Building energy-saving retrofit projects (BERPs) have been widely implemented due to
pressure to reduce emissions to meet carbon neutrality targets. However, it is still not clear …

One of the most important methods of saving energy in a building is by carefully designing
its facade. A 'double skin facade'is optimally one of the best options in managing the …

Rating systems for assessing the environmental impact of buildings are technical
instruments that aim to evaluate the environmental impact of buildings and construction …

A net zero energy building (NZEB) is a highly energy efficient building that can generate
energy through renewable sources that is sufficient to meet its own needs. While NZEBs are …

Developing countries like Nigeria are faced with the growth of residential housing sector
accompanied by huge power, water, and material consumptions etc., which were due to the …

Purpose Green Star is becoming a broadly accepted mark of design quality and
environmental sustainability. Compared to other green tools, Green Star is considered as …

Older buildings often exhibit multiple problems, such as high energy consumption, high
carbon emissions, and outdated performance. To achieve optimal decision-making for the …

In this paper we challenge the notion that “green” buildings can achieve greater productivity
than buildings that are not accredited as “green”. For nearly two decades, research has …

Purpose Sustainable houses remain at a low rate among the housing stock in New Zealand.
Government, industry and the public are wanting to deliver homes that are energy and water …

Growing interest in development of innovative solutions for enhancement of sustainability in
the built environments has been observed in recent years. According to the main …