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Dr Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

Dr Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

Postdoctoral Fellow
Arts, Design & Architecture
School of Built Environment

Konstantina is a Research Associate at the Enabling Environments Program (EBEP), undertaking research on home modifications and inclusive design. Prior to joining UNSW BE Konstantina worked as a researcher for the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and for the Centre for Renewable Energy Sources, in Greece. Her research interests focus on universal and inclusive design, light and lighting, energy efficiency in the built environment, urban climate mitigation techniques, etc. In the near future, Konstantina aims to explore the lighting parameters that provide safe environments for people with reduced vision.
Phone
+61-2-9065 2706
E-mail
k.vasilakopoulou@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2025
    Santamouris M; Vasilakopoulou K, 2025, 'Counterbalancing the Impact of Urban Overheating Using Cool Materials', in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp. 3 - 13,
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Vasilakopoulou K; Kolokotsa D; Santamouris M, 2014, 'Cities for Smart Environmental and Energy Futures: Urban Heat Island Mitigation Techniques for Sustainable Cities', in Energy Systems, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 215 - 233,
    Book Chapters | 2013
    , 2013, 'Building integrated concentrating solar systems', in Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications, CRC Press, pp. 563 - 606,
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Vasilakopoulou K; Kolokotsa D; Santamouris M, 2013, 'The contribution of bioclimatic architecture in the improvement of outdoor urban spaces', in Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications, CRC Press,
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Feng J; Gao K; Khan H; Ulpiani G; Vasilakopoulou K; Young Yun G; Santamouris M, 2023, 'Overheating of Cities: Magnitude, Characteristics, Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation, and Future Challenges', Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 48, pp. 651 - 679,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Santamouris M; Vasilakopoulou K, 2023, 'Recent progress on urban heat mitigation technologies', Science Talks, 5, pp. 100105 - 100105,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Vasilakopoulou K; Ulpiani G; Khan A; Synnefa A; Santamouris M, 2023, 'Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules', Solar Energy, 265,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Khan A; Papazoglou EG; Cartalis C; Philippopoulos K; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2022, 'On the mitigation potential and urban climate impact of increased green infrastructures in a coastal mediterranean city', Building and Environment, 221,
    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; Bartesaghi Koc C; HESHMAT MOHAJER H, 2022, 'Analyzing the Impact of Urban Planning and Building Typologies in Urban Heat Island Mitigation', Buildings, 12,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Lagisz M; Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C; Santamouris M; Nakagawa S, 2022, 'Rapid systematic reviews for synthesizing research on built environment', Environmental Development, 43,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Santamouris M; Vasilakopoulou K, 2021, 'Present and future energy consumption of buildings: Challenges and opportunities towards decarbonisation', e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy, 1,
    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, pp. 14216,
    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, pp. 110002,
    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,
    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,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Pisello AL; Saliari M; Vasilakopoulou K; Hadad S; Santamouris M, 2018, 'Facing the urban overheating: Recent developments. Mitigation potential and sensitivity of the main technologies', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 7,
    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,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Synnefa A; Vasilakopoulou K; Kyriakodis GE; Lontorfos V; De Masi RF; Mastrapostoli E; Karlessi T; Santamouris M, 2017, 'Minimizing the energy consumption of low income multiple housing using a holistic approach', Energy and Buildings, 154, pp. 55 - 71,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Vasilakopoulou K; Kolokotsa D; Santamouris M; Kousis I; Asproulias H; Giannarakis I, 2017, 'Analysis of the experimental performance of light pipes', Energy and Buildings, 151, pp. 242 - 249,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Ascione F; Bianco N; De Masi RF; Dousi M; Hionidis S; Kaliakos S; Mastrapostoli E; Nomikos M; Santamouris M; Synnefa A; Vanoli GP; Vassilakopoulou K, 2016, 'Design and performance analysis of a zero-energy settlement in Greece', International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, pp. 1 - 21,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kolokotsa D; Gobakis K; Papantoniou S; Georgatou C; Kampelis N; Kalaitzakis K; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2016, 'Development of a web based energy management system for University Campuses: The CAMP-IT platform', Energy and Buildings, 123, pp. 119 - 135,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Vasilakopoulou K; Synnefa A; Kolokotsa D; Karlessi T; Santamouris M, 2016, 'Performance prediction and design optimisation of an integrated light pipe and artificial lighting system', International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 35, pp. 675 - 685,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Papanicolas C; Lange MA; Fylaktos N; Montenon A; Kalouris G; Fintikakis N; Fintikaki M; Kolokotsa D; Tsirbas K; Pavlou C; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2015, 'Design, construction and monitoring of a near-zero energy laboratory building in Cyprus', Advances in Building Energy Research, 9, pp. 140 - 150,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Santamouris M; Gaitani N; Spanou A; Saliari M; Giannopoulou K; Vasilakopoulou K; Kardomateas T, 2012, 'Using cool paving materials to improve microclimate of urban areas - Design realization and results of the flisvos project', Building and Environment, 53, pp. 128 - 136,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Santamouris M; Xirafi F; Gaitani N; Spanou A; Saliari M; Vassilakopoulou K, 2012, 'Improving the microclimate in a dense urban area using experimental and theoretical techniques - The case of Marousi, Athens', International Journal of Ventilation, 11, pp. 1 - 16,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Gaitani N; Spanou A; Saliari M; Synnefa A; Vassilakopoulou K; Papadopoulou K; Pavlou K; Santamouris M; Papaioannou M; Lagoudaki A, 2011, 'Improving the microclimate in urban areas: A case study in the centre of Athens', Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 32, pp. 53 - 71,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Pavlou K; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2009, 'The Impact of Several Construction Elements on the Thermal Performance of Solar Chimneys', International Journal of Ventilation, 8, pp. 277 - 285,
  • Preprints | 2022
    Lagisz M; Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C; Santamouris M; Nakagawa S, 2022, Rapid systematic reviews for synthesizing research on built environment,
    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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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, , /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
    Other | 2021
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C, 2021, Consumer Factsheet: Home safety resources for older people, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney, ,
    Reports | 2021
    Vasilakopoulou K, 2021, Consumer Factsheet: Home automations for older people and people with disability, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney, ,
    Reports | 2020
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C, 2020, Consumer Factsheet: Home lighting
    Reports | 2020
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C, 2020, Evidence-based practice review: Self-assessment tools for person-environment fit, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, , rhttps://www.homemods.info/resources/hminfo-research-publications/evidence/self-assessment-tools-for-person-environment-fit
    Reports | 2020
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C, 2020, Industry bulletin: COVID-19
    Reports | 2019
    Augros R; Dixon I; Partridge L; Oldfield P; Slee B; Vasilakopoulou K, 2019, Guide to Low Carbon Commercial Buildings – New Build, CRC LCL, Sydney,
    Reports | 2019
    Bridge C; Vasilakopoulou K, 2019, Consumer Factsheet: Bidet douche seats, flexible hoses and bidets, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, ,
    Reports | 2019
    Bridge C; Vasilakopoulou K, 2019, Consumer Factsheet: Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self- injurious behaviour. Ed. 2, Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, ,
    Reports | 2019
    Bridge C; Vasilakopoulou K, 2019, Industry Factsheet: Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour, Ed. 2, Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW Sydney Australia, ,
    Reports | 2018
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C; Weller K, 2018, Summary Bulletin: Ramps, Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, Summary Bulletin,
    Reports | 2018
    Vasilakopoulou K; Bridge C, 2018, Evidence Based Practice Review: Lighting your Way into Home Modifications, 2nd ed., Home Modifications Information Clearinghouse, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, ,
    Reports | 2017
    Santamouris M; Synnefa A; Paolini R; Haddad S; Vasilakopoulou K; Fiorito F; Grashasbi S, 2017, Heat Mitigation Program Western Sydney
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Synnefa A; Vasilakopoulou K; Masi RFD; Kyriakodis GE; Londorfos V; Mastrapostoli E; Karlessi T; Santamouris M, 2017, 'Transformation through Renovation: An Energy Efficient Retrofit of an Apartment Building in Athens', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 1003 - 1014,
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Pavlou K; Vasilakopoulou K; Santamouris M, 2009, 'The impact of several construction elements on the thermal performance of solar chimneys', in International Journal of Ventilation, pp. 277 - 285,