Research informing climate-adaptation priorities

Co-authored building-performance research discussed in a BRANZ/WSP assessment

At a glance

Role: Co-author of research discussed in the report
Host: BRANZ External Research Report ER89 · prepared by WSP
Research co-authors: Zahra Jalali, Asaad Y. Shamseldin, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini
Evidence: Executive summary, research discussion and bibliography

The story

Research used beyond the journal

BRANZ’s 2024 report Climate change adaptation of buildings in New Zealand – research prioritisation assessment, prepared by WSP, discusses Professor Amir’s study with Zahra Jalali and Asaad Y. Shamseldin. Its executive summary draws on the study to explain the need for high-resolution, locally specific analysis of climate impacts on buildings.

Preparing buildings for a changing climate

The 2023 Building and Environment paper examines future heating and cooling demand across New Zealand’s climatic regions. The WSP report discusses the study in its review of New Zealand research, connecting Professor Amir’s findings with a wider assessment of building-adaptation research needs.

Research and coauthor credit

Impact assessment of climate change on energy performance and thermal load of residential buildings in New Zealand — Zahra Jalali; Asaad Y. Shamseldin; Amir Ghaffarianhoseini. DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110627

Evidence