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Publications

Refereed Conference Papers

• Kumar, N., Kitagawa, H., Alfata, M.N.F., Maeda, T., Nakahara, D., Kubota, T., Asawa, T., Hirayama, Y., Trihamdani, A.R. (2023) Experimental study on vertical void for improving natural ventilation in midrise double-loaded apartments, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC), Tokyo, 20-23 May.
• Pratiwi, S.N., Sakita, Y., Tanaka, H., Nishiiri, S., Kubota, T., Takaguchi, H., Surahman, U. (2023) Preferences in living environment assessment and their association with energy consumption in Indonesia, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC), Tokyo, 20-23 May.
• Alvarez, D., Kouda, R., Ho, A.D., Kubota, T. (2023) Scenario analysis of embodied energy and CO2 emissions for multistory apartments in Indonesia, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC), Tokyo, 20-23 May.
• Adhianti, R.A.C., Kubota, T., Pradana, R.P., Lee, H.S. (2023) The impacts of climatic conditions on dengue fever and general emergency hospital admissions in tropical Indonesia, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC), Tokyo, 20-23 May.
• Prasetya, A.B., Ho, A.D., Kubota, T. (2023) Classification of typical layout design for Indonesian apartment buildings, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC), Tokyo, 20-23 May.
• Kumar, N., Bardhan, R., Kubota, T., Tominaga, Y., Shirzadi, M. (2022) Parametric study on vertical void configurations for improving natural ventilation in double-loaded apartments, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE 2022), Montreal, Canada, 25-29 July.
• Alfata, M.N.F., Trihamdhani, A.R., Kubota, T., Asawa, T. (2022) Development of low-carbon affordable apartments in the hot and humid climate of Indonesia: Construction of a full-scale experimental house, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE 2022), Montreal, Canada, 25-29 July.
• Apriliyanthi, S.R., Aziiz, A.D., Sakoi, T., Kubota, T., Koerniawan, M.D., Takiguchi, T., Alfata, M.N.F., Suhedi, F. (2022) Investigation on clothing ensembles and thermal environment of working adults in Indonesia, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (Indoor Air 2022), Kuopio, Finland, 12-16 June.
• Cahya, R.A., Kubota, T., Pradana, R.P., Lee, H.S. (2022) Influence of climatic conditions on communicable diseases in tropical Indonesia, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (Indoor Air 2022), Kuopio, Finland, 12-16 June.
• Aziiz, A.D., Apriliyanthi, S.R., Kubota, T., Sakoi, T., Koerniawan, D., Alfata, M.N.F., Suhedi, F. (2021) Investigation of typical clothing types of adults in Indonesia, Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2021), Seoul, Korea, 24-26 Nov.
• Sani, H., Kubota, T., Surahman, U., Sarkar, A. (2021) Influential factors of sick building syndrome in newly constructed apartments of Indonesia, Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2021), Seoul, Korea, 24-26 Nov.
• Sani, H., Sumi, J., Sarkar, A., Kubota, T., Surahman, U. (2021) Investigation on impacts of air pollution on respiratory health in unplanned houses of tropical Indonesia, Proceedings of the International Conference on Architectural Research and Design, Sustainable Environment and Architecture (ARDC SENVAR 2021), Surabaya, Indonesia, 2-3 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Takahashi, T., Trihamdani, A.R., Mori, H., Asawa, T. (2021) Development of a wind catcher for high-rise apartments in the hot-humid climate of Indonesia, Proceedings of the International Conference on Architectural Research and Design, Sustainable Environment and Architecture (ARDC SENVAR 2021), Surabaya, Indonesia, 2-3 Nov.
• Kubota, T. (2020) Development of low-carbon affordable apartments in the hot-humid climate of Indonesia towards Paris agreement 2030, The 20th International Conference on Sustainable Environment & Architecture (SENVAR 20), Bandung (online), Indonesia, 10 Nov. (Invited speaker)
• Trihamdani, A.R., Tanimoto, A., Kubota, T., Mori, H., Asawa, T., Kitagawa, H. (2020) Development of radiant floor cooling system using phase change material in the hot and humid climate of Indonesia, Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (Indoor Air 2020), Seoul, Korea, 1-5 Nov.
• Sani, H., Kubota, T., Hildebrandt, S., Surahman, U. (2020) Present states of indoor air quality and health in newly constructed high-rise apartment in major cities of Indonesia, Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (Indoor Air 2020), Seoul, Korea, 1-5 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Sumi, J., Adinugraha, K.B., Surahman, U. (2020) Mold, dampness and health in unplanned urban houses in the hot and humid climate of Indonesia, Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (Indoor Air 2020), Seoul, Korea, 1-5 Nov.
• Nugrahanti, F.I., Larasati, D., Morita, K., Kubota, T., Trihamdami, A.R., Inoue, H. (2019) Low carbon affordable apartments in hot-humid climate of Indonesia: Design concept of full-scale experimental house, Proceedings of International Conference of eduARCHsia + Senvar2019, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 25-26 Sep.
• Mori, H., Kubota, T., Zakaria, M.A., Toe, D.H.C. (2019) Effect of air movement on thermal comfort under the hot and humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of International Conference of eduARCHsia + Senvar2019, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 25-26 Sep.
• Adinugraha, K.B., Sumi, J., Parisi, C.A., Kubota, T., Surahman, U. (2019) Dampness, mold health conditions of residents in Kampongs: A case study of Bandung, Indonesia, Proceedings of International Conference of eduARCHsia + Senvar2019, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 25-26 Sep.
• Kubota, T., Sani, H.A., Surahman U., Hildebrandt S. (2019) Investigation of indoor air quality and occupants’ health in houses in major cities of Indonesia, Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Harbin, China, 12-15 July. (invited speaker)
• Kumar, N., Kubota, T., Bardhan, R., Morita, K., Inoue, H. (2019) CFD analysis of air flow in voids for better cross ventilation in multistory buildings in hot and humid climates, Proceedings of 16^th International Building Performance Simulation Association, Rome, Italy, 2-4 Sep.
• Kumar, N., Wang, Z., Kubota, T., Tominaga, Y., Bardhan, R. (2019) Wind tunnel experiments on ventilation effect of void spaces for low-cost apartments in the tropics, Proceedings of the 15^th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Beijing, China, 1-6 Sep.
• Sani, H.A., Hildebrandt S., Surahman U., Kubota, T., Paramita, B., Ray, H.R.D. (2018) Indoor air quality and its effects on health in urban houses of Indonesia: a case study of Surabaya, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2018), Hong Kong, China, 10-12 Dec.
• Trihamdani, A.R., Sumida, K., Kubota, T., Lee, H.S. (2018) Adaptation measures of the existing residential buildings in Hanoi to counteract the effects of future urban warming, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2018), Hong Kong, China, 10-12 Dec.
• Zakaria, M.A., Kanao, D., Kubota, T. (2018) Full-scale experiment on energy-saving effects of thermal insulation for existing urban houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2018), Hong Kong, China, 10-12 Dec.
• Putra, P.M., Surahman, U., Kubota, T., (2018) Household energy consumption of residential buildings in the tropics: factors affecting cooling energy, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2018), Hong Kong, China, 10-12 Dec.
• Mori, H., Kubota, T. (2018) Daily patterns of occupants' window-opening and air-conditioning usage in hot-humid climates of Southeast Asia, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2018), Hong Kong, China, 10-12 Dec.
• Kubota, T., Zakaria, M.A., Ahmad, M.H., Toe, D.H.C. (2017) Energy-saving modification techniques for modern houses in the hot-humid climates of Malaysia, Proceedings of HABITechno 3 International Conference, Bandung, Indonesia, 11 Nov. (invited speaker)
• Zakaria, M.A., Kubota, T., Toe, D.H.C., Ahmad, M.H. (2017)Full-scale experiment on energy-saving modification for urban houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2017), Edinburgh, U.K., 3-5 July.
• Alfata, M.N.F., Kubota, T., Wibowo, A.S. (2017) The effects of veranda space on indoor thermal environments in Dutch colonial buildings in Bandung, Indonesia, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2017), Edinburgh, U.K., 3-5 July.
• Tangabaeva, G., Kubota, T. (2017) Factors affecting the energy consumption for space heating of residential buildings in Tashkent region, Uzbekistan, Proceedings of International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2017), Edinburgh, U.K., 3-5 July.
• Trihamdani, A.R., Kubota, T., Lee, H.S., Sumida, K., Phuong, T.T.T. (2016) Impacts of land use changes on urban heat islands in Hanoi, Vietnam: Scenario analysis, Proceedings of Urban Transitions Global Summit 2016, Shanghai, China, 5-9 Sep.
• Zakaria, M.A., Kubota, T., Abe, S. (2015) Indoor thermal environments in traditional Chinese shophouses with courtyards, Proceedings of the International Joint-Conference, SENVAR-iNTA-AVAN 2015, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 24-26 Nov.
• Zakaria, M.A., Kubota, T., Abe, S. (2015) Indoor thermal environments in traditional Chinese shophouses with courtyards, Proceedings of the International Joint-Conference, SENVAR-iNTA-AVAN 2015, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 24-26 Nov.
• Mori, H., Shigekane, H., Kubota, T., Arethusa, M.T. (2015) Factors influencing window-opening behavior in urban residential buildings of hot-humid Southeast Asia, Proceedings of the International Joint-Conference, SENVAR-iNTA-AVAN 2015, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 24-26 Nov. (Best Paper Award)
• Trihamdani, A.R., Kraus, J., Kubota, T., Lee, H.S. (2015) Influence of existing open spaces and vacant lands on mitigation of urban heat island in Johor Bahru City, Malaysia, Proceedings of the International Joint-Conference, SENVAR-iNTA-AVAN 2015, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 24-26 Nov. (Best Presentation Award)
• Alfata, M.N.F., Hirata, N., Kubota, T., Nugroho, A., Uno, T., Antaryama, I.G.N., Ekasiwi, S.N. (2015) Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated apartments in Surabaya, Indonesia, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and the 3rd International Conference on Building Energy and Environment, ISHVAC-COBEE 2015, Tianjin, China, 12-15 July.
• Zakaria M.A., Kubota, T. (2015) The effects of courtyards on indoor thermal conditions of Chinese shophouse in Malacca, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and the 3rd International Conference on Building Energy and Environment, ISHVAC-COBEE 2015, Tianjin, China, 12-15 July.
• Alfata, M.N.F., Hirata, N., Kubota, T., Nugroho, A., Uno, T., Antaryama, I.G.N., Ekasiwi, S.N. (2015) Field investigation of indoor thermal environments in apartments of Surabaya, Indonesia: Potential passive cooling strategies for middle-class apartments, Proceedings of the 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015, Torino, Italy, 14-17 June.
• Tung, N.H., Trihamdani, A.R., Kubota, T. (2015) Field investigation of indoor thermal environments in urban row houses in Hanoi: Impact of urban heat island on indoor thermal comfort, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment (SuDBE), Reading, UK, 27-29 July.
• Arethusa, M.T., Kubota, T., Nugroho, A.M., Ekasiwi, S.N., Antaryama, I.G.N., Uno, T. (2015) Factors influencing window opening behavior in apartments of Surabaya: A structural equation modelling, Proceedings of 2015 TAU Conference: Mitigating and Adapting Built Environments for Climate Change in the Tropics, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30-31 Mar.
• Trihamdani, A.R., Lee, H.S., Kubota, T., Phuong, T.T.T. (2015) Configuration of green spaces for urban heat island mitigation in Hanoi Master Plan 2030, Proceedings of 2015 TAU Conference: Mitigating and Adapting Built Environments for Climate Change in the Tropics, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30-31 Mar.
• Surahman, U., Kubota, T., Higashi, O. (2015) Life cycle assessment of energy and CO2 emissions for residential buildings in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia, Proceedings of 2015 TAU Conference: Mitigating and Adapting Built Environments for Climate Change in the Tropics, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30-31 Mar.
• Kubota, T., Surahman, U., Higashi, O. (2014) A comparative analysis of household energy consumption in Jakarta and Bandung, Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2014), Ahmedabad, India, 16-18 Dec.
• Surahman, U., Kubota, T., Higashi, O. (2014) Life cycle energy and CO2 emissions of building materials for residential buildings in Jakarta and Bandung, Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2014), Ahmedabad, India, 16-18 Dec.
• Arethusa, M.T., Kubota, T., Nugroho, A.M., Ekasiwi, S.N., Antaryama, I.G.N., Uno, T. (2014) Factors influencing window-opening behavior in apartments of Indonesia, Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2014), Ahmedabad, India, 16-18 Dec.
• Trihamdani, A.R., Lee, H.S., Phuong, T.T.T., Kubota, T., Tanaka, T., Matsuo, K. (2014) The cooling effect of green strategies proposed in the Hanoi Master Plan for mitigation of urban heat island, Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2014), Ahmedabad, India, 16-18 Dec.
• Toe, D.H.C., Kubota, T. (2014) Numerical simulation of passive cooling strategies for urban terraced houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2014), Ahmedabad, India, 16-18 Dec.
• Kubota, T., Toe, D.H.C. (2014) Comprehensive analysis of passive cooling techniques in Malaysian vernacular houses: Application to modern terraced houses, Hausklima Research, 40, 1-10.
• Toe, D.H.C., Kubota, T. (2014) Potential application of vernacular passive cooling techniques to naturally ventilated modern terraced houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, ASHRAE Conference of Efficient, High Performance Building for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines, 24-25 Apr.
• Trihamdani, A.R., Lee, H.S., Phuong, T.T.T., Kubota, T., Tanaka, T., Matsuo, K. (2013) Impact of the green strategy proposed in the Hanoi master plan on urban heat island effects, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Environmental and Architecture (SENVAR), Aceh, Indonesia, 7-9 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Matsunaga, K., Kusuma, H.E., Surahman, U., Nishina, D. (2013) Factors affecting quality of life of residents in major cities of Indonesia: A case study of Bandung, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Environmental and Architecture (SENVAR), Aceh, Indonesia, 7-9 Nov.
• Toe, D.H.C., Kubota, T., Ahmad, M.H. (2013) A comparative study of the indoor thermal environments of naturally ventilated modern and traditional houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of the 2nd Southeast Asian Housing Forum 2013, Johor Bahru, Malaysia 11-12 Dec. (Forthcoming)
• Toe, DHC., Kubota, T. (2012) Reanalysing the ASHRAE RP-884 database to determine thermal comfort criteria for naturally ventilated buildings in hot-humid climate, Proceedings of 28th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2012), Lima, Peru, 7-9 Nov. (Best paper award)
• Surahman, U., Kubota, T. (2012) Life cycle energy and CO2 emissions in unplanned residential buildings of Indonesia, a case study in Bandung, Proceedings of 28th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2012), Lima, Peru, 7-9 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Sakamoto, K., Toe, DHC. (2012) The effects of thermal insulation and exhaust fan on indoor thermal environment in Malaysian terraced houses, Proceedings of 5th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC), Kyoto, 28-31 May.
• Toe, DHC., Kubota, T., Ahmad, MH. (2012) Analysis of outdoor microclimatic factors influencing indoor thermal environment of traditional Malay houses in Malaysia, Proceedings of 5th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC), Kyoto, 28-31 May.
• Surahman, U., Kubota, T. (2012) Development of a life cycle assessment model for residential buildings in Indonesia: a pilot survey in Bandung, Proceedings of 5th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC), Kyoto, 28-31 May.
• Kubota, T., Toe, DHC. (2011) Local wisdom in Malaysian vernacular architecture: comparison of thermal environment between traditional and modern houses, Proceedings of the 12th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Malang, Indonesia, 10-11 Nov (Keynote address).
• Kubota, T., Tajima, K., Said, I., Rasidi, M.H., Sakamoto, C. (2011) Developing a participatory workshop method for use with children in urban heat island mitigation strategies in Malaysia, Proceedings of 11th International Congress of Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA 2011), Tokyo, 19-21 Sep.
• Oliva, E.C., Kubota, T. (2011) Analysis of lifestyle changes in the relocated slum dwellers of Tacloban city, Philippines specially focusing on the energy consumption pattern, Proceedings of 11th International Congress of Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA 2011), Tokyo, 19-21 Sep.
• Toe, DHC., Kubota, T. (2011) A review of thermal comfort criteria for naturally ventilated buildings in hot-humid climate with reference to the adaptive model, Proceedings of 27th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2011), Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 13-15 July.
• Toe, DHC., Kubota, T. (2010) A review of adaptive model of thermal comfort for naturally ventilated buildings in hot-humid climate, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), Kita-Kyusyu, Japan, 9-12 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Toe, DHC. (2010) Passive cooling methods for modern houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia with special focus on night ventilation technique, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), Kita-Kyusyu, Japan, 9-12 Nov.
• Kubota, T., Jeong, S., Toe, DHC., Ossen DR. (2010) Energy consumption and air-conditioning usage in residential buildings of Malaysia, Proceedings of the 11th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Surabaya, Indonesia, 14-16 Oct.
• Toe, DHC., Kubota, T. (2009) Analysis of night ventilation potential for residential buildings in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, Proceedings of Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2009), University Laval, Canada, 22-24 June.
• Kubota, T. and Toe, DHC. (2008) Passive cooling of residential buildings in hot-humid climate of Malaysia: Night ventilation technique, Proceedings of the 9th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia, 1-3 Dec.
• Kubota, T., Miura, M., Supian Ahmad, Tominaga, Y. and Mochida, A. (2008) Planning methods of residential neighborhoods for achieving acceptable wind environment under local climatic conditions: a comparison of Japanese and Malaysian cases, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures (AWAS), Jeju, Korea, 29-31 May (Invited speaker).
• Kubota, T. (2006) Usage of air-conditioners and windows in residential areas in Johor Bahru City: planning methods of coastal residential areas in consideration of wind flow, Proceedings of the 7th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Hasanuddin University Makassar Indonesia, Nov.
• Kubota, T. and Miura, M. (2005) Standard for neighborhood planning in consideration of wind flow: wind environmental evaluation in major cities of Japan, International Symposium on Sustainable Development of Asia City Environment, Xi'an, China, Nov.
• Kubota, T. and Supian Ahmad (2005) Energy efficient city in Malaysia: wind flow in neighborhood areas, Proceedings of the 6th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Bandung, Indonesia, Sep (Keynote address).
• Kubota, T. and Supian Ahmad (2005) Questionnaire survey on behavior for natural ventilation and electricity consumption in terraced houses: a case study of Johor Bahru City, Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA) Conference 2005, Penang, Malaysia, Sep.
• Toe, D.H.C., Kubota, T. (2004) Potential application of vernacular passive cooling techniques to naturally ventilated modern terraced houses in hot-humid climate of Malaysia, ASHRAE Conference of Efficient, High Performance Building for Developing Economies, Manila, Philippines, 24-25 Apr. (Forthcoming)
• Kubota, T. and Supian Ahmad (2004) Wind environment evaluation in neighborhood residential areas in Malaysia, Proceedings of the 5th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture (SENVAR), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Dec.
• Kubota, T. and Miura, M. (2000) Measuring the wind flow in the residential areas in Tokyo for improving environmental quality, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Quality of Life in Cities 21st Century, Vol.1, School of Buildings and Real Estate, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Mar.

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