Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 852 - 852
Published: May 10, 2023
Urban
heat
islands
(UHIs)
are
negatively
impacting
the
quality
of
urban
environment
and
outdoor
thermal
comfort
(OTC)
levels,
which
have
raised
concerns
regarding
their
impact
on
health
well-being.
Understanding
OTC
level
is
crucial,
particularly
in
tropical
cities
with
year-round
high
temperatures
humidity.
A
study
was
conducted
Kuala
Lumpur
(KL),
Malaysia,
to
determine
a
selected
area
through
microclimate
measurements
questionnaire
surveys
1157
respondents.
Over
half
dwellers
reported
discomfort,
perceived
level,
indicating
strong
adaptive
behaviours
among
despite
physiological
stress.
Confounding
factors
such
as
morphology,
land
cover
human
activity
patterns
also
influence
city.
The
findings
emphasize
need
for
interventions
improve
promote
better
city
measures
green
infrastructure,
UHI
mitigation
increasing
public
awareness.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 8814 - 8814
Published: July 30, 2023
Buildings
consume
a
significant
amount
of
energy
throughout
their
lifecycle;
Thus,
sustainable
management
is
crucial
for
all
buildings,
and
controlling
consumption
has
become
increasingly
important
achieving
construction.
Digital
twin
(DT)
technology,
which
lies
at
the
core
Industry
4.0,
gained
widespread
adoption
in
various
fields,
including
building
analysis.
With
ability
to
monitor,
optimize,
predict
real
time.
DT
technology
enabled
cost
reduction.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
development
application
energy.
Specifically,
it
discusses
background
information
modeling
(BIM)
optimization
buildings.
Additionally,
this
article
reviews
management,
indoor
environmental
monitoring,
efficiency
evaluation.
It
also
examines
benefits
challenges
implementing
analysis
highlights
recent
case
studies.
Furthermore,
emphasizes
emerging
trends
opportunities
future
research,
integrating
machine
learning
techniques
with
technology.
The
use
sector
gaining
momentum
as
efforts
optimize
reduce
carbon
emissions
continue.
advancement
technologies
expected
enhance
prediction
accuracy,
efficiency,
improve
processes.
These
advancements
have
focal
point
current
literature
potential
facilitate
transition
clean
energy,
ultimately
goals.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Various
green
building
rating
systems
have
been
devised
to
assess
the
sustainability
levels
of
buildings,
offering
a
standardized
approach
evaluate
their
environmental
impact.
However,
adapting
these
existing
methods
diverse
regions
requires
addressing
additional
considerations,
such
as
distinct
climatic
conditions
and
regional
variations.
This
study
delves
into
comprehensive
exploration
widely
utilized
assessment
methodologies,
including
BREEAM,
LEED,
SB-Tool,
CASBEE,
GRIHA,
Eco-housing.
A
new
scheme
tailored
global
landscape
is
needed
due
limitations
schemes.
framework
based
on
principal
component
analysis
introduced
develop
this
scheme.
PCA
applied
dataset
many
responses
revealed
nine
key
components,
site
selection,
impact,
resources
re-use,
services
management,
innovative
construction
techniques,
health
safety,
mechanical
systems,
indoor
air
quality,
economic
considerations.
for
sustainable
development
in
world
proposed.
The
provides
insights
designers
developers
developing
countries,
roadmap
achieving
development.
prioritizes
components
nuanced
evaluation
projects,
contributing
discourse
environmentally
responsible
practices.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 10418 - 10418
Published: July 1, 2023
The
pressing
concern
of
climate
change
and
the
imperative
to
mitigate
CO2
emissions
have
significantly
influenced
selection
outdoor
plant
species.
Consequently,
evaluating
CO2’s
environmental
effects
on
plants
has
become
integral
decision-making
process.
Notably,
reducing
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
from
buildings
is
significant
in
tackling
consequences
addressing
energy
deficiencies.
This
article
presents
a
novel
approach
by
introducing
panels
as
an
component
future
building
designs,
epitomizing
next
generation
sustainable
structures
offering
new
solution.
integration
environmentally
friendly
materials
enhances
buildings’
indoor
environments.
it
becomes
crucial
analyze
manufacturing
processes
order
reduce
consumption,
minimize
waste
generation,
incorporate
green
technologies.
In
this
context,
experimentation
was
conducted
six
distinct
species,
revealing
that
energy-saving
potential
different
types
varies
significantly.
finding
contributes
economy’s
improvement
fosters
enhanced
health-related
responsibility.
proposed
harmonize
various
components
embody
strategic
promote
health
well-being
through
bio-innovation.
Furthermore,
innovative
solution
seeks
provide
alternative
challenges
unsustainable
practices,
outdated
standards,
limited
implementation
technologies,
excessive
administrative
barriers
construction
industry.
obtained
outcomes
will
stakeholders
within
sector
with
pertinent
data
concerning
performance
durability.
these
results
enable
producers
acquire
essential
information,
facilitating
product
improvement.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 103426 - 103426
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
The
greening
of
urban
environments
plays
a
crucial
role
in
mitigating
the
adverse
effects
urbanization,
such
as
air
pollution
and
heat
island
effect,
can
provide
numerous
benefits
to
residents,
including
opportunities
for
leisure
improved
mental
health.
On
other
hand,
there
is
great
demand
utilize
renewable
energy
systems
cities
mitigate
greenhouse
gas
emission.
Building-integrated
photovoltaic
(BIPV)
technology
one
most
promising
solutions
harvest
clean
electricity
on-site
support
zero
carbon
transition
cities.
combination
BIPV
green
spaces
presents
mutually
advantageous
scenario,
providing
multiple
optimized
land
usage.
However,
despite
its
potential,
dearth
scientific
research
systematically
examining
this
integrated
strategy.
This
paper
investigated
three
key
aspects
related
integration
greenery
environments.
Specifically,
aimed
explore:
1)
overall
design
considerations
performance
impacts
greenery;
2)
challenges
involved
integrating
these
two
systems;
3)
prospects
approach.
methodology
comprehensive
review
analysis
examination
was
conducted
from
various
perspectives,
shading,
irrigation,
performance,
aesthetics,
materials,
installation.
principal
findings
are
twofold:
firstly,
yield
beneficial
outcomes;
secondly,
cooling
effect
on
primarily
hinges
distance
between
components
surrounding
microclimate.
These
underscore
potential
coupling
with
greening,
positioning
it
sustainable
approach
future
building
development.
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Urban
ecosystems
play
a
crucial
role
in
providing
wide
range
of
services
to
their
inhabitants,
and
functioning
is
deeply
intertwined
with
the
effects
climate
change.
The
present
review
explores
dynamic
interplay
between
urban
ecosystem
change,
highlighting
reciprocal
relationships,
impacts,
adaptation
strategies
associated
these
phenomena.
environment,
its
built
infrastructure,
green
spaces,
diverse
human
activities,
offers
various
that
enhance
wellbeing
resilience
dwellers.
offer
regulatory
like
temperature
control,
air
quality
upkeep,
stormwater
management,
plus
provisioning
food
water.
They
also
provide
cultural
benefits,
promoting
recreation
community
unity.
However,
change
poses
significant
challenges
services.
Rising
temperatures,
altered
precipitation
patterns,
increased
frequency
extreme
weather
events
can
disrupt
ecosystems,
impacting
provision
Heatwaves
heat
island
compromise
health
energy
demands,
while
changes
rainfall
patterns
strain
management
systems
lead
flooding.
Moreover,
biodiversity
ecological
processes,
affecting
overall
sustainability
ecosystems.
To
address
challenges,
cities
are
adopting
recognize
interdependence
Green
infrastructure
interventions,
such
as
creation
parks,
roofs,
gardens,
aim
mitigate
impacts
by
enhancing
regulation
temperature,
improving
quality,
reducing
runoff.
Additionally,
planning
design
approaches
prioritize
compact
walkable
neighborhoods,
public
transportation
reliance
on
fossil
fuels.
Furthermore,
engaging
communities
measures
for
ensuring
equitable
distribution
building
social
resilience.
Therefore,
article
highlights
comprehensive
understanding
interrelationship
implications.
By
recognizing
integrating
contributions
develop
sustainable
resilient
adapt
habitability
environments
future
generations.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 103636 - 103636
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
The
focus
of
this
work
is
on
the
optimization
an
all-photovoltaic
hybrid
power
generation
systems
for
energy-efficient
and
sustainable
buildings,
aiming
net-zero
emissions.
This
research
proposes
a
approach
combining
conventional
solar
panels
with
advanced
window
building
integrated
photovoltaic
(BIPV)
systems.
By
analyzing
meteorological
data
using
simulation
models,
we
predict
energy
outputs
different
cities
such
as
Kuala
Lumpur,
Sydney,
Toronto,
Auckland,
Cape
Town,
Riyadh,
Kuwait
City.
Although
there
are
long
payback
times,
our
simulations
demonstrate
that
proposed
all-PV
blended
system
can
meet
needs
modern
buildings
(up
to
78%,
location
dependent)
be
scaled
up
entire
buildings.
simulated
results
indicate
Middle
Eastern
particularly
suitable
these
systems,
generating
approximately
1.2
times
more
compared
Canada.
Additionally,
outcome
possible
incorporation
intelligent
automated
boost
overall
efficiency
toward
achieving
environment.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 684 - 684
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
This
paper
introduces
a
comprehensive
methodology
for
creating
diverse
layout
generation
configurations,
aiming
to
address
limitations
in
existing
building
optimization
studies
that
rely
on
simplistic
hypothetical
buildings.
study’s
objective
was
achieve
an
optimal
balance
between
minimizing
the
energy
use
intensity
(EUI)
kWh/m2,
maximizing
views
percentages
outdoor
(VPO),
achieving
spatial
daylight
autonomy
(sDA),
and
annual
sunlight
exposure
(ASE).
To
ensure
accuracy
reliability
of
simulation,
research
included
calibration
validation
processes
using
Ladybug
Honeybee
plugins,
integrated
into
Grasshopper
platform.
These
involved
comparing
model’s
performance
against
real-world
case.
Through
more
than
1500
iterations,
study
extracted
three
multi-regression
equations
enabled
calculation
EUI
kWh/m2.
demonstrated
significant
influence
window-to-wall
ratio
(WWR)
space
proportions
(SP)
EUI.
By
utilizing
these
equations,
we
were
able
fine-tune
design
process,
pinpoint
make
informed
decisions
minimize
consumption
enhance
sustainability
residential
buildings
hot
arid
climates.
The
findings
indicated
61%
variability
can
be
attributed
changes
WWR,
as
highlighted
first
equation.
Meanwhile,
second
equation
suggested
around
27%
explained
by
alterations
proportions,
indicating
moderate
correlation.
Lastly,
third
approximately
89%
associated
with
SP
pointing
strong
correlation
SP,
consumption.
proposed
method
is
flexible
include
new
objectives
variables
future
applications.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2994 - 2994
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Energy-efficient
materials
are
essential
in
buildings
to
reduce
energy
consumption,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
and
enhance
indoor
comfort.
These
help
address
the
increasing
demand
environmental
impact
of
traditional
construction
methods.
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
literature
review
that
explores
advanced
technologies
for
improving
building
efficiency,
sustainability,
occupant
The
study
applies
comparative
analysis
peer-reviewed
research
examine
key
analyzed
include
building-integrated
photovoltaics,
insulating
materials,
reflective
thermal
coatings,
glazing
systems,
phase-change
green
roofs
walls.
highlights
significant
savings,
performance,
benefits
these
materials.
By
integrating
technologies,
can
achieve
enhanced
reduced
carbon
footprints,
improved
findings
underscore
potential
fostering
sustainable
practices.
methodology
this
involves
collecting,
analyzing,
summarizing,
comparing
synthesizing
existing
draw
conclusions
on
performance
efficiency
technologies.
AgriEngineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
management
of
thermal
environments
in
animal
production
facilities
presents
significant
challenges,
requiring
continuous
adjustments
to
meet
animals’
physiological
needs.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
green
roofs
on
environment
and
comfort
indices
small-scale
poultry
house
prototypes,
comparing
with
without
roof
installations.
research
tested
various
types
(ceramic,
fiber
cement,
metal)
combined
emerald
grass
(Zoysia
japonica)
systems.
Parameters
measured
included
air
temperature,
relative
humidity,
internal
surface
Temperature
Humidity
Index
(THI),
Black
Globe
(BGHI),
Human
Comfort
(HCI),
Thermal
Radiation
Load
(TRL)
under
both
open
closed
conditions.
Results
showed
that
reduced
indoor
temperature
by
up
2.4
°C
prototypes
10.6
during
peak
heat
periods.
In
combinations
using
cement
tiles,
decreased
24.0
27.0
configurations.
implementation
resulted
THI
reductions
2.3
8.1
units
respectively,
BGHI
decreases
2.8
11.3
units,
TRL
21.0
W/m2
74.0
W/m2.
HCI
measurements
confirmed
improved
conditions
installations
settings.
concludes
effectively
enhance
reducing
bioclimatic
hot
periods
while
maintaining
stable
cooler
weather,
thereby
improving
overall
facilities.