Buildings are significant drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Improving the thermal comfort of occupants in free-running buildings and avoiding active …

The household sector in Pakistan became the largest consumer of electricity which is
responsible for more than 51% of the national consumption. The Building Energy Code of …

In Pakistan, reinforced concrete frame houses are the most widely used and common
construction technology. In a country that experiences extreme hot and cold seasons …

Global energy demand is increasing with the rapid urbanisation, development, usage of new
technologies and expansion of users' net. Many developing countries are facing energy …

Since last several years Pakistan is facing energy crisis which leads to power-cuts across
the country resulting serious disturbance in everyday life. However, residential buildings use …

Pakistan is facing a severe energy crisis which results in power cuts across the country. This
situation seriously disturbs everyday life, business, and economic activities. The household …

The report is a part of the PhD project entitled “Methodology for the design of climate
responsive houses for optimised thermal comfort in Quetta, Pakistan” being carried out at …

Solid waste is a problem in almost every country, but developed countries handle and
manage their waste efficiently and usefully. On the other hand, developing countries are still …

Balcohistan lies in the southern part of Pakistan with abundance of renewable energy
prospects. The region consists huge potential for solar and wind energy. Many renewable …

Urban areas are often developed according to their zoning codes. Each city's zoning is
planned considering its character and function. The size of streets, height and size of homes …