| A theoretical adaptive model of thermal comfort–Adaptive Predicted Mean Vote (aPMV) R Yao, B Li, J Liu Building and environment 44 (10), 2089-2096, 2009 | 932 | 2009 |
| A method of formulating energy load profile for domestic buildings in the UK R Yao, K Steemers Energy and buildings 37 (6), 663-671, 2005 | 779 | 2005 |
| A review of the performance of different ventilation and airflow distribution systems in buildings G Cao, H Awbi, R Yao, Y Fan, K Sirén, R Kosonen, JJ Zhang Building and environment 73, 171-186, 2014 | 625 | 2014 |
| A key review of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems E Biyik, M Araz, A Hepbasli, M Shahrestani, R Yao, L Shao, E Essah, ... Engineering science and technology, an international journal 20 (3), 833-858, 2017 | 605 | 2017 |
| Indoor air quality and health in schools: A critical review for developing the roadmap for the future school environment S Sadrizadeh, R Yao, F Yuan, H Awbi, W Bahnfleth, Y Bi, G Cao, ... Journal of Building Engineering 57, 104908, 2022 | 424 | 2022 |
| Can microgrids make a major contribution to UK energy supply? S Abu-Sharkh, RJ Arnold, J Kohler, R Li, T Markvart, JN Ross, K Steemers, ... Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 10 (2), 78-127, 2006 | 359 | 2006 |
| Energy policy and standard for built environment in China R Yao, B Li, K Steemers Renewable Energy 30 (13), 1973-1988, 2005 | 351 | 2005 |
| Urbanisation and its impact on building energy consumption and efficiency in China B Li, R Yao Renewable energy 34 (9), 1994-1998, 2009 | 319 | 2009 |
| Seasonal variation of thermal sensations in residential buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone of China H Liu, Y Wu, B Li, Y Cheng, R Yao Energy and Buildings 140, 9-18, 2017 | 281 | 2017 |
| A review of advanced air distribution methods-theory, practice, limitations and solutions B Yang, AK Melikov, A Kabanshi, C Zhang, FS Bauman, G Cao, H Awbi, ... Energy and Buildings 202, 109359, 2019 | 278 | 2019 |
| Occupants’ adaptive responses and perception of thermal environment in naturally conditioned university classrooms R Yao, J Liu, B Li Applied Energy 87 (3), 1015-1022, 2010 | 259 | 2010 |
| Urban heat mitigation by green and blue infrastructure: Drivers, effectiveness, and future needs P Kumar, SE Debele, S Khalili, CH Halios, J Sahani, N Aghamohammadi, ... The Innovation 5 (2), 2024 | 225 | 2024 |
| The effect of passive measures on thermal comfort and energy conservation. A case study of the hot summer and cold winter climate in the Yangtze River region R Yao, V Costanzo, X Li, Q Zhang, B Li Journal of Building Engineering 15, 298-310, 2018 | 200 | 2018 |
| Evolution and performance analysis of adaptive thermal comfort models–A comprehensive literature review R Yao, S Zhang, C Du, M Schweiker, S Hodder, BW Olesen, J Toftum, ... Building and Environment 217, 109020, 2022 | 181 | 2022 |
| Thermal comfort in hospital buildings–A literature review F Yuan, R Yao, S Sadrizadeh, B Li, G Cao, S Zhang, S Zhou, H Liu, ... Journal of Building Engineering 45, 103463, 2022 | 177 | 2022 |
| Modelling heating and cooling energy demand for building stock using a hybrid approach X Li, R Yao Energy and Buildings 235, 110740, 2021 | 172 | 2021 |
| Indoor thermal environments in Chinese residential buildings responding to the diversity of climates B Li, C Du, R Yao, W Yu, V Costanzo Applied Thermal Engineering 129, 693-708, 2018 | 166 | 2018 |
| A machine-learning-based approach to predict residential annual space heating and cooling loads considering occupant behaviour X Li, R Yao Energy 212, 118676, 2020 | 164 | 2020 |
| An introduction to the Chinese Evaluation Standard for the indoor thermal environment B Li, R Yao, Q Wang, Y Pan Energy and Buildings 82, 27-36, 2014 | 151 | 2014 |
| A study of thermal comfort in residential buildings on the Tibetan Plateau, China W Yu, B Li, R Yao, D Wang, K Li Building and Environment 119, 71-86, 2017 | 150 | 2017 |