007
EID:

2-s2.0-67651114118
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Kolokotroni, M.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Daytime urban heat island intensity in London during the winter season

PLEA 2008 - Towards Zero Energy Building: 25th PLEA International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Conference Proceedings
2008 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84928431018
Contributors: Renganathan, G.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Lowering the outdoor temperature in high-rise high-density residential developments of coastal Hong Kong: The vegetation influence

2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2007.10.003
EID:

2-s2.0-45449101543
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Lau, S.S.Y.; Ganesan, S.; Givoni, B.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Smart and Sustainable City - a Case Study from Hong Kong

2008 | Book
DOI: 10.1002/9780470759493.ch4
EID:

2-s2.0-84866239053
Contributors: Lau, S.S.Y.; Wang, J.; Giridharan, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Urban heat island intensity in London: An investigation of the impact of physical characteristics on changes in outdoor air temperature during summer

2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2008.05.004
EID:

2-s2.0-53349172261
Contributors: Kolokotroni, M.; Giridharan, R.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Urban design factors influencing heat island intensity in high-rise high-density environments of Hong Kong

2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.09.011
EID:

2-s2.0-34249938244
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Lau, S.S.Y.; Ganesan, S.; Givoni, B.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Impact of on-site variables on the influence of vegetation in lowering outdoor temperature in high-rise high-density environments

2006 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84865718243
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Lau, S.S.Y.; Ganesan, S.; Givoni, B.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Multiple and intensive land use: Case studies in Hong Kong

2005 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2004.04.007
EID:

2-s2.0-12744269670
Contributors: Lau, S.S.Y.; Giridharan, R.; Ganesan, S.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Nocturnal heat island effect in urban residential developments of Hong Kong

2005 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.12.005
EID:

2-s2.0-23744442944
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Lau, S.S.Y.; Ganesan, S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Daytime urban heat island effect in high-rise and high-density residential developments in Hong Kong

2004 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2003.12.016
EID:

2-s2.0-2342448443
Contributors: Giridharan, R.; Ganesan, S.; Lau, S.S.Y.
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Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

Policies for implementing multiple intensive land use in Hong Kong

2003 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1023/B:JOHO.0000005758.41003.19
EID:

2-s2.0-0346669894
Contributors: Lau, S.S.Y.; Giridharan, R.; Ganesan, S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Giridharan Renganathan via Scopus - Elsevier

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