Energy saving is a high-priority in developed countries. For this reason, energy-efficient
measures are being increasingly implemented in all sectors. The residential sector is …

Energy use in cities has attracted significant research in recent years. However such a broad
topic inevitably results in number of alternative interpretations of the problem domain and …

BIM (building information modelling) has developed into a powerful solution that can
improve many aspects of construction industry. Current research regarding the impact of …

Studies on specific critical success criteria (CSC) for performance measurement of
sustainable affordable housing projects are limited. This study aims to identify and classify …

Three main groups of internal and external influencing factors have been identified through
this review, including building characteristics, equipment and technologies, and occupant's …

Buildings are the major consumers of energy in Hong Kong and most urban areas in the
world. Building environmental assessment schemes, and green building rating tools …

Energy crisis and environmental problems motive a variety of research strategies to increase
energy efficiency, decrease stress on energy infrastructure, and consequently reduce CO 2 …

The first step in order to comply with the European Union goals of Near to Zero Energy
Buildings is to reduce the energy consumption in buildings. Most of the building …

As buildings consume fossil fuel-based energy, they contribute to greenhouse gas
emissions which raise global temperatures. Buildings will then require more energy for …

Improved energy efficiency in new residential buildings is typically being sought across the
developed world through changing requirements in building and/or planning regulations …