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Associate Professor Riccardo Paolini

Associate Professor Riccardo Paolini

Associate Professor
Arts,Design & Architecture
School of Built Environment

Riccardo by training is a building engineer and he received a Ph.D. in Building Systems Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, in 2011. He joined UNSW Built Environment in February 2017. He is an Associate Professor in the High Performance Architecture research cluster, where he is also the manager of the HPA Lab. Riccardo is also an affiliate of the Heat Island Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA. Previously, he had an appointment as post-doc at Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2011-2017). He had been teaching heat and moisture transport in building envelope applications at Politecnico di Milano at postgraduate level for six years. He now teaches in the Architecture Program at the School of Built Environment.
E-mail
r.paolini@unsw.edu.au
Location
Room 2025, Level 2 Anita B. Lawrence Centre (West Wing) H13
  • Book Chapters | 2023
    Paolini R, 2023, 'Experimental and monitoring techniques to map and document urban climate change', in Urban Climate Change and Heat Islands, Elsevier, pp. 29 - 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818977-1.00003-x
    Book Chapters | 2023
    2023, 'Chapter 3 Synergies and exacerbations—effects of warmer weather and climate change', in Urban Climate Change and Heat Islands, Elsevier, pp. 73 - 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818977-1.00005-3
    Book Chapters | 2022
    Khan H; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2022, 'Synergies and exacerbations—effects of warmer weather and climate change', in Santamouris M; Paolini R (ed.), Urban Climate Change and Heat Islands, Elsevier, pp. 73 - 121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818977-1.00005-3
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Erba S; Daniotti B; Rosina E; Sansonetti A; Paolini R, 2016, 'Evaluation of Moisture Transfer to Improve the Conservation of Tiles Finishing Facades', in Delgado JMPQ (ed.), Recent Developments in Building Diagnosis Techniques, Springer, pp. 171 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0466-7_10
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Pisello AL; Paolini R; Diamanti MV; Fortunati E; Castaldo VL; Torre L, 2016, 'Nanotech-based cool materials for building energy efficiency', in Nano and Biotech Based Materials for Energy Building Efficiency, pp. 245 - 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27505-5_9
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Poli T; Paolini R; Mainini AG; Pansa G; De Angelis E; Fiori M, 2014, 'Energy problems analysis', in Research for Development, pp. 125 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02117-1_10
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Poli T; Paolini R; Mainini AG; Pansa G; De Angelis E; Fiori M, 2014, 'Energy problems analysis', in Del Bo A; Bignami DF (ed.), Sustainable Social, Economic and Environmental Revitalization in Multan City A Multidisciplinary Italian–Pakistani Project, Springer Science & Business Media, pp. 125 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02117-1
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Daniotti B; Paolini R; Re Cecconi F, 2013, 'Effects of Ageing and Moisture on Thermal Performance of ETICS Cladding', in Durability of Building Materials and Components, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 127 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37475-3_6
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Daniotti B; Paolini R; Re Cecconi F, 2013, 'Effects of Ageing and Moisture on Thermal Performance of ETICS Cladding', in de Freitas VP; Delgado JMPQ (ed.), Durability of Building Materials and Components, Springer Science & Business Media, pp. 127 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37475-3
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Haddad S; Zhang W; Paolini R; Gao K; Altheeb M; Al Mogirah A; Bin Moammar A; Hong T; Khan A; Cartalis C; Polydoros A; Santamouris M, 2024, 'Quantifying the energy impact of heat mitigation technologies at the urban scale', Nature Cities, 1, pp. 62 - 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s44284-023-00005-5
    Journal articles | 2023
    Amaripadath D; Paolini R; Sailor DJ; Attia S, 2023, 'Comparative assessment of night ventilation performance in a nearly zero-energy office building during heat waves in Brussels', Journal of Building Engineering, 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107611
    Journal articles | 2023
    Boccalatte A; Thebault M; Paolini R; Fossa M; Ramousse J; Ménézo C; Santamouris M, 2023, 'Assessing the combined effects of local climate and mounting configuration on the electrical and thermal performance of photovoltaic systems. Application to the greater Sydney area', Renewable Energy, 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119478
    Journal articles | 2023
    Garshasbi S; Feng J; Paolini R; Jonathan Duverge J; Bartesaghi-Koc C; Arasteh S; Khan A; Santamouris M, 2023, 'On the energy impact of cool roofs in Australia', Energy and Buildings, 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112577
    Journal articles | 2022
    Feng J; Gao K; Jiang Y; Ulpiani G; Krajcic D; Paolini R; Ranzi G; Santamouris M, 2022, 'Optimization of random silica-polymethylpentene (TPX) radiative coolers towards substantial cooling capacity', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111419
    Journal articles | 2022
    Haddad S; Paolini R; Synnefa A; De Torres L; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, 'Integrated assessment of the extreme climatic conditions, thermal performance, vulnerability, and well-being in low-income housing in the subtropical climate of Australia', Energy and Buildings, 272, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112349
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kolokotsa D; Lilli K; Gobakis K; Mavrigiannaki A; Haddad S; Garshasbi S; Mohajer HRH; Paolini R; Vasilakopoulou K; Bartesaghi C; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, 'Analyzing the Impact of Urban Planning and Building Typologies in Urban Heat Island Mitigation', Buildings, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12050537
    Journal articles | 2022
    Nazarian N; Krayenhoff ES; Bechtel B; Hondula DM; Paolini R; Vanos J; Cheung T; Chow WTL; de Dear R; Jay O; Lee JKW; Martilli A; Middel A; Norford LK; Sadeghi M; Schiavon S; Santamouris M, 2022, 'Integrated Assessment of Urban Overheating Impacts on Human Life', Earth's Future, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2022EF002682
    Journal articles | 2022
    Saeed Khan H; Paolini R; Caccetta P; Santamouris M, 2022, 'On the combined impact of local, regional, and global climatic changes on the urban energy performance and indoor thermal comfort—The energy potential of adaptation measures', Energy and Buildings, 267, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112152
    Journal articles | 2022
    Speroni A; Mainini AG; Zani A; Paolini R; Pagnacco T; Poli T, 2022, 'Experimental Assessment of the Reflection of Solar Radiation from Façades of Tall Buildings to the Pedestrian Level', Sustainability (Switzerland), 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14105781
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bartesaghi-Koc C; Haddad S; Pignatta G; Paolini R; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2021, 'Can urban heat be mitigated in a single urban street? Monitoring, strategies, and performance results from a real scale redevelopment project', Solar Energy, 216, pp. 564 - 588, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.12.043
    Journal articles | 2021
    Haddad S; Synnefa A; Ángel Padilla Marcos M; Paolini R; Delrue S; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2021, 'On the potential of demand-contsrolled ventilation system to enhance indoor air quality and thermal condition in Australian school classrooms', Energy and Buildings, 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.110838
    Journal articles | 2021
    Khan HS; Santamouris M; Kassomenos P; Paolini R; Caccetta P; Petrou I, 2021, 'Spatiotemporal variation in urban overheating magnitude and its association with synoptic air-masses in a coastal city', Scientific Reports, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86089-2
    Journal articles | 2021
    Khan HS; Santamouris M; Paolini R; Caccetta P; Kassomenos P, 2021, 'Analyzing the local and climatic conditions affecting the urban overheating magnitude during the Heatwaves (HWs) in a coastal city: A case study of the greater Sydney region', Science of the Total Environment, 755, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142515
    Journal articles | 2021
    MeshkinKiya M; Paolini R, 2021, 'Uncertainty of solar radiation in urban canyons propagates to indoor thermo-visual comfort', Solar Energy, 221, pp. 545 - 558, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.04.033
    Journal articles | 2020
    Garshasbi S; Haddad S; Paolini R; Santamouris M; Papangelis G; Dandou A; Methymaki G; Portalakis P; Tombrou M, 2020, 'Urban mitigation and building adaptation to minimize the future cooling energy needs', Solar Energy, 204, pp. 708 - 719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.04.089
    Journal articles | 2020
    Green A; Ledo Gomis L; Paolini R; Haddad S; Kokogiannakis G; Cooper P; Ma Z; Kosasih B; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Above-roof air temperature effects on HVAC and cool roof performance: Experiments and development of a predictive model', Energy and Buildings, 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110071
    Journal articles | 2020
    Haddad S; Barker A; Yang J; Ilamathy Mohan Kumar D; Garshasbi S; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2020, 'On the Potential of Building Adaptation Measures to Counterbalance the Impact of Climatic Change in the Tropics', Energy and Buildings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110494
    Journal articles | 2020
    Haddad S; Paolini R; Ulpiani G; Synnefa A; Hatvani-Kovacs G; Garshasbi S; Fox J; Vasilakopoulou K; Nield L; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Holistic approach to assess co-benefits of local climate mitigation in a hot humid region of Australia', Scientific Reports, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71148-x
    Journal articles | 2020
    Haddad S; Ulpiani G; Paolini R; Synnefa A; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Experimental and Theoretical analysis of the urban overheating and its mitigation potential in a hot arid city–Alice Springs', Architectural Science Review, 63, pp. 425 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2019.1674128
    Journal articles | 2020
    Khan HS; Paolini R; Santamouris M; Caccetta P, 2020, 'Exploring the synergies between urban overheating and heatwaves (HWS) in western Sydney', Energies, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13020470
    Journal articles | 2020
    Paolini R; Terraneo G; Ferrari C; Sleiman M; Muscio A; Metrangolo P; Poli T; Destaillats H; Zinzi M; Levinson R, 2020, 'Effects of soiling and weathering on the albedo of building envelope materials: Lessons learned from natural exposure in two European cities and tuning of a laboratory simulation practice', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2019.110264
    Journal articles | 2020
    Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM; Paolini R, 2020, 'Investigating thermal comfort and energy impact through microclimate monitoring- a citizen science approach', Energy and Buildings, 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110526
    Journal articles | 2020
    Santamouris M; Paolini R; Haddad S; Synnefa A; Garshasbi S; Hatvani-Kovacs G; Gobakis K; Yenneti K; Vasilakopoulou K; Feng J; Gao K; Papangelis G; Dandou A; Methymaki G; Portalakis P; Tombrou M, 2020, 'Heat mitigation technologies can improve sustainability in cities. An holistic experimental and numerical impact assessment of urban overheating and related heat mitigation strategies on energy consumption, indoor comfort, vulnerability and heat-related mortality and morbidity in cities', Energy and Buildings, 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110002
    Journal articles | 2020
    Yenneti K; Ding L; Prasad D; Ulpiani G; Paolini R; Haddad S; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Urban overheating and cooling potential in australia: An evidence-based review', Climate, 8, pp. 1 - 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cli8110126
    Journal articles | 2020
    Yun GY; Ngarambe J; Duhirwe PN; Ulpiani G; Paolini R; Haddad S; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2020, 'Predicting the magnitude and the characteristics of the urban heat island in coastal cities in the proximity of desert landforms. The case of Sydney', Science of the Total Environment, 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136068
    Journal articles | 2019
    Haddad S; Pignatta G; Paolini R; Synnefa A; Santamouris M, 2019, 'An extensive study on the relationship between energy use, indoor thermal comfort, and health in social housing: the case of the New South Wales, Australia', IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 609, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/609/4/042067
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ulpiani G; Ranzi G; Bruederlin F; Paolini R; Fiorito F; Haddad S; Kohl M; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Elastocaloric cooling: Roadmap towards successful implementation in the built environment', AIMS Materials Science, 6, pp. 1135 - 1152, http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/matersci.2019.6.1135
    Journal articles | 2018
    Livada I; Synnefa A; Haddad S; Paolini R; Garshasbi S; Osmond P; Ulpiani G; Fiorito F; Vassilakopoulou K; Osmond P; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Time series analysis of ambient air-temperature during the period 1970–2016 over Sydney, Australia', Elsevier Science of The Total Environment, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.144
    Journal articles | 2018
    Paolini R; Borroni D; Pedeferri MP; Diamanti MV, 2018, 'Self-cleaning building materials: The multifaceted effects of titanium dioxide', Construction and Building Materials, 182, pp. 126 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.06.047
    Journal articles | 2018
    Santamouris M; Ban-Weiss G; Osmond P; Paolini R; Synnefa A; Cartalis C; Muscio A; Zinzi M; Morakinyo TE; Ng E; Tan Z; Takebayashi H; Sailor D; Crank P; Taha H; Pisello AL; Rossi F; Zhang J; Kolokotsa D, 2018, 'Progress in urban greenery mitigation science – assessment methodologies advanced technologies and impact on cities', Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2018.6604
    Journal articles | 2018
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Saliari M; Vasilakopoulou K; Synnefa A; Paolini R; Ulpiani G; Garshasbi S; Fiorito F, 2018, 'On the energy impact of urban heat island in Sydney: Climate and energy potential of mitigation technologies', Energy and Buildings, 166, pp. 154 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.02.007
    Journal articles | 2017
    Curci S; Lavecchia C; Frustaci G; Paolini R; Pilati S; Paganelli C, 2017, 'Assessing measurement uncertainty in meteorology in urban environments', Measurement Science and Technology, 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/aa7ec1
    Journal articles | 2017
    Paolini R; Zani A; MeshkinKiya M; Castaldo VL; Pisello AL; Antretter F; Poli T; Cotana F, 2017, 'The hygrothermal performance of residential buildings at urban and rural sites: Sensible and latent energy loads and indoor environmental conditions', Energy and Buildings, 152, pp. 792 - 803, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.018
    Journal articles | 2017
    Paolini R; Zani A; Poli T; Antretter F; Zinzi M, 2017, 'Natural aging of cool walls: Impact on solar reflectance, sensitivity to thermal shocks and building energy needs', Energy and Buildings, 153, pp. 287 - 296, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.017
    Journal articles | 2016
    Paolini R; Sleiman M; Pedeferri MP; Diamanti MV, 2016, 'TiO2 alterations with natural aging: Unveiling the role of nitric acid on NIR reflectance', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 157, pp. 791 - 797, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2016.07.052
    Journal articles | 2016
    Paolini R; Tagliabue LC; Rosina E; MeshkinKiya M; De Angelis E, 2016, 'Application of biological growth risk models to the management of built heritage', TECHNE, 12, pp. 207 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.13128/Techne-19354
    Journal articles | 2016
    Santamouris M; Ding L; Fiorito F; Oldfield P; Osmond P; Paolini R; Prasad D; Synnefa A, 2016, 'Passive and active cooling for the outdoor built environment – Analysis and assessment of the cooling potential of mitigation technologies using performance data from 220 large scale projects', Solar Energy
    Journal articles | 2015
    Diamanti MV; Paolini R; Rossini M; Aslan AB; Zinzi M; Poli T; Pedeferri MP, 2015, 'Long term self-cleaning and photocatalytic performance of anatase added mortars exposed to the urban environment', Construction and Building Materials, 96, pp. 270 - 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.08.028
    Journal articles | 2015
    Sleiman M; Chen S; Gilbert HE; Kirchstetter TW; Berdahl P; Bibian E; Bruckman LS; Cremona D; French RH; Gordon DA; Emiliani M; Kable J; Ma L; Martarelli M; Paolini R; Prestia M; Renowden J; Marco Revel G; Rosseler O; Shiao M; Terraneo G; Yang T; Yu L; Zinzi M; Akbari H; Levinson R; Destaillats H, 2015, 'Soiling of building envelope surfaces and its effect on solar reflectance - Part III: Interlaboratory study of an accelerated aging method for roofing materials', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 143, pp. 581 - 590, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2015.07.031
    Journal articles | 2014
    Mainini AG; Poli T; Paolini R; Zinzi M; Vercesi L, 2014, 'Transparent multilayer ETFE panels for building envelope: Thermal transmittance evaluation and assessment of optical and solar performance decay due to soiling', Energy Procedia, 48, pp. 1302 - 1310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.147
    Journal articles | 2014
    Paolini R; Mainini AG; Poli T; Vercesi L, 2014, 'Assessment of thermal stress in a street canyon in pedestrian area with or without canopy shading', Energy Procedia, 48, pp. 1570 - 1575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.177
    Journal articles | 2014
    Paolini R; Zinzi M; Poli T; Carnielo E; Mainini AG, 2014, 'Effect of ageing on solar spectral reflectance of roofing membranes: Natural exposure in Roma and Milano and the impact on the energy needs of commercial buildings', Energy and Buildings, 84, pp. 333 - 343, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.008
    Journal articles | 2011
    Levinson R; Pan H; Ban-Weiss G; Rosado P; Paolini R; Akbari H, 2011, 'Potential benefits of solar reflective car shells: Cooler cabins, fuel savings and emission reductions', Applied Energy, 88, pp. 4343 - 4357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.05.006
  • Theses / Dissertations | 2022
    Khan H, 2022, On the climatic synergies at the local, regional, and global scales. The impact on the built environment., http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/24459
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Aged Care Centre in Canberra, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B05-Aged-Care-Canberra.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Childcare in Parramatta, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B02-Childcare-centre-in-Parramatta.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Cool Centre in Tregear, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-11-b08-cool-centre-tregear.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Hotel in Perth, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B04-Hotel-in-Perth.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Hotel in Sydney, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B03-Hotel-in-Sydney.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Wagga Wagga, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B01-Office-in-Wagga-Wagga.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Wantirna South, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B10-Office-in-Wantirna-South.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Restaurant in Tahbilk, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B11-Tahbilk-restaurant.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M; Papadopoulos A; Giama E; Dermentzis G; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Chantzis G, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Shopping Centre in Underwood, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B12-Shopping-Centre-in-Underwood-QLD.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Community Centre in Kings Langley, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B06-Community-Centre-Blacktown.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Library in Aitkenvale, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B07-Aitkenvale-Library.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Paolini R; Roumi S; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Office in Spring Hill, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-B09-Office-in-Spring-Hill.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Papadopoulos A; Dermentzis G; Chantzis G; Roumi S; Paolini R; Giama E; Manoloudis A; Symeonidou M; Vasilakopoulou K; Haddad S; Feng J; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2022, Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Best Available Retrofit Technologies, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/energy-efficiency-training-information-project/2022-07-HVAC-Guide-Best-retrofit-technologies.pdf
    Reports | 2022
    Pfautsch S; Wujeska-Klause A; Piracha A; Paolini R; van den Nouwelant R; Morrison N, 2022, Despicable urban places: hot car parks, http://dx.doi.org/10.26183/7q7a-f148, https://doi.org/10.26183/7q7a-f148
    Preprints | 2021
    Nazarian N; Krayenhoff S; Bechtel B; Hondula D; Paolini R; Vanos JK; Cheung T; Chow WTL; de Dear R; Jay O; Lee JKW; Martilli A; Middel A; Norford LK; Sadeghi M; Santamouris M; Schiavon S, 2021, Integrated Assessment of Urban Overheating Impacts on Human Life, , http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10508877.1
    Preprints | 2021
    Nazarian N; Krayenhoff S; Bechtel B; Hondula D; Paolini R; Vanos JK; Cheung T; Chow WTL; de Dear R; Jay O; Lee JKW; Martilli A; Middel A; Norford LK; Sadeghi M; Santamouris M; Schiavon S, 2021, Integrated Assessment of Urban Overheating Impacts on Human Life, , http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10508877.2
    Reports | 2021
    Paolini R; Santamouris M; Haddad S; Garshasbi S; Feng J; Gao K, 2021, Evidence based interventions for urban cooling, https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/unsw-adobe-websites/arts-design-architecture/built-environment/our-research/high-performance-architecture-research-cluster/2022-11-final-report-mtdruitt-2021-10-29_final.pdf
    Reports | 2021
    Rajagopalan P; Santamouris M; Andamon MM; Carre A; Paolini R, 2021, Citizen Science Urban Microclimate Project: Final Report, RMIT, Melbourne, https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/about/schools-colleges/property-construction/sbi-lab/citizen-science-urban-microclimate-project-report-march-2021.pdf
    Preprints | 2020
    MeshkinKiya M; Paolini R, 2020, Preparing Weather Data for Real-Time Building Energy Simulation, , http://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2011.09733
    Reports | 2019
    Ding L; Aminpour F; Craft W; Liu E; Yenneti K; Lim B; Samaratunga GK; Paolini R; Prasad D, 2019, Understanding Decision-Making Processes to Meet or Exceed BASIX Requirements, https://cityfutures.be.unsw.edu.au/documents/478/EEMDN_BASIX_factsheet.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Ferrari C; Paolini R; Muscio A; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Development of heterogeneous directionally reflective materials for building facades and measurements of their reflective properties', Hyderabad, India, presented at 5th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands, Hyderabad, India, 02 December 2019 - 04 December 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Green A; Ledo Gomis L; Paolini R; Haddad S; Kokogiannakis G; Cooper P; Ma Z; Kosasih B; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Near-Roof Air Temperatures: Modelling the Implications for HVAC Performance and Cool Roofs', Rome, Italy, presented at Building Simulation BS 2019, Rome, Italy, 02 September 2019, http://buildingsimulation2019.org/
    Reports | 2019
    Haddad S; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2019, Advanced hybrid ventilation systems for schools, CRC LCL, http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/resources/crc-publications/crclcl-project-reports/rp1040-report-advanced-hybrid-ventilation-systems
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Haddad S; Synnefa A; Padilla Marcos MÁ; Paolini R; Prasad D; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Enhancing thermal comfort and indoor air quality in Australian school classrooms', Ghent, Belgium, presented at 40th AIVC - 8th TightVent & 6th venticool Conference From energy crisis to sustainable indoor climate, Ghent, Belgium, 15 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Haddad S; Synnefa A; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Indoor air and environmental quality in social housing dwellings in Australia', Ghent, Belgium, presented at 40th AIVC - 8th TightVent & 6th venticool Conference From energy crisis to sustainable indoor climate, Ghent, Belgium, 15 October 2019
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Paolini R; Garshasbi S; Haddad S; Santamouris M, 2019, 'Health and energy benefits of urban overheating mitigation counteracting climate change', in 5th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands, Hyderabad, India, presented at 5th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands, Hyderabad, India, 02 December 2019 - 04 December 2019
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Garshasbi S; Bartesaghi C; Paolini R; Kolokotsa D; Gobakis K; Lilli K, 2019, Sydney’s Third City, CRC for Low Carbon Living, http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/sites/all/files/publications_file_attachments/sydneys_third_city_sp0012u1_-_final_report.pdf
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Garshasbi S; Paolini R; Yang J; Mohan Kumar DI; Barker A; Pignatta G, 2019, Current and Future Energy and Environmental Quality of the Built Environment in Darwin
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Pignatta G; Haddad S; Paolini R; Bartesaghi Koc C; Brozzetti M; Marzban S; Feng J; Gao K; Sansone G, 2019, Preliminary design of a smart climatic road in Phillip St. Parramatta, http://dx.doi.org/10.25916/5ce8d8a593f04, http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/sites/all/files/publications_file_attachments/final_report_-_31-5-2019_-_phillip_st._-_crclcl.pdf
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Yang J; Haddad S; Paolini R; Pignatta G, 2019, Development of a Building Energy Legislation for Comoros
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Yang J; Haddad S; Paolini R; Pignatta G, 2019, Development of a Building Energy Legislation for Madagascar
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Yang J; Haddad S; Paolini R; Pignatta G, 2019, Development of a Building Energy Legislation for Mauritus
    Reports | 2019
    Santamouris M; Yang J; Haddad S; Paolini R; Pignatta G, 2019, Development of a Building Energy Legislation for Seychelles
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Green A; Paolini R; Synnefa A; Haddad S; Cooper P; Santamouris M, 2018, 'CHARACTERISATION OF THE AIR TEMPERATURE FIELD ABOVE LARGE-FOOTPRINT BUILDINGS – FULL-SCALE EXPERIMENTS AND LARGE EDDY CFD SIMULATIONS', Melbourne, Australia, presented at 11th Australasian Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, AHMTC11, Melbourne, Australia, 09 July 2018
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Haddad S; Paolini R; Synnefa A; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Mitigation of urban overheating in three Australian cities (Darwin, Alice Springs and Western Sydney)', in Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM (ed.), Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 577 - 584, presented at 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association: Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November 2018 - 01 December 2018, https://www.asa2018conference.com/proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Paolini R; Haddad S; Synnefa A; Garshasbi S; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Electricity demand reduction in Sydney and Darwin with local climate mitigation', in Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM (ed.), Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 285 - 294, presented at 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association: Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November 2018 - 01 December 2018, https://www.asa2018conference.com/proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Paolini R; MeshkinKiya M; Loonen RCGM; Hensen JLM, 2018, 'Calibrating Perez Model Coefficients Using Subset Simulation', Chengdu, China, presented at International SOLARIS Conference, Chengdu, China, 30 August 2018 - 31 August 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/556/1/012017
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Developing experimental protocol for collecting large scale urban microclimate data through community participation', in Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM (ed.), Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density: 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association 2018, The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Melbourne, pp. 561 - 568, presented at 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association 2018, Melbourne, 28 November 2018 - 01 December 2018, https://www.asa2018conference.com/proceedings
    Reports | 2018
    Santamouris M; Paolini R; Haddad S; Garshasbi S, 2018, URBAN COOLING ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR SOUTH CREEK SECTOR REVIEW
    Reports | 2018
    Santamouris M; Synnefa A; Haddad S; Paolini R; Hatvani-Kovacs G; Garshasbi S, 2018, Heat Mitigation Program Darwin Northern Territory - Final Report
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Synnefa A; Garshasbi S; Haddad S; Paolini R; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Impact of the mitigation of the local climate on building energy needs in Australian cities', in Rajagopalan P; Andamon MM (ed.), Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 277 - 284, presented at 52nd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association: Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November 2018 - 01 December 2018, https://www.asa2018conference.com/proceedings
    Reports | 2018
    Synnefa A; Paolini R; Haddad S; Santamouris M, 2018, Driving Increased Utilisation of Cool Roofs on Large-Footprint Buildings – Final Report, http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/sites/all/files/publications_file_attachments/rp1037_final_report_9_9_2018.pdf
    Reports | 2017
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Ulpiani G; Fox J; Paolini R; Synnefa A, 2017, Heat Mitigation Program Darwin, NT - Final Report
    Reports | 2017
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Ulpiani G; Paolini R; Synnefa A, 2017, Heat Mitigation Program Darwin, NT - Final Report
    Reports | 2017
    Santamouris M; Haddad S; Upliani G; Paolini R; Synnefa A, 2017, Alice Springs Heat Mitigation Study - Final report
    Reports | 2017
    Santamouris M; Synnefa A; Paolini R; Haddad S; Vasilakopoulou K; Fiorito F; Grashasbi S, 2017, Heat Mitigation Program Western Sydney
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Iannaccone G; Salvalai G; Sesana MM; Paolini R, 2016, 'Integrated approaches for large scale energy retrofitting of existing residential building through innovative external insulation prefabricated panels', in Habert G; Schlueter A (ed.), Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) regional conference - Expanding Boundaries: Systems Thinking for the Built Environment, Zurich, Switzerland, presented at Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) regional conference - Expanding Boundaries: Systems Thinking for the Built Environment, Zurich, Switzerland, 15 June 2016 - 17 June 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.3218/3774-6_103
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Paolini R; Sleiman M; Pedeferri MP; Diamanti MV, 2016, 'Improving the optical-radiative properties of TiO2 containing coatings - A side effect of air purification', in Advanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2016, pp. 247 - 250
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Diamanti MV; Paolini R; Zinzi M; Ormellese M; Fiori M; Pedeferri MP, 2013, 'Self-cleaning ability and cooling effect of TiO2-containing mortars', in Technical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013, pp. 716 - 719
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Bellocchio F; Ferrari S; Lazzaroni M; Cristaldi L; Rossi M; Poli T; Paolini R, 2011, 'Illuminance prediction through SVM regression', in EESMS 2011 - 2011 IEEE Workshop on Environmental, Energy, and Structural Monitoring Systems, Proceedings, pp. 46 - 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EESMS.2011.6067051

Riccardo has been a chief investigator in research projects funded by the Australian Research Council, the Department of Energy of the Australian Government, the CRC for Low Carbon Living, Local Governments, and industry. The total apportioned income in Australia exceeds 1M$ (more than 3M$ unapportioned). Previously, Riccardo contributed to research project projects funded by Italian Ministries for Research and for Economic Development, the EU Commission and the State of California, USA. He extensively researched the impact of weathering and soiling on the optical-radiative performance of building skins.

A selection of more recent projects include:

 

ARC Discovery Projects

Ranzi, G., Paolini, R. (2023-2026). DP230103050: Adaptive daytime radiative cooling and heating for buildings | Funded by: ARC Discovery Project: $567,630

Santamouris, M., Ranzi, G., Paolini, R. (2022-2025). DP220100318: Fluorescent daytime radiative cooling for urban heat mitigation | Funded by: ARC Discovery Project: $570,000

Ranzi, G., Santamouris, M., Paolini, R. (2018-2021). DP180101589: Elastocaloric cooling systems for buildings and the built environment | Funded by: ARC Discovery Project: $362,734

 

Federally funded research

Santamouris, M., Prasad, D., Paolini, R., Haddad, S., Vasilakopoulou, K. (2021-2022) Energy Efficiency and Training Information Project on Commercial Buildings | Funded by: Australian Government - Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Santamouris, M., Prasad, D., Ding, L., Osmond, P., Paolini, R., Haddad, S. (2021-2022) Cool Roofs Cost Benefit Analysis | Funded by: Australian Government - Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Rajagopalan, P., Santamouris, M., Andamon, MM., Carre, A., Edirisinghe, R., Synnefa, A., Paolini, R. (2017-2021). CSG55969: Scientists work with communities to improve urban microclimate | Funded by: DIIS Citizen Science Grants Shared Grant. https://citizenscienceproject.org.au/

 

Projects on urban heat, its impacts and mitigation, funded by Local Governments or other sources

Paolini, R., Pfautsch, S., CIs: Nazarian, N., Hart, M. Wujeska-Klause, A., Chan, HLC, Woolley, N., King, L. (2023-2024). Too hot to play: quantifying the impacts of urban climate change on playground activity | Funded by: UNSW-WSU Alliances - Project Mezze: $49,991 - https://unsw.to/too-hot-to-play

Pfautsch, S., Morrison, N., Paolini, R., van den Nouwelant, R., Hird, W., Isedale, G. (2021) Hot Hospital Carparks - An Avoidable Risk for Patients and Visitors? | Funded by: SPHERE (Maridulu Budyari Gumal) Healthy Urban Environments Collaboratory Seed Funding Shared Grant

Santamouris, M., Paolini, R., Pignatta, G., Haddad, S. (2019-2021) Evidence Based Interventions for Urban Cooling | Funded by: Blacktown City Council - Local Government NSW - Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Program

Santamouris, M., Pignatta, G., Haddad, S., Brozzetti, M., Paolini, R., Nazarian, N., Bartesaghi Koc, C. (2018-2019) Preliminary Design of a Smart Climatic Road in Phillip St Parramatta | Funded by: CRC for Low Carbon Living & City of Parramatta Council

Santamouris, M., Yenneti, K., Synnefa, A., Paolini, R. (2018-2019) Parramatta Urban Overheating Study | Funded by: City of Parramatta Council

Santamouris, M; Synnefa, A; Paolini, R; Haddad, S (2018) RP1040: Advanced hybrid ventilation systems for schools | Funded by: CRC for Low Carbon Living.

  • UNSW Faculty of Built Environment – Learning & Teaching Award 2020 for COVID-19 Course Design
  • UNSW Faculty of Built Environment – Research Excellence Award 2018 for level C (16/11/2018)
  • Best Paper Award-Runner up (for the paper written best), December 2018, R. Paolini, S. Haddad, A. Synnefa, S. Garshasbi, M. Santamouris. (2018). Electricity demand reduction in Sydney and Darwin with local climate mitigation. In P. Rajagopalan & M.M. Andamon (Eds.), Engaging Architectural Science: Meeting the Challenges of Higher Density, Melbourne, Australia.
  • "Pietro Natale Maggi" Award. July 2014, Italian National Conference ISTeA 2014 "Energy, Sustainability and Building Information Modelling and Management", Best paper: Paolini, R., T. Poli, G. Terraneo, M. Zinzi, E. Carnielo, A.G. Mainini, "Building envelope's optical-radiative performance over time: natural exposure in urban environments, and accelerated weathering and soiling".
  • Best paper award. May 2008, 11th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Istanbul, Turkey, Daniotti, B., Lupica, S., Paolini, R. "Climatic Data Analysis to Define Accelerated Ageing for Reference Service Life Evaluation".

Riccardo's main research interests concern cool materials for urban heat mitigation and shortwave radiation in the built environment. More broadly, his interest is in building physics and its applications to the design of building and urban envelopes, with a specific focus on the hygrothermal performance over time, namely during the service life of building and urban assets, and the mutual influence between buildings – and their energy needs – and the urban microclimate.

My Teaching

Teaching in the Architecture Program of the School of Built Environment, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW

2018 – present    Course convenor of ARCH7809 “Architectural Environment and Building Services”, Master of Architecture, School of Built Environment, UNSW
2018 – present    Lecturer and course convenor (i.e., full course coordination) of ARCH7213 “Performance over Time of Building Systems”, Master of Architecture, School of Built Environment, UNSW

Tutorials and guest lectures in the Architecture program in ARCH1261, ARCH1161, ARCH7218, ARCH7112/3.

 

Teaching in the Doctoral Program at Politecnico di Milano

2016    Lecturer and coordinator – PhD module of 40 hours “Heat and Moisture Transport Fundamentals and Applications in Building Envelope Design”, Doctoral programme ABC, Politecnico di Milano, Italy (http://tinyurl.com/hyabkqz).
2015    Lecturer and coordinator – PhD module of 40 hours “Building Performance Based Design - Heat and Moisture Transport Modelling Applications in Building Envelope Design”, Doctoral School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy (http://tinyurl.com/pqe4b9x).
2014 – 2015     Lecturer – PhD module of 40 hours “Building Performance Based Design - Radiative-Convective Modelling of Urban Microclimate”, Doctoral programme ABC – Politecnico di Milano, Italy (http://tinyurl.com/pqe4b9x).

 

Other teaching experience at Politecnico di Milano

2008-2016 Tutorials in Technical Architecture (Architettura Technica), Building Pathology (Patologia e Diagnostica Edilizia) and module coordination on heat and moisture transport applications for building envelope design.

 

My former teaching assistants now have lecturer positions at the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Central Queensland University, and Leeds Beckett Uni (UK).