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BOOKS, BOOKLETS, BOOK CHAPTERS

  2022: Serghides D., Dimitriou S. (2022) Zero Energy Hospitals in the Mediterranean and the Balkan Region, E-Book Published by The Cyprus Institute,  ISBN 978-9925-7759-2-7 https://repository.cyi.ac.cy/handle/CyI/1537

  2022: Serghides, D., Dimitriou, S., Kyprianou, I., Papanicolas, C. (2022). Enhancing the Microclimate Toward Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Urban Isles of the Mediterranean Region. In: Sayigh, A. (eds) Achieving Building Comfort by Natural Means. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04714-5_4 

  2022: Serghides D., Katafygiotou M., Kyprianou I., Dimitriou S. (2022) Indicators towards Zero Energy Houses for the Mediterranean Region.  Springer Nature, Chapter 12, in book: Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions in the Building Industry https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15218-4_12

  2022:Serghides D., Dimitriou S., Kyprianou I., Giannakis E., Zittis G. (2022) Developing Sustainable Cities for Climate Change Mitigation. In: Sayigh A. (eds) eBook ISBN
978-3-030-76221-6, Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76221-6_30

  2022: Serghides D., Dimitriou S., Kyprianou I. (2022) Mediterranean Hospital Energy Performance Mapping: The Energy Auditing as a Tool Towards Zero Energy Healthcare Facilities. In: Sayigh A. (eds) Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76221-6_50

  2022: Dimoudi A. et al. (2022) The Energy Performance of Hospital Buildings in the South Balkan Region: The Prospects for Zero-Energy Hospitals. In: Sayigh A. (eds) Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76221-6_83

  2022: Kyprianou I., Varo A., Puig S.M.I., Serghides D. (2022) Energy Poverty and Policy Implications in Two Mediterranean Countries. In: Sayigh A. (eds) Sustainable Energy Development and Innovation. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76221-6_61

  2021: Leon C., et al. (2021). Downscaling climate change impacts, socio-economic implications and alternative adaptation pathways for islands and outermost regions. Madrid: McGraw­Hill. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5141549  

  2020: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou (2020), Paving the Way Towards Zero Energy Hospitals in the Mediterranean Region, Springer Nature AG Switzerland, 2020 159, A. Sayigh (ed.), Green Buildings and Renewable Energy, Innovative Renewable EnergyZero Energy,  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30841-4_11

  2020: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou, C. Papanicolas (2020), Chapter 5, The Bioclimatic Approach in Developing Smart Urban Isles for Sustainable Cities. In: Sayigh A. (eds) Renewable Energy and Sustainable Buildings. Innovative Renewable Energy. Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18488-9_5 

  2016: Katafygiotou, Martha C., and Despina K. Serghides. "Schools: Trends and Perspectives." Energy Performance of Buildings. Springer, 251-268 Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 S.-N. Boemi et al. (eds.), Energy Performance of Buildings, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-20831-2_13

  2016: D.K.Serghides, M.Michaelidou, Stella Dimitriou, M.C.Katafygiotou. "Energy Refurbishment Towards Nearly Zero Energy Terrace Houses for the Mediterranean Region". Mediterranean Green Buildings & Renewable Energy, Chapter: 22.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30746-6_21

  2015: D.K.Serghides, “Low-Energy Architecture: From Theory to Design” Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind Vol I. Springer International Publishing, 2015. Chapter 50, Pg. 561-568.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17777-9_50

  2015: D.K.Serghides et al, "Energy-Efficient Refurbishment of Existing Buildings: A Multiple Case Study of Terraced Family Housing." Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind Vol I. Springer International Publishing, 2015. Chapter 49, Pg. 551-560.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17777-9_49

  2013: D.K. Serghides and M.C. Katafygiotou, "The role of materials in the energy efficient retrofitting of traditional buildings", Pg 728-735, Book title: “Materials and processes for energy: communicating current research and technological developments”, Formatex Research Center, ISBN (13): 978-84-939843-7-3, August 2013,  https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/62459956.pdf

  2011: Serghides D.K. “Low Energy Design Solutions for the Mediterranean Area” Contr. in the book “High Energy Efficient Schools in the Mediterranean Area TEENERGY Schools” pp.80-83. Edited by TEENERGY Province of Lucca, 2011, Tipografia San Marco Litotipo, Lucca.

  2011: Serghides D.K. “Pilot Projects in Cyprus “Contr. in the book “High Energy Efficient Schools in the Mediterranean Area TEENERGY Schools” pp. 136-152. Edited by TEENERGY Province of Lucca, 2011, Tipografia San Marco Litotipo, Lucca.

  2011: Serghides D.K. “The 5 Thematic Brochures as Communication Tool of TEENERGY Project” Contr. in the book “High Energy Efficient Schools in the Mediterranean Area TEENERGY Schools” pp.204-205. Edited by TEENERGY Province of Lucca, 2011, Tipografia San Marco Litotipo, Lucca, www.teenergy.eu 

  2011: Serghides D.K. ed. “Passive Cooling” Booklet. TEENERGY, Cyprus University of Technology. Published by Mojo communication & Design ltd, Nicosia, 2011.

  2011: Serghides D.K. ed. “High Energy Efficient Architecture” Booklet. TEENERGY, Cyprus University of Technology. Published by Mojo communication & Design ltd, Nicosia, 2011. Translated in Greek, Italian and Spanish. Translated in Greek, Italian and Spanish.

  2011: Serghides D.K. ed. “Indoor Comfort” Booklet. TEENERGY, Cyprus University of Technology. Published by Mojo communication & Design ltd, Nicosia, 2011. Translated in Greek, Italian and Spanish.

  2010: Serghides D.K. ed. “Bioclimatic Architecture” Booklet. TEENERGY, Cyprus University of Technology. Published by Mojo communication & Design ltd, Nicosia, 2010. Translated in Greek, Italian and Spanish.

  2008: “Optimisation of Fenestration Shading for Low Energy Building Design”- Contr. In Book “Renewable Energy Innovative Technologies and New Ideas” Nr Zamowienia 428/08 pp. 331-339.

PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  2023: Kyprianou, I.; Serghides, D.; Thomson, H.; Carlucci, S. Learning from the Past: The Impacts of Economic Crises on Energy Poverty Mortality and Rural Vulnerability. Energies 2023, 16, 5217. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135217

  2022: D. Serghides et al., Energy performance of healthcare facilities in 3 climatic zones in Cyprus, Published by EDP Sciences, Renew. Energy Environ. Sustain. Vol, No (2022) https://doi.org/10.1051/rees/2022004

  2022: Kyprianou I., Serghides D. and Salvatore C., “Urban vulnerability in the EMME region and sustainable development goals:A new conceptual framework”, Sustainable Cities and Society, 103763, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2022.103763Get

  2022:Kyprianou I., Salvatore C. and Serghides D., “Energy affordability and trends of mortality in Cyprus”, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2022,  https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2022.2046581 

  2021: Carmelo J. León, Elias Giannakis, George Zittis, Despina Serghides, Yen E. Lam-González & Carmen García (2021): Tourists’ Preferences for Adaptation Measures to Build Climate Resilience at Coastal Destinations. Evidence from Cyprus, Tourism Planning & Development, https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2021.1958914

  2020: S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou, N. Papanicolas and D. Serghides, A new approach in the refurbishment of the Office buildings – From Standard to Alternative nearly Zero Energy buildings, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2020.1749629  

  2020: E. Giannakis, D.K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, G. Zittis, Land transport CO2 emissions and climate change: evidence from Cyprus, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 39(7): 634-647. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2020.1743704

  2020: I. Kyprianou and D. Serghides, “Dealing with Energy Poverty in Cyprus – an overview”, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2019.1699560 

  2019: I. Kyprianou, D. K. Serghides, A. Varo, J. P. Gouveia, D. Kopeva and L. Murauskaite, Energy Poverty Policies and Measures in 5 EU Countries: A Comparative Study, Energy and Buildings, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.05.003    

  2019: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou and C. Papanicolas, The Bioclimatic Approach in Developing Smart Urban Isles for Sustainable Cities, Renewable Energy and Environmental. Sustainability Journal, Vol. 4 (2019) 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/rees/2018006

  2017: D.K. Serghides, M. Michaelidou, M. Christofi, S. Dimitriou, M. Katafygiotou, Energy Refurbishment Towards Nearly Zero Energy Multi-family Houses, for Cyprus, Procedia Environmental Sciences, Volume 38, 2017, Pages 11-19, ISSN 1878-0296,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2017.03.068

  2017: D. K. Serghides, S. D. Dimitriou, M. Michaelidou , M. Christofi , M. Katafygiotou (2017). Achieving Nearly Zero Energy Multi-family Houses in Cyprus through Energy Refurbishments. Energy and Environmental Engineering 5(1): 19-28, 2017 http://www.hrpub.org

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13189/eee.2017.050103  

  2017: Serghides D., Dimitriou S., Kyprianou I., Papanicolas N., The Adaptive Comfort Factor in Evaluating the Energy Performance of Office Buildings in the Mediterranean Coastal Cities, Energy Procedia 134:683-691 · October 2017, doi  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.588

  2017: Pignatta G., Chatzinikola C., Artopoulos G., Papanicolas C.N., Serghides D. & Santamouris M., “Analysis of the indoor thermal quality in low income Cypriot households during winter”, Energy and Buildings, Volume 152: 766-775 · October 2017.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.006

  2016:  Serghides, D., Michaelidou. K., Christofi, M., Dimitriou, S. & Katafygiotou, M. C, “Energy Refurbishment Towards nearly Zero Energy Multi-Family Houses, for Cyprus”, Procedia Environmental Sciences, 11-19,  https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-environmental-sciences/vol/38/suppl/C   

  2016: Serghides, D. K., Dimitriou, S., Katafygiotou, M. C. ” Towards European targets by monitoring the energy profile of the Cyprus housing stock”, Energy and Buildings, Volume 132: 130-140 · November 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.06.096

  2016:  Serghides, D. K., Dimitriou S., M. C. Katafygiotou, C. Chatzinikola, "Monitoring Indicators of the Building Envelope for the Optimisation of the Refurbishment Processes." Int. Jour. of Contemporary Arch, 3. 1 (2016): 1-10,  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GDj_VDYAAAAJ&hl=de .

   2015: Serghides, D. K., Dimitriou, S., Katafygiotou, M. C., & Michaelidou, M. "Energy Efficient Refurbishment towards Nearly Zero Energy Houses, for the Mediterranean Region". Energy Procedia, 83, 533-543.  ttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.12.173

  2015: Serghides, D., Markides, M., & Katafygiotou, M. "Energy Retrofitting of the Mediterranean Terrace Dwellings", 1(1), 138-145. Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development (RESD) June 2015 - ISSN 2356-8569 http://apc.aast.edu,  http://dx.doi.org/10.21622/resd.2015.01.1.138

  2015: Theophilou, M. K., and D. Serghides. "Estimating the characteristics of the Urban Heat Island Effect in Nicosia, Cyprus, using multiyear urban and rural climatic data and analysis." Energy and Buildings 108: 137-144.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.08.034

  2015: Theophilou, M. K., and D. Serghides. "Drought in Nicosia using Standardized Precipitation Index SPI-n and BMDI drought index." Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment. International Society for Optics and Photonics.  https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2196266

  2014: D. Serghides, D. K., Chatzinikola, C. K., & Katafygiotou, M. C. (2015). Comparative studies of the occupants’ behaviour in a university building during winter and summer time. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 34(8), 528-551. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2014.905578

  2014: M.K. Theophilou & D. Serghides, “Heat island effect for Nicosia, Cyprus”, Advances in Building Energy Research, Special Issue: Mitigating urban heat island using cool roof technologies, part two. Volume 8, Issue 1, pages 63-73. Published online: 24 Jun 2014.   https://doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2014.890538

  2014: Katafygiotou, M., Serghides, D. “Analysis of structural elements and energy consumption of school building stock in Cyprus: Energy simulations and upgrade scenarios of a typical school.” Energy and Buildings, Published Online, Volume 72, Pages 8–16.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.12.024

  2014: M. C. Katafygiotou, D.K. Serghides, “Thermal comfort of a typical secondary school building in Cyprus”, Article in Press in Sustainable Cities and Society Journal. Vol 13., Pages 303–312.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2014.03.004

  2014:  Katafygiotou, M. C., & Serghides, D. K. (2014). Indoor comfort and energy performance of buildings in relation to occupants' satisfaction: investigation in secondary schools of Cyprus. Advances in Building Energy Research, 8(2), 216-240.  https://doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2013.865554

  2014:  Katafygiotou, M. C., & Serghides, D. K. (2015). Bioclimatic chart analysis in three climate zones in Cyprus. Indoor and Built Environment, 24(6), 746-760.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X14526909

  2012 Serghides D.K., Georgakis C., “The Building Envelope of Mediterranean Houses – Optimisation of Mass and Insulation” Journal of Building Physics, Volume 36 No1, ISSN: 1744-2591. Pp.83-98,  https://doi.org/10.1177/1744259112448369

  2010: Serghides D.K.  “Mediterranean Traditional Architecture versus Contemporary Architecture-The Energy Challenge”- “The Open Construction & Building Technology” Journal. Volume 4, ISSN: 1874-8368.   DOI: 10.2174/1874836801004010029

  2009: Serghides D.K. “Optimisation of Insulation on Mediterranean Houses” ICPSR Journal «ISESCO Science and Technology Vision », Volume 5, Issue n° 8- November 2009 (79-83) ISSN: 1114-8829,  http://www.science4innovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ICPSR8.pdf 

  2009: Serghides D.K.  “The Wisdom of Our Ancestors – Lessons from Traditional Mediterranean Architecture” RE International journal Renewable Energy, Global Regional Outlook, pp.134-137.

PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  2020: I. Kyprianou and D. Serghides, “Challenges Faced in Energy Poverty Research by Small Scale Member States in Europe”, IOP Conference Series: Earth Environ. Sci. 410 012086, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/410/1/012086 

  2019: E. Giannakis, D.K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, G. Zittis, Land Transport and CO2 Emissions in Cyprus: Smart Decarbonisation Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation, 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RESEE), Nicosia, Cyprus, November 1-2, 2018

  2019: I. Kyprianou, D.K. Serghides and S. Dimitriou, An Overview of Energy Poverty - Policies and Measures in Cyprus, 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RESEE), Nicosia, Cyprus, November 1-2, 2018

  2019: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou, A. Zotou and C. Papanicolas, A new approach in the refurbishment of the Office buildings – From nearly Zero buildings to Smart Energy buildings, 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RESEE), Nicosia, Cyprus, November 1-2, 2018

  2018: I. Kyprianou, D. K. Serghides, Energy Poverty in Cyprus and the use of Geographic Information Systems, Proc. SPIE 10773, Sixth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2018), 107730K (6 August 2018); DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2326172        

  2018: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou and C. Papanicolas, The Bioclimatic Approach in Developing Smart Urban Isles for Sustainable Cities, World Renewable Energy Congress - WREN 18, July 30- August 3, 2018, London, UK

  2017: D. K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, I. Kyprianou and C. Papanicolas, The adaptive comfort factor in evaluating the energy performance of office buildings in the Mediterranean coastal cities, Energy Procedia, Volume 134, 2017, Pages 683-691, ISSN 1876-6102, DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.588

  2016: D.K. Serghides, S. Dimitriou, M. Katafygiotou, The average buildings as means of optimised energy refurbishment strategies for the Cyprus housing stock, BEST 2016 - The 1st International Conference on buildings, energy, systems and technology, Belgrade, November 2-4, 2016

  2016: Chatzinikola, K., Pignatta, G., Santamouris, M. & Serghides, D., “Winter Indoor Thermal Comfort in Low Income Households in Cyprus”, 5th International Conference on RES and EE, Nicosia, Cyprus.

  2016:  Serghides, D., Michaelidou. K., Christofi, M., Dimitriou, S. & Katafygiotou, M. C, “Energy Refurbishment Towards nearly Zero Energy Multi-Family Houses, for Cyprus”, Sustainable Synergies from Buildings to the Urban Scale, October 2016, Thessaloniki, Greece.

   2016:  D.K.Serghides, Stella Dimitriou, M.Michaelidou, M.C.Katafygiotou, “Energy Refurbishment towards nearly Zero Energy Multi-Family Houses, for Cyprus”, 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy Sources & Energy Efficiency- New Challenges, Nicosia, Cyprus

  2015: D.K.Serghides, M.Michaelidou, Stella Dimitriou, M.C.Katafygiotou. "Energy Refurbishment Towards Nearly Zero Energy Terrace Houses for the Mediterranean Region". Mediterranean Green Energy Forum, August 2015, Florence.

  2015: D.K.Serghides, S.Dimitriou, M.C.Katafygiotou & M.Michaelidou, “Energy Efficient Refurbishment Towards Nearly Zero Energy Houses for the Mediterranean Region”, SEB15 - International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2015, 1-3 July 2015, Lisbon, Portugal.

  2015: D.K.Serghides, Stella Dimitriou, M.C.Katafygiotou & M. Markides, “Monitoring Indicators of the Building Envelope for the Optimisation of the Refurbishment Proceesses”, International Conference with Exhibition S.ARCH – Environment and Architecture, 19-20 May 2015, pp. 120-129, Budva, Montenegro.

  2015: C.K. Chatzinikola,  D.K.Serghides, M. Santamouris, “Effect of the Orientation on the Winter Indoor Temperatures and on the Energy Consumption of Low-Income Dwellings in the Mediterranean Region”, International Conference with Exhibition S.ARCH – Environment and Architecture, 19-20 May 2015, Budva, Montenegro, Conference proceedings, June 2015, ISBN 978-3-9816624-5-0, pp. 406-414.

  2015: Despina Serghides, M. Markides & Martha Katafygiotou, “Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean houses - Investigating Energy Conservation in Terrace Dwellings”, 2nd International Conference - Mediterranean Green Energy Forum – MGEF 2015, 26-28 March 2015, Marrakech- Morocco.

  2015: Μ.Κ. Theophilou & D. Serghides, Drought in Nicosia Using Standardized Precipitation Index SPI-n and BMDI Drought Index, RSCy 2015 - ʽThird International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of Environmentʼ,  16-19 March, 2015, Paphos, Cyprus.

  2014: Article in Greek: Δ.Κ. Σεργίδου, M.A. Mαρκίδου& M.Καταφυγιώτου, Κατοικίες Συνεχούς Δόμησης με Σχεδόν Μηδενική Ενεργειακή Κατανάλωση, 10th National Conference for Renewable Energy Sources, 26-28 November 2014, Thessaloniki.

  2014: D.K. Serghides, N. Sabuhi, T. Koutra, M.C.Katafygiotou and M. Markides, “Energy Efficient Refurbishment of existing buildings: A multiple case study of Single Family Houses”, In Conference Proceedings of the 9th Energy Forum, pp. 965-973, 28-29 October 2014, Bressanone, Italy.

  2014: Μ.Κ. Theophilou & D. Serghides, Monitoring Drought in Cyprus Using Standardized Precipitation Index SPI-n., RSCy 2014: ʽSecond International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of Environmentʼ,  07-10 April, 2014, Paphos, Cyprus.

  2014: D.K.Serghides, T. Koutra, N. Sapuhi, M.C.Katafygiotou & M. Markides, “Sustainable and Low Energy Buildings: A Case Study for the Cyprus Multi Storey Residential Buildings”, In Conference Proceedings of Energy and the Environment 2014, pp. 211-222, 21-24 October 2014, Croatia. 

  2014: Serghides, D. et al, Energy Efficient Refurbishment of existing buildings: A multiple case study of Terraced Family Housing. World Renewable Energy Congress 12 – WRECXIII, p.23, August 2014.

  2014: D.K.Serghides, N. Saboohi, T. Koutra, M.C.Katafygiotou & M. Markides, “Energy Efficient Refurbishment of existing buildings: A multiple case study of Terraced Family Housing”, In Conference Proceedings of WREC 2014, University of Kingston, 3-8 August, 2014, London.

  2013: Despina.K.Serghides & Martha.C.Katafygiotou, “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Scenarios in University Buildings, in an Urban Context”, In Proceedings of Echopolis Conference, October 2013, Athens.

  2013: D.K. Serghides, C.K. Chatzinikola, M.C. Katafygiotou, "Comparative studies of the occupants' behaviour in a University building during winter and summer time”, In Proceeding of 34th AIVC Conference, Energy conservation technologies for mitigation and adaptation in the built environment: The role of ventilation strategies and smart materials. Pp. 199-201, September 2013, Athens.

  2013: D.K.Serghides, M.C.Katafygiotou, "Energy Auditing and Energy Conservation in a University Building", In proceedings of “RES” International Conference “Renewable Energy Sources June 6-7, Nicosia, Cyprus.

  2013: C.K.Chatzinikola, D.K.Serghides, M.C.Katafygiotou, "Occupants’ behaviour and the energy consumption during summer in a University building", In proceedings of “RES” International Conference “Renewable Energy Sources, Pp.48-57, June 6-7, Nicosia, Cyprus.

  2012: M. K. Theophilou, D. Pashiardis Stelios, Serghides, M.Katafygiotou, “Climate Change - Extreme Weather Events in Cyprus” In proceedings of “POEM2012” Power Options for the Eastern Mediterranean Region. November 19-21. Limassol, Cyprus.

  2012: Accepted as a Poster M. C. Katafygiotou, D. Serghides, “The prospects for energy efficiency for an old school building on the mountainous area of Cyprus”, EUROSUN conference, September 18-20, RijeKa, Croatia.

  2012: Plenary speaker: Dr. D. Serghides, “Bioclimatic Architecture for Energy Efficient Buildings”.  Proceedings of “IRENEC2012” Renewable Energy Sources, International Conference. June 28-30. Istanbul, Turkey.

  2012: Katafygiotou M.K., Serghides D.K. Bioclimatic charts’ analysis in coastal areas of Cyprus. In proceedings of “IRENEC2012” Renewable Energy Sources, International Conference. June 28-30. Istanbul, Turkey.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Katafygiotou M.K. “Critical assessment of the school performance on the mountainous climatic zone in Mediterranean area for zero energy schools” Paper accepted in proceedings. “IRENEC2011” Renewable Energy Sources, International Conference. October 6-8. Istanbul, Turkey.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Theophilou M., Pashiardis S., Katafygiotou M.K. Climate trends in Cyprus. “IRENEC2011” Renewable Energy Sources, International Conference. October 6-8. Istanbul, Turkey.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Katafygiotou M.K. Critical assessment of the school performance on the inland climatic zone in Mediterranean area. Paper accepted in proceedings “ISES Solar World Congress 2011” – International Conference. August 28- September 2. Kassel University, Germany.

  2011: Serghides D.K. “Comparative Studies of Fenestration Design for Low Energy Conservation in Buildings in the Mediterranean Region” Paper accepted in proceedings “ELCAS” International Conference & Symposium (Energy, Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability) 19-21 June, Nisyros, Greece.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Katafygiotou M.K. Critical assessment of the school performance on the coastal climatic zone in Mediterranean area. Paper accepted in proceedings “ELCAS” International Conference & Symposium (Energy, Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability) 19-21 June, Nisyros, Greece.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Katafygiotou M.K. Energy Auditing in Three Schools in the Mountainous Climatic Zone in Cyprus Paper accepted in proceedings “RES” International Conference “Renewable Energy Sources” May 19-20, Nicosia.

  2011: Serghides D.K, Katafygiotou M.K. Αξιολόγηση ποιότητας δόμησης και ενεργειακής απόδοσης σχολείων στην Κύπρο σε περιοχές της ενδοχώρας. Paper accepted in proceedings ARENEP 2011 “Architecture, Energy & Environment in Buildings and Cities” PanHellenic Conference. May 3-4. Athens. Greece.

  2011: Δ.Κ. Σεργίδη, Μ.Θεοφίλου, Σ. Πασιαρδής, Μ.Κ. Καταφυγιώτου. Kλιματικές αλλαγές στην Κύπρο κατά τη διάρκεια του 20ου αιώνα. Paper accepted in proceedings ARENEP 2011 “Architecture, Energy & Environment in Buildings and Cities” PanHellenic Conference. May 3-4. Athens. Greece.

  2010:  Serghides D.K., “The Dynamics of the Building Envelope – Fenestration, the Human Factor, Indoor Comfort and Energy Efficiency” Session 15: Progress on ventilation, indoor air quality and lighting, PALENC2010 International Conference proceedings “Cooling the Cities”. September 28 - October 1. Rhodes, Greece.

  2010: Serghides D.K.,” Ventilation and Infiltration in the Zero Energy House“ Session 08: Progress on natural and hybrid ventilation books@heliotopos.net, PALENC2010 International Conference proceedings “Cooling the Cities”. September, 28-October 1. Rhodes, Greece.

  2009: “The Effectiveness of Concrete for energy Efficient Buildings and Thermal Comfort in Mediterranean Houses” in the 16th Concrete Conference proceedings “Concrete & Environment”, 21-23 October, Paphos.

  2008: “Integrated Design for the Zero Energy House and the Human Factor–PLEA towards Zero Energy Building PLEA Conference Proceedings, October 2008, ISBN: 78-1-905254-34-7, Paper ID. 745

  2008: Serghides D.K., “Fenestration Shading, the Human Factor and Energy Efficient Buildings”- EuroSun2008 1st International Conference proceedings, on “Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Sustainable Solar Buildings”, pp71, Paper no. 405.

  2007: Serghides D.K., “Low Energy Building Design–The Effectiveness of Mass “ PALENC Proceedings “Building Low Energy Cooling & Advanced Ventilation Technologies in the 21st Century 27-29 September 2007, Crete, Greece.

  2006: Serghides D.K., “Bioclimatic Deigns for the New University of Cyprus Campus-Student Housing”, International Workshop Energy Performance and Environmental Quality of Buildings, Milos Conference Proceedings “EPEQUP”.

  1999: Serghides D.K., “Bioclimatic Designs for the New University of Cyprus Campus, 2nd Competition Phase a Student Housing”, ISES ’99 Solar World Congress Proceedings.

  1997: Serghides D.K., “Comparative Assessment of Shape Variation for Mediterranean Houses”, ISES ’97 Solar World Congress Proceedings, Taejon, Korea, KSES, D4, p.300.

  1996: Serghides D.K., “Prototype Solar House for Cyprus”, EuroSun 1996 Internationales Sonnenforum Vol.10 pp.1128-1130.

  1995: Serghides D.K., “Integrated Approaches to Energy Efficient Building Design”, ISES ’95 Solar World Congress Proceedings, Johannesburg, SA.

  1993: Serghides D.K., “Zero Energy of the Mediterranean Houses”, ISES ’93 Solar World Congress Vol.7 Solar Architecture pp.248-256.

  1992: Serghides D.K., “The Solarium and the Courtyard as Climatic Modifiers in Mediterranean Houses”, 2nd World Renewable Energy Congress Vol.4 Solar and Low Energy Architecture pp. 1752-1764.

  1992: Serghides D.K., “Our Architectural Heritage is at Risk”, ASRE ’92 International Conference on Applications of Solar and Renewable Energy, Egyptian Solar Energy Society.

ARTICLES IN PUBLIC PRESS

  1999: “The Wisdom of Traditional Architecture”, Fileleftheros, Sept.14

  1994: “Alternative Sources of Energy-Solar & Wind Energy: How they are used internationally”, Alithia, July 3

  1994: “Islands in the Sun: Solar and other Renewable Sources of Energy”, Opening Speech in Press Conference. Published in local Press July 2-7

  1994: “Solutions of Solar Energy for Islands in the Sun”, Alithia, June 28

  1994: “Islands in the Sun: Solar and other Renewable Sources of Energy”, Introduction to the Conference “Islands in the Sun” Local Press June 28-July3

  1993: “The Solarium and the Courtyard as Bioclimatic Modifiers in Mediterranean Architecture”, Fileleftheros, October 7

  1992: “Reduction of the Ozone Layer”, Agon, December 5

  1992: “International Conference of Energy”, Agon, October

  1992: “Technologies of Solar Energy”, Epifyllida, Fileleftheros, June 17

  1992: “Solutions of Solar Energy in United Nations Conference”, Fileleftheros, June

  1992: “Strong Messages for Solar Energy”, Fileleftheros, June 1

  1992: “Architecture and Environment”, Speech for United Nations Day, Fileleftheros, May 29

  1992: “Solar Energy for an Environmentally Sustainable World”, Fileleftheros May22

  1992: “United Nations Conference on Environment and Development”, Fileleftheros, April

  1992: “Architecture and Energy”, Fileleftheros May 28