Cities occupy 2% of the earth's surface but their inhabitants consume 75% of the world's
energy resources. Under certain conditions, the heat from solar radiation and different urban …

The emergence of renewable-energy-source (RES) envelope solutions, building retrofit
requirements and advanced energy technologies brought about challenges to the existing …

Despite the global call for a paradigm shift towards new environmentally conscious urban
planning, little has changed in practice, especially in hot climatic regions. This paper helps …

Cities need to build on their resilience to cope with a broad range of natural and manmade
hazards that threaten their competitiveness, livability, and functionality. Recognizing this …

Given the looming threats of climate change and the rapid worldwide urbanization, it is a
necessity to prioritize the transition towards a carbon-free built environment. This research …

This paper presents the results of an investigation on the relationship between urban block
typology, solar energy harvesting potential and building energy use efficiency in the context …

Compactness is a major urban form parameter that affects the accessibility of solar energy in
the built environment. Here we explore the relation between various compactness indicators …

Amongst academics and practitioners working in the fields of urban planning and design,
there has been an on-going discussion regarding the relationships between urban …

Our aim is better understanding of the theoretical heat-energy demand of different types of
urban form at a scale of 500 m× 500 m. The empirical basis of this study includes samples of …

This study examines Shenzhen's potential for utilizing photovoltaics (PV) on buildings in
terms of residential electricity consumption. Based on its geographic information system …