Journal Articles and conference publication
2024
Haifeng, L., Hou, H.C. and Gou, Z., 2024. User-centric approach to optimizing thermal comfort in university classrooms: Utilizing computer vision and Q-XGBoost reinforcement learning. Energy and Buildings, 323, p.114808
Zhou, W., Kamata, S.I., Wang, H., Wong, M.S. and Hou, H.C., 2024. Mamba-in-Mamba: Centralized Mamba-Cross-Scan in Tokenized Mamba Model for Hyperspectral Image Classification. Neurocomputing, p.128751.
Hou, H.C., 2024. Occupants’ willingness to reduce in-room energy consumption− a discrete choice experiment (DCE) approach with occupants in a student apartment. Energy and Buildings, 320, p.114628.
Lan Haifeng, Hou Huiying (Cynthia)*, Gou, Zhonghua and Wong, Man Sing, (2024) “Spatiotemporal Diffusion Similarity and Disparity in Clean Energy Technologies Adoption: A Graph Networks Exploration of Photovoltaics, Battery Storage, and EV Charging in California”, Renewable Energy, 230, p.120868.
Hou, H.C., Lan, H., Lin, M. and Xu, P., (2024). Investigating Library Users’ Perceived Indoor Environmental Quality: SEM-Logit Analysis Study in a University Library. Journal of Building Engineering, p.109805.
Hou, H., (2023), December. Enhancing Indoor Thermal Comfort Education: A Virtual Reality Platform Introducing Fanger's Model. In Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Information Education and Artificial Intelligence (pp. 948-952).
Hou, H. “Factors influencing smart facilities management–Stakeholder perspectives and the implication” is featured in HKIFM FM communicator: https://www.hkifm.org.hk/HKIFM/docs/FMC/2024/FMC_2024%2004.pdf
Hou, H., Lai, J.H., Wu, H. and Wilkinson, S.J., (2024). Guest editorial: Facilities management–a future proof management approach towards sustainability. Facilities, 42(3/4), pp.181-184.
Hou C., & Wang J. (2024) Feasibility and Acceptance of Micro-Video as an Innovative Teaching Method in Engineering Education ISSN: 2186-5892 The Asian Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings Tokyo, Japan. https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2024.77
Feng, Z., Hou, H.C.* and Lan, H., 2024. Understanding university students’ perceptions of classroom environment: A synergistic approach integrating grounded theory (GT) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Journal of Building Engineering, p.108446. （SCI Q1)
Zhang D, Hou H (Cynthia), Tsang T-W, Mui K-W, Wong L-T. Predicting students’ thermal sensation votes in university libraries taking into account their mood states. Indoor and Built Environment. 2024;0(0)（SCI Q2)
2023
Lan, H., Hou, H. (Cynthia), Gou, Z., Wong, M. S., & Wang, Z. (2023). Computer Vision-based SMART HVAC Control System for university classroom in a subtropical climate. Building and Environment, 242, 110592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110592 （SCI Q1)
Hou, H. (Cynthia), “Assessing Classroom Indoor Environment from a User-centric Perspective: A Preliminary Study” The proceedings of the 22nd EuroFM Research Symposium 2023, European Facility Management Network, 09-11 November 2023, Istanbul, Turkey. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10051131.
Hou, H. (Cynthia), Ho, C.W. D. Yau, Y. (2023). “Smart tools to facilitate digitalisation of FM service delivery: stakeholders’ perspectives”. Facilities. Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-05-2022-0072.
Hou, H., Zhang, H., & Wang, Y. (2023). Flipped Micro-Modules for Teaching Sustainable Engineering Practices. Education Sciences, 13(8), 784. （SSCI Education Q1)
Peiris, S., Lai, J. H., Kumaraswamy, M. M., & Hou, H. C. (2023). Smart retrofitting for existing buildings: State of the art and future research directions. Journal of Building Engineering, 107354. （SCI Q1)
Hou, H. C. (2023). Factors influencing smart facilities management–Stakeholder perspectives and the implication. Journal of Building Engineering, 106959. （SCI Q1)
Lan, H., Hou, H. C., & Gou, Z. (2023). A machine learning led investigation to understand individual difference and the human-environment interactive effect on classroom thermal comfort. Building and Environment, 236, 110259. （SCI Q1)
Hou, H. C., Wang, Y., & Lan, H. (2023). Student residential apartment performance evaluation using integrated AHP-FCE method. Journal of Building Engineering, 67, 106000. （SCI Q1)
Xu, P., Wang, Y., Yao, H., & Hou, H. C. (2023). An exploratory analysis of low-carbon transitions in China's construction industry based on multi-level perspective. Sustainable Cities and Society, 92, 104460. （SCI Q1)
Lai, J. H., Lai, S. Y., Edwards, D. J., & Hou, H. (2023). Building retro-commissioning standard and policy: status quo and future directions. Facilities, 41(5/6), 306-320.
Hou, H., Lai, J. H., Wu, H., & Wang, T. (2023). Digital twin application in heritage facilities management: systematic literature review and future development directions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. （SCI Q2)
Hou, H., Lai, J. H., & Wu, H. (2023). Project-based learning and pedagogies for virtual reality-aided green building education: case study on a university course. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. （SSCI Q2)
Hou, H. C., Zhang, D., & Lai, J. H. (2023). Qualitative and quantitative investigation into the indoor built environment of modular student housing: A multiple-room case study. Energy and Buildings, 280, 112734. （SCI Q1)
2022
Lan, H., Gou, Z., & Hou, C. (2022). Understanding the relationship between urban morphology and solar potential in mixed-use neighborhoods using machine learning algorithms. Sustainable Cities and Society, 87, 104225. （SCI Q1)
Hou, C. H. Y., & Lai, J. H. K. (2022, November). User-centric student housing performance evaluation approach: a case study in the Netherlands. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 1101, No. 6, p. 062015). IOP Publishing.
Lai, J. H., Hou, H., Edwards, D. J., & Yuen, P. L. (2022). An analytic network process model for hospital facilities management performance evaluation. Facilities, 40(5/6), 333-352.
Lai, J. H., Hou, H. C., Chiu, B. W., Edwards, D., Yuen, P. L., Sing, M., & Wong, P. (2022). Importance of hospital facilities management performance indicators: Building practitioners’ perspectives. Journal of Building Engineering, 45, 103428. （SCI Q1)
2021
Lau, E., Hou, H. C., Lai, J. H., Edwards, D., & Chileshe, N. (2021). User-centric analytic approach to evaluate the performance of sports facilities: A study of swimming pools. Journal of Building Engineering, 44, 102951. （SCI Q1)
Yau, Y., Hou, H., Yip, K. C., & Qian, Q. K. (2021). Transaction cost and agency perspectives on eco-certification of existing buildings: A study of Hong Kong. Energies, 14(19), 6375.
Ho, M. Y., Lai, J. H., Hou, H., & Zhang, D. (2021). Key performance indicators for evaluation of commercial building retrofits: Shortlisting via an industry survey. Energies, 14(21), 7327.
Hou, H., Remøy, H., Jylhä, T., & Vande Putte, H. (2021). A study on office workplace modification during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Netherlands. Journal of Corporate Real Estate, 23(3), 186-202.
Yuan, D., Yau, Y., Hou, H., & Liu, Y. (2021). Factors influencing the project duration of urban village redevelopment in contemporary China. Land, 10(7), 707.
Law, R. C., Lai, J. H., Edwards, D. J., & Hou, H. (2021). COVID-19: Research directions for non-clinical aerosol-generating facilities in the built environment. Buildings, 11(7), 282.
Han, D., Hou, H., Wu, H., & Lai, J. H. (2021). Modelling tourists’ acceptance of hotel experience-enhancement Smart technologies. Sustainability, 13(8), 4462.
Ho, M. Y., Lai, J. H. K., Hou, H., & Zhang, D. (2021). Key Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Commercial Building Retrofits: Shortlisting via an Industry Survey. Energies 2021, 14, 7327. Environmental and Economic Evaluations of Building Energy Retrofits, 21.
Yau, Y., Hou, H., Yip, K. C., & Qian, Q. K. (2021). Transaction Cost and Agency Perspectives on Eco-Certification of Existing Buildings: A Study of Hong Kong. Energies 2021, 14, 6375. Environmental and Economic Evaluations of Building Energy Retrofits, 1.
Law, R. C. K., Lai, J. H. K., Edwards, D. J., & Hou, H. (2021). COVID-19: Research Directions for Non-Clinical Aerosol-Generating Facilities in the Built Environment. Buildings 2021, 11, 282.
Hou, H., & Wu, H. (2021). Tourists’ perceptions of green building design and their intention of staying in green hotel. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 21(1), 115-128.
Before 2021
Hou, H., & Wu, H. (2020). Technology for real estate education and practice: a VR technology perspective. Property Management, 38(2), 311-324.
Hou, H. C., Lai, J. H., & Edwards, D. (2020). Gap theory based post-occupancy evaluation (GTbPOE) of dormitory building performance: A case study and a comparative analysis. Building and environment, 185, 107312.
Hou, H., & Wu, H. (2020). A case study of facilities management for heritage building revitalisation. Facilities, 38(3/4), 201-217.
Ho, D., & Hou, H. (2019). Enabling sustainable built heritage revitalisation from a social and technical perspective: A case study. Facilities, 37(11/12), 704-722.
Hou, H., & Wu, H. (2019). What influence domestic and overseas developers’ decisions?. Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 37(2), 153-171.
Hou, H., Ho, D. C., Chung, J. K., & Wong, K. K. (2016). Tight budget constraints and the absence of strategic planning: an exploratory analysis of FM service outsourcing. facilities, 34(7/8), 380-393.
Hou, H., & Ho, D. C. W. (2015). Rapport and its managerial implications in FM service outsourcing relationships. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 19(2), 137-148.