.... This has resulted in significant resentment against the retrofit trade. This study aims to clarify the health and safety concerns of occupants in existing South African buildings during the process of retrofitting for energy efficiency. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative...

...Samuel Aires Master Lazaro; Xiangyu Li Purpose This review investigates the significance of passive solar systems and bioclimatic building designs in improving thermal comfort across various African regions. The study evaluates current papers and publications, focusing on best practice standards...

...Ericcson Tunashe Mapfumo; Fidelis Emuze; John Smallwood; Andrew Ebekozien Purpose In the era of climate change, the need to ensure that buildings are energy efficient cannot be overemphasised. Studies have shown that building retrofitting can improve energy efficiency (EE) and sustainability...

...Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed; Kyari Bulama; Alhaji Modu Bukar; Mala Ali Modu; Audu Alhaji Usman; Alhaji Kasir Lawan; Garba Abba Habib Purpose The effects of dust exposure in buildings and its health and comfort consequences continue to concern occupants, particularly those who spend most of their time...

...Bindhu Kumari Sreekandan Nair Nidhin; Niluka Domingo; Thao Thi Phuong Bui; Suzanne Wilkinson Purpose In light of climate change, the design and construction of buildings needs to shift from conventional to lower-carbon practices to maximise carbon reduction. Over the past few years, the zero...

...Andrew Ebekozien; Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan; Clinton Aigbavboa; Andrew I. Awo-Osagie Purpose The cost of residential building maintenance can harmfully affect low-income earners' expenditure if not checked. A customised maintenance concept via a framework will ensure efficient and proper...

...Javad Babakhani; Farzad Veysi Purpose The purpose of this article is to investigate the variables affecting heat transfer from the surfaces of a tall building and also the extent of the impact of each of them. Another purpose of this paper is to provide a suitable model for estimating the heat...

... of energy management during building construction projects focussing on construction plants, as they are considered as the major energy users on site. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was employed and distributed using stratified random sampling to 100 contracting companies operating...

...Giovanna Concu; Barbara De Nicolo; Luisa Pani Purpose This paper aims to report a case study regarding the combined use of several non‐destructive techniques (NDTs) as a tool in the management of diagnosis and refurbishment of a damaged reinforced concrete building. Design/methodology/approach...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Building New Homes Trends Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 27, Issue 5 Keywords: Building, New Homes, Trends NHBC’s latest statistics show the third successive rolling quarter-on-quarter...

...Peter Turner © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Building Defects The Technology of Building Defects John Hinks and Geoff CookISBN 041919780X Keyword: Building, Defects Whereas previous books on the subject of building defects have tended to illustrate where defects can...

... © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Building History Iron Appraisal of Existing Iron and Steel Structures M. BussellSCI1997A4: xii + 170 ppISBN 1 85942 009 5From Steel Construction Institute. Tel: 01344 23345 publication No. SCI-P-138£50 + p & p Keywords : Building...