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Showing 1 to 20 of 63 for “"sustainable building"”.
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Sustainable building maintenance within social housing
… rather than its condition. The performance based sustainable social housing maintenance model was presented and its application explored with Octavia Housing. Two aspects were further explored, firstly what criteria did landlords need to assess to ensure sustainability was systematically …
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Knowledge modelling of emerging technologies for sustainable building development
In the quest for improved performance of buildings and mitigation of climate change, governments are encouraging the use of innovative sustainable building technologies. Consequently, there is now a large amount of information and knowledge on sustainable building technologies over the web. …
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Using Semantic Web Technologies to Recommend Sustainable Building Technology Products
… energy, has led to an increase in the uptake of sustainable building technology products and photovoltaic (PV) systems technology. However, despite the wide adoption of PV globally as a substitute to the grid, it faces information-related challenges that hinder its adoption. The enormous volumes …
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Characterisation of Polymer-based Wood-substitute for Sustainable Building and Construction
… the role of sustainability in relation to building and built environments, the need for sustainable construction, as well as waste management, its policies and directives, in order to evaluate current trends with regards to the use of waste as resource. This research has shown that the use …
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The development of unfired clay building materials for sustainable building construction
… a growing pressure on energy efficiency for new buildings in the UK and worldwide. This has arisen partly due to the increasing awareness of the public for sustainable building construction. In addition, there is pressure on building materials manufacturers, due to new government regulations 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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Perception of quantity surveyors advising on building specifications to support sustainable building developments
… of quantity surveyors experienced with sustainable building projects and how they are able contribute as well as influence designs to address sustainability issues on projects. Design: To determine the considerations that affect quantity surveyors' perceptions towards sustainability in …
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Efficient water management in building: an approach to promote sustainable building construction in India.
… water (EW) studies globally. The EW of a building is the sum of the amount of water needed to manufacture all the building materials throughout their supply chain (indirect embodied water (IEW)), plus the amount of water needed for the building construction (direct embodied water (DEW)). …
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Bamboo construction as a sustainable building technology from a structural and materials engineering perspective
… is to establish whether this would be a suitable building technology for South Africa. The research is desk-top in nature and involves reviewing articles in online journals and publications and collating the information into a coherent form. Eleven species of bamboo commonly used in construction …
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Alkali-activated materials and Geopolymers from wastes and secondary raw materials: innovative and sustainable building products
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Predictive Modeling for Innovative Design Strategies in Moisture Management in Sustainable Building Envelopes and Evaporative Cooling Systems
Il ruolo dell'umidità viene spesso trascurato nell'analisi delle prestazioni energetiche degli edifici e dei sistemi termici. Tuttavia, la durabilità dei materiali da costruzione, i requisiti di sicurezza e salute, la qualità dell'aria e il comfort termoigrometrico negli spazi interni, nonché …
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A knowledge-based Framework for an aesthetically pleasing Waste-Driven Wall Finish Panel Toward a Sustainable Building Practice in Saudi Arabia
This study emphasizes the need to incorporate sustainable practices into urban planning in Saudi Arabia, therefore helping the country's Vision 2030 goals for a greener future. The research focuses on developing a framework for constructing beautiful wall panels using recycled materials, which is …
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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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Sustainable learning environments: the issues and potential policy responses
… on school knowledge of, and attitudes towards, sustainable learning environments was carried out to support policy development within the Ministry of Education. A recently developed tool is used by schools to measure the effectiveness of existing classrooms, or learning environments, against 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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CLIMATE—CARBON—EQUITY Making Sustainable Design Concepts Accessible for All
Climate has a significant influence on how buildings perform, and how we design and build buildings impacts the climate. Therefore, the most effective sustainable strategies for low-carbon buildings are heavily influenced by the climatic context of the project. In this thesis, I present the …
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Analysis of Stabilized Adobe in Rural East Africa
… assist people in rural East Africa by proposing sustainable building methods which implement affordable and durable adobe bricks for construction. Adobe, one of the oldest sustainable building materials in the world, is strong when dry but lacks structural integrity when exposed to moisture. …
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Green Building Design 300H Street NE, Washington DC
… of my thesis. Aside from the basic concepts of sustainable building design, such as climate responsive layout, natural systems from daylight to fresh air providing a superior environment for the occupants as well as a better long-term contribution to the surrounding urban environment, more …
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