E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
596, P. 01037 - 01037
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
There
has
been
an
increasing
number
of
pressures
on
the
construction
sector,
one
cornerstones
economic
development
in
emerging
countries,
to
adopt
sustainable
practices
order
remain
competitive.
As
need
for
cost
reduction
thermal
energy
storage
(TES)
technology
grows,
efficiency
becomes
increasingly
important.
Two
methods
insulating
TES
systems
are
assessed:
powders
that
evacuated
and
materials
placed
outer
storage.
The
goal
this
research
is
improve
building
via
novel
techniques.
a
growing
trend
replace
traditional
glass
with
transparent
wood
because
its
optical
transparency
insulation
qualities
superior
those
glass.
Moreover,
developments
protective
materials,
such
as
rice
straw-based
nanomaterials-based
solutions,
could
help
reduce
amount
used
by
reducing
consumption
buildings.
Energy
can
also
be
enhanced
through
approaches
3D
printing
nanocomposites
systems.
Sustainable
essential
addressing
global
challenges
since
they
provide
environmental
benefits.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(8), P. 1902 - 1902
Published: April 9, 2025
Researchers
and
companies
are
placing
increasing
importance
on
sustainability
to
fight
climate
change.
This
study
analyzes
the
of
hotel
installation,
photovoltaic
(PV)
solar
panels,
transition
from
traditional
lighting
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
bulbs.
The
results
show
that
for
PV
system,
NPV
(net
present
value)
varied
between
3191
11,959
kTND/kW
installation
panels
has
a
positive
100%
in
case
high
market
scenario
79–84%
with
reduced
activity.
Regarding
energy
optimization,
use
LED
bulbs
generates
an
346
713
TND/bulb,
depending
self-consumption
cost
electricity.
Ecological
studies
installing
would
reduce
carbon
dioxide
emissions
by
424
gCO2eq/kWh,
or
61
tCO2eq/year.
Furthermore,
social
evaluations
have
shown
renewable
optimization
point
view
ecological
transition.
In
conclusion,
green
investments
improve
hotels.
However,
fully
exploit
this
potential,
change
consumer
attitudes
is
needed.
Hotels
must
continue
promote
their
efforts
while
making
guests
aware
eco-friendly
choices.
Only
combined
approach,
involving
both
hoteliers
guests,
will
achieve
sustainable
sector.
objective
article
therefore
examine
multidisciplinary
interactions
development
highlighting
inherent
opportunities
approach
success
hospitality
Our
methodological
combines
theoretical
numerical
study.
These
play
major
role
projects
due
economic,
environmental,
technical,
technological
contributions,
which
proves
address
holistic
way.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1453 - 1453
Published: May 17, 2024
The
transition
towards
a
sustainable
future
requires
the
reliable
performance
of
building’s
energy
system
in
order
for
building
to
be
energy-resilient.
“Energy
resilient
cold
climates”
is
an
emerging
concept
that
defines
ability
maintain
minimum
level
indoor
air
temperature
and
minimize
occupant’s
health
risk
during
disruptive
event
grid’s
power
supply
loss
climate.
aim
introduce
extensive
definition
resilience
buildings
apply
it
case
studies.
This
article
first
reviews
progress
provides
overview
energy-resilient
concept.
review
shows
most
relevant
focus
on
short-term
resilience,
serious
gap
related
long-term
context
regions.
presents
basic
buildings,
systematic
framework,
indicators
analyzing
buildings.
Terms
such
as
active
passive
habitability,
survivability,
adaptive
habitable
conditions
are
defined.
applied
two
simulated
Finnish
studies,
old
new
building.
By
analysis,
using
defined
thresholds,
calculated
compared.
Depending
type
building,
results
show
robustness
period
11
h
26
respectively.
failed
provide
habitability
conditions.
impact
8.9
°C,
(Pmin)
12.54
degree
disruption
(DoD)
0.300
speed
collapse
(SoC)
3.75
°C/h,
recovery
(SoR)
0.64
°C/h.
On
other
hand,
performed
better
4
Pmin
17.5
DoD
0.138.
SoC
slow
3.2
°C/h
SoR
fast
0.80
pathway
improvements
resilience.
In
conclusion,
this
work
supports
society
policy-makers
build
society.
Earth and planetary insights.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 23 - 36
Published: July 7, 2024
This
study
explores
the
impact
of
digital
technology
adoption
on
carbon
footprint
SMEs.
Utilizing
a
framework
aligned
with
ISO
Standard
14040
for
Life
Cycle
Assessment,
research
evaluates
how
different
levels
maturity
Portuguese
Ornamental
Stone
SMEs
influence
KPIs
related
to
energy
efficiency,
production
quality,
material
utilization,
and
emissions.
Companies
are
categorized
by
their
Digital
Rank,
ranging
from
DR#0
(no
digitalization)
DR#4
(advanced
integration).
The
findings
indicate
that
higher
associated
significant
environmental
operational
benefits.
For
instance,
companies
at
level
achieve
35.1%
reduction
in
emissions
per
unit
output
compared
those
DR#0.
Additionally,
these
show
substantial
improvements
producing
more
units
kWh
enhanced
raw
yield,
minimizing
waste
optimizing
resource
use.
results
underscore
transformative
potential
technologies
promoting
sustainability
efficiency.
integrate
advanced
tools
not
only
reduce
but
also
improve
competitiveness
productivity.
highlights
necessity
comprehensive
approach
transformation,
encompassing
technological
investments,
organizational
change,
process
optimization.
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
industry
leaders,
leveraging
goals.
It
emphasizes
critical
role
digitalization
supporting
global
transition
low-carbon
economy.
suggests
avenues
future
explore
further
integrated
strategies
long-term
impacts
sustainability.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 5862 - 5862
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Buildings
consume
10%
of
global
energy
and
50%
electricity
for
heating
cooling.
Transitioning
to
energy-efficient
buildings
is
essential
address
the
challenge
meet
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
limit
temperature
rise
below
1.5
°C.
The
shift
from
traditional
smart
grids
has
led
micro,
milli,
nanogrids,
which
share
resources
symbiotically
balance
heating/cooling
demands
dealing
with
acute
doldrums
(dunkelflaute).
This
scoping
review
explores
methods
by
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
can
be
used
in
residential
form
a
nanogrid.
examines
components
concepts
that
promote
seamless
integration
PCMs
houses.
It
also
discusses
key
challenges
(e.g.,
scalability,
stability,
economic
feasibility
high
summer
temperatures),
proposing
community-scale
network
nanogrids
(NoN)
potential
thermochromic
photochromic
materials.
findings
this
highlight
importance
latent
heat
storage
ingenious
grid
architectures
such
as
construct
resilient
houses
future
thereby
offer
practical
insights
policymakers
industries
sector.
Journal of Industrial Textiles,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
There
is
still
a
lot
of
research
space
and
market
demand
for
lightweight,
heat-insulating,
EMI-shielding
construction
materials.
This
paper
develops
compares
the
thermal
insulation,
ohmic
heating
effect,
EMI
shielding
properties
kind
multifunctional
sandwich
material
with
“ROTIS”
“FLAT”
structures.
The
ROTIS-structured
sample
exhibits
slightly
higher
conductivity
than
FLAT-structured
sample,
owing
to
its
lower
volume
porosity
plated
copper
content
per
unit
area.
Since
ROTIS
technology
allows
significant
increase
in
thickness
thinner
raw
materials,
this
structure
an
insulation
Also,
samples
structures
have
better
effect
FLAT
because
active
layer
has
more
area,
while
less
resistance.
Unsatisfactorily,
show
electromagnetic
effectiveness
at
1-1.5
GHz,
which
mainly
due
their
reduced
porosity.
In
conclusion,
materials
that
exhibit
excellent
shielding,
properties,
making
them
suitable
use
as
building
demanding
indoor
temperatures
environments.
