Social housing stock worldwide can be characterised by poor indoor environmental quality
and building thermal performance, which along with the increasing urban overheating put …

Achieving the net zero emissions target that was set in the Paris Agreement to mitigate the
risks of climate change seems increasingly difficult as countries and sectors of the economy …

This research examined the incidence of energy hardship for Australian low income renters,
and considered strategies and policy actions to reduce its impact on the lives of such …

We find ourselves at a critical juncture: after decades of fragmented and limited action, we
are experiencing a climate emergency. The built environment, which includes the housing …

Energy vulnerability is a growing concern in many OECD countries post-millennium. An
increasing number of residents go without heating or cooling necessities to manage the …

The old saying 'safe as houses' is being challenged around the world like never before. Over
recent decades homeowners have experienced the devastating effects of defects like …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose the sustainable housing (SH) model for the
housing of Region-one of Mashhad city in Iran. Design/methodology/approach Building the …

There are several tools developed to evaluate the sustainability of buildings, some of which
are used internationally. However, their efficiency has been questioned. Several research …

Housing is always crucial for the sustainable development of communities, specifically in
urban areas, due to the population density of cities. The present study constructs its own …

Purpose This study aims to develop a photo-based methodology to identify occupants'
collaborative image of the energy-efficient small-size housing. Design/methodology …