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Comparative analysis of residential building envelopes newly implementing the building insulation code in Damascus
The selection of envelope construction technique has the highest impact on sustaining indoor thermal comfort while reducing energy consumed for...
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High value-added utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as self-leveling mortar: the comprehensive effect of cement
The utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as raw material for gypsum-based self-leveling mortar (GSL) is limited by its low strength and poor...
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Wood Building Construction: Trends and Opportunities in Structural and Envelope Systems
Purpose of ReviewThe main goal of this study was to review the latest developments in the use of wood-based building materials and systems over the...
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Biomaterials technology and policies in the building sector: a review
Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy...
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Thermal analysis of a dynamic double-layer phase change material building envelope
Integration of phase change material (PCM) into the building envelope can improve building energy efficiency. This work aims to numerically...
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Developments on energy-efficient buildings using phase change materials: a sustainable building solution
Energy security and environmental concerns are driving a lot of research projects to improve energy efficiency, make the energy infrastructure less...
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Benefits and limitations of recycled water systems in the building sector: a review
Building construction requires important amounts of freshwater, thus depleting the already stressed natural water resources. This issue could be...
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Towards net-zero carbon buildings: Investigating the impact of early-stage structure design on building embodied carbon
PurposeThis study tries to fill a gap in early-stage design and incorporate LCA results in design from early concept formation. This research aims to...
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Building energy savings by green roofs and cool roofs in current and future climates
The global energy demand has greatly impacted greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Since buildings are responsible for a large portion of...
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Complexity influence of societal development comprehensive indicators on building carbon emission: empirical evidence from China
Carbon mitigation in the building sector is crucial for China to fulfill its commitments towards achieving a carbon peak and carbon neutrality....
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Examining building energy retrofit effects on indoor environmental quality before the Covid-19 era: a critical assessment
The sole purpose of a building design has never been energy efficiency, rather it is considered for health, well-being, and comfort of the occupants....
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Optimisation of energy and life cycle costs via building envelope: a BIM approaches
A surge in energy demand driven by the growing number of buildings and insufficient attention to sustainable and optimised energy-saving procedures...
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Influence of building orientation and thermal mass configuration on the prediction of Natural Ventilation Potential (NVP) of various climates of India
Natural ventilation potential (NVP) of a climate is a theoretical basis, and it gains importance due to the promising need for building energy...
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Agriculture Waste for Sustainable Building Materials
The construction sector is contributing significantly to the generation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through production processes such as...
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Barriers to green building implementation in develo** countries: the case of Iran
Previous studies have often identified and ranked the most frequently reported barriers to green building (GB) implementation in a limited...
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Integrated renewable electrification system modeling and tri-objective optimization analysis for net zero energy institutional building: a simulated case study of green hydrogen production
The World Sustainability Code emphasizes effective energy generation and its efficient utilization. This article focuses on optimizing energy...
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Assessing the combined effect of PV panels’ shading and cool materials on building energy loads in different climates
PV panels are vastly used for sustainable electricity generation, while they can also help the environment by improving buildings’ energy...
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Toward a Sustainable Building Envelope Deals with Climate Change
Climate change has become a reality that severely affects many countries and has made buildings vulnerable to this phenomenon in the exposure to...
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A Conceptual Framework for Achieving Sustainable Building Through Compressed Earth Block: a Case of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
The concept and importance of sustainability and sustainable development are gaining critical recognition and attention around the world. As most...
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Metals are overlooked in the evolution of antibiotic resistance
Metals are increasingly important risk factors for the evolution of antibiotic resistance in environments.
The rapid development of antibiotic...
