Emotional experience is a critical element in human perception and interaction with the
social environment. These experiences, while partially determined by internal human …

Sustainability is a major driving force in today's society as it serves as a guiding principle in
decision-making towards a better and sustainable future. In practice, the concept of …

Value engineering (VE) has the potential to increase sustainability in buildings by optimizing
function-to-cost ratios. However, outdated manual procedures limit integration and …

Many building standards are available worldwide to support sustainable building design.
However, most of them only define compliance before occupancy, overlooking the real …

Understanding occupants' behaviour and thermal preferences is key to designing less
energy-intensive buildings. However, qualitative research methods to understand behaviour …

Abstract Design methods, frameworks, and green building certifications have been
developed to create a sustainable built environment. Despite sustainability advancements …

Abstract Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) significantly influences health, cognitive
abilities, and even moods. With the rise of smart homes and the Internet of Things (IoT), the …

While green building standards are widely promoted for their energy-saving potential,
limited research has explored their actual impact on electricity consumption in residential …

Designing architectural spaces that effectively cater to the dynamic and evolving needs of
diverse user groups is a complex and challenging task. This complexity is especially …

Purpose This study was conducted to address the methodical shortcomings and high
associated cost of understanding the use of new, poorly understood architectural spaces …