Abstract Architecture developed when humans decided to settle, beginning with vernacular
architecture that influenced many subsequent concepts. In sub-Saharan nations, the notion …

This article presents a comprehensive literature review of Vertical Greenery System (VGS) in
tropical areas, its benefits, its carbon sequestration potential and its calculation …

An overview of recent research related to building renovation has revealed that efforts to
date do not address sustainability issues comprehensively. The question then arises in …

Contemporary smart building systems typically aim to reduce building energy use by means
of technologically enabled climate-responsiveness; however, these technologies lack the …

This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a
'joined up'approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of …

Green facades are one of the most promising natural-based solutions for buildings.
Notwithstanding, in regions with variating weather such as the northern hemisphere, these …

Waste management represents a critical issue that industrialized countries must necessarily
deal with. Sustainable architecture involves the reuse of materials with the aim of …

The issue of the role of culture in a sustainable built environment is becoming more
important due to the growing impact of the built environment in achieving society's …

Arguably, cultural geography began with the study of architectural forms. The first half of this
article traces the geographical study of buildings as a relatively small but significant sub …

Arquitetura sob o olhar do usuário escrito pelos professores da Faculdade de Arquitetura da
Universidade Tecnológica de Delft (Holanda), Theo JM van der Voordt e Herman BR van …