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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Sustainable buildings"”.
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Thin-shell Concrete Floors for Sustainable Buildings
… to typical slabs and beams in multi-storey buildings. Switching the dominant structural behaviour from bending to membrane action increases efficiency, enabling significant embodied carbon reductions. A system is proposed featuring pre-cast textile reinforced concrete shells of uniform …
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A framework for sustainable buildings : an application to China
… topics of Sustainability in the context of buildings. The framework includes the dimensions of time and space and the dimensions of ecology, society, and economy. Buildings are shown to have a substantial share on the total environmental and human health impact of an economy. In an energy …
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Development and analysis of new integrated energy systems for sustainable buildings.
… issue of fossils fuel consumption in residential buildings. Three novel renewable energy based multigeneration systems are proposed for different types of residential buildings, and a comprehensive assessment of energetic and exergetic performances is given on the basis of total occupancy, energy …
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Fire engineering in sustainable buildings: An Evaluation for the application of Performance Based Design in Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Building Design and Engineering is an integrated approach to energy, health, and operational performance. Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a phenomenal growth in built environment. In this context, the Abu Dhabi Government has taken initiatives and …
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Development of a facilities management framework for sustainable building practices in Nigeria
There is need for sustainable building practice in Nigeria as buildings generally show signs of poor design for ventilation, natural lighting, energy management, water management, waste management and other building services. These buildings under perform in relation to the purpose for which they …
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Financing green buildings
… trend in real estate is the development of sustainable buildings, partially due to the huge environmental impact of the design, construction and operation of commercial buildings. This thesis provides a brief history of the green building movement and the two (2) programs that encourage the …
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The architecture of learning environments and community integration
… Africa are not built and designed to function as sustainable buildings and they often do not cater for the economic, environmental or social needs of current and future learners, teachers and community members.
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Measuring sustainability perceptions of construction materials
As more owners seek to develop sustainable buildings, the construction industry is adapting to new requirements in order to meet owner's concerns. Material selection has been identified as an area where designers and contractors can have a significant impact on the sustainable performance of a …
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Analyzing the evolving trends of the sustainable built environment
Sustainable buildings have been accepted as one of the most effective solutions among stakeholders in the construction industry to achieve the goal of promoting environmentally friendly, economic responsible and social harmonious built environment. Throughout the approximately thirty-year-evolving …
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Cost and benefit of energy efficient buildings
… among developers and policy-makers is that "sustainable buildings" may not be financially justified. However, this report strives to show that building green is cost-effective and does make financial sense today. Though green buildings typically have a higher upfront cost compared to …
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Sustainability in architecture
… for a specific project and site. The aim of sustainable architecture is to construct a well-designed building and site environment that is healthy for the occupants, has minimal undesirable impact upon the environment, is effective in the use of natural resources, and is economical and …
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Investigation and Analysis of Wood Pathologies in Quincha Construction at Hotel Comercio in Lima, Peru; With Recommendations for Its Treatment
… but forgotten in Lima today. Although quincha buildings comprise most of the structures in Lima's historic centre, their neglect has caused them to deteriorate and often collapse. This has led to an extensive loss in Lima's cultural heritage, not to mention public safety concerns. This thesis …
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Beyond the white box : creating innovative art spaces that transform people and places
… whether they are repurposed storefronts or sustainable buildings, have far-reaching effects on the physical, social, and economic fabric of their surrounding communities. This thesis examines four innovative art spaces in New York City, Boston, and the greater Los Angeles area. Each case …
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An Exploration of the Natural Ventilation Strategies At the World Trade Center, Amsterdam
The push to design environmentally conscious and sustainable buildings has surged over the past twenty year, thus leading to the development of new methods for harnessing the natural elements of the earth. In recent years the international firm of Kohn, Pederson and Fox has been a champion of the …
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CFD and Deep Learning Based Natural Ventilation Analysis in Buildings
Natural ventilation is crucial for sustainable buildings and is also a promising solution for addressing indoor air quality (IAQ) issues such as those related to COVID-19. This thesis examines the efficacy of wind-driven cross-ventilation for a low-rise residential building with complex geometry …
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Investigation of green foamed concrete incorporating palm oil fuel ash and eggshell ash as partial cement replacement
… of concrete but also towards the development of sustainable buildings which reduce the use of natural resources while at the same time provide beneficial mean for utilization of waste materials instead of disposing in landfills which causes scarcity of land and environmental issues.
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An analysis of institutional structures, organisational culture and decision-making processes that affect the sustainability of buildings at the University of Cape Town
… issues, such as efficient resource use and sustainable development. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has committed to a number of environmental sustainability goals and is a signatory to international sustainable campus charters. This dissertation analyses the progress of sustainability …
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Economic assessment of energy efficiency in residential buildings in Mozambique: case study of Maputo
… countries. From a sectorial perspective, buildings are part of the large energy consumers, especially the residential sector. It is in this view that measures to reduce this sector’s energy demand has been largely recommended. One of these measures is promoting the deployment of energy …
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Strategic planning for LEED certification
… system used to distinguish high performance, sustainable buildings. Buildings earn "points" in different environmental categories, and the total number of points achieved determines the certification level (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum). While LEED certification has been successfully …
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Decarbonizing Metropolises: Analyzing New York’s LL97 and Boston’s Berdo Net Zero Policies
… the challenges faced by pre-1985 office buildings in Manhattan. It employs system thinking to decipher developers’ decision-making processes when choosing between renovation and demolition to pursue more sustainable buildings. The study further explores the potential of repurposing aging …
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