...Kajavathani Panchalingam; Eziaku Onyeizu Rasheed; James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi Purpose The Passivhaus Standard is internationally recognised for delivering high levels of energy efficiency, occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality. Despite these recognised benefits, its adoption in New...

...Aurora Greta Ruggeri; Rubina Canesi; Giuliano Marella; Laura Gabrielli; Massimiliano Scarpa Purpose This study investigates the impact of energy efficiency (EE) improvements on residential property values in Italy, aligning with the European Union's energy performance buildings directive IV (EPBD...

...Kushani Semasinghe; Srinath Perera; Samudaya Nanayakkara; Xiaohua Jin; Marini Samaratunga Purpose This review examines how data-driven technologies are being applied to improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) while enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. It further highlights the need...

...Tharaya Poorisat; Itohan Esther Aigwi; Dat Tien Doan; Ali GhaffarianHoseini Purpose This study examines the roles and interrelationships of key stakeholders in Sustainable Building Designs and Practices (SBDPs) and how their collaboration influences the integration of Energy Efficiency (EE), Water...

...Saly Abdou; Osama Mohsen; Ahmed Abd El Fattah; Muhammad Asif Purpose A substantial portion of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and energy demand originates from the building industry, making energy-efficient design essential for sustainable urban development. This research investigates how low...

... global and New Zealand-specific contexts to understand how LED lighting contributes to energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety in airport environments. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was adopted, combining primary data from five expert interviews with secondary data...

... performance. It establishes a new model for biologically active, performance-driven façades that contribute to environmental and urban resilience. Generative design Biomimicry green façade Bio-architecture Building envelope Energy efficiency Sustainable built environment This study integrates...

...Seyed Morteza Hosseini; Milad Showkatbakhsh; Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad; Mina Najafi Purpose This research introduces a two-stage optimization methodology for adaptive kinetic façades, prioritizing performance objectives to address occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The study explores various...

... bodies, industry players and civil society, to create an environment conducive to the widespread adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Ultimately, this research informs policy interventions and consumer engagement strategies that can facilitate a transition towards more sustainable energy practices...

... progress in several areas, including improved simulation/modeling tools for passive solar design, advanced computational fluid dynamics models for natural ventilation optimization, and the integration of green roofs with photovoltaic systems for increased building energy efficiency. Additionally, the use...

...Hua Du; Qi Han; Bauke de Vries Purpose Housing energy consumption is a significant contributor to climate change. Encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient products can be an effective way to reduce energy consumption. The impacts of social influences, such as peer effects and social norms...

... contact are interesting strategies for low thermal capacity buildings. Furthermore, the findings showed that relying only on the most influential properties does not ensure good energy performance; rather, it is the adequate combination of envelope properties that leads to good energy efficiency. The tree...

... of interest. 29 03 2023 12 05 2023 02 07 2023 09 08 2023 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Sustainable construction Energy efficiency Environmental impact Public health Sustainable practices The Nigerian...

... lighting, and energy savings from daylighting controls. Also, the information on horizontal luminous efficacies will help evaluate solar roof and skylight designs. Energy efficiency is a term from the word energy efficient. In order to be energy efficient, less energy input is used to produce...

... that can increase energy efficiency but cause fatal facade fires. Facade designers need systems thinking to identify the adverse impact of the strategies that have been considered green or sustainable. Systems thinking enables us to understand the elements, see their interactions, ask what-if questions...

... school buildings by using LCA approach with a holistic point of view. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Life cycle assessment Energy efficiency Environmental sustainability Environmental impact Facades This section provides...

... glazed windows. Practical implications Multiple glazed windows provide better energy efficiency, thermal and acoustic performance compared to single glazed windows. It is estimated, however, that 85% Australian buildings still have single glazed windows. Secondary glazing has emerged as a cost...

... devices such as overhangs, fins, horizontal blinds, vertical blinds and drapes on energy consumption of an office building and suggests energy efficient shading device strategies in the contexts of unique Bangladeshi subtropical monsoon climate. Design/methodology/approach This research was performed...

... to be interactive; by using existing BIM data during the occupation phase. Moreover, the research discusses the potential of enhancing energy efficiency and comfort maximization together by using the existing BIM database and real-time information concomitantly. Design/methodology/approach The platform...

... considered the traditions of folk architecture and modern sophistication in the creation of energy-efficient eco-houses in foreign countries in the context of architecture and construction of affordable residential homes for the local population. Design/methodology/approach The research presented...