This article identifies and compares the passive cooling strategies used and their
relationship to optimising sustainability and environmental ergonomics based on 47 case …

Moving beyond technocratic approaches to climate action, climate justice articulates a
paradigm shift in how organizations think about their response to the climate crisis. This …

The globe is at a crossroads in terms of the urban heat island effect, with rising surface
temperatures due to urbanization and an expanding built environment. This cause-and …

The solar source, although it can reduce energy consumption (EC) for buildings on cold
days, in the summer, its presence on the envelopes intensifies EC. In this study, two …

The methodology, the site and the dataset as well as the emissions scenario considered in
the weather file definition influence the numerical evaluation of efficiency measures …

Energy conservation measures (ECMs) are often chosen for their immediate benefits, such
as suitability to past/current climate conditions and rapid economic returns. However, the …

This study aims to identify urban forms that are prone to heat storage in the Tokyo Prefecture
in Japan. First, local climate zones (LCZ) were identified with 100 m pixel resolution using …

This research presents a methodological framework for lifetime energy demand and PV
energy generation predictions for a given building considering the CC impacts through …

Children in England spend around 30% of their time in schools to gain knowledge and skills.
Climate change could impact schools' thermal environments and children's learning …

Incorporating future weather predictions into building assessments is essential for
enhancing resilience, energy efficiency, cost savings, comfort, and sustainable infrastructure …