Abstract Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a worldwide threat affecting building energy demand,
public health, and energy security. Green wall deployment can simultaneously positively …

In order to address the increased urban heat island (UHI) effects and energy demand
caused by global urbanization, it is imperative to seek sustainable urban design solutions. It …

This paper presents a parametric study on the effect of four green-roof types on
outdoor/indoor temperature and cooling demand under four different climates and three …

Large-scale concrete 3D printing and digital construction has brought enormous potential to
expand the design space of building components (eg, building envelope) for the integration …

Using a validated ENVI-met model, a parametric study was conducted to investigate the
thermal and energy saving benefits in a selected neighbourhood with its current greenery …

Building energy usage has been an important issue in recent decades, and energy
prediction models are important tools for analysing this problem. This study provides a …

Smart buildings aim to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable environment for the
occupants while increasing the energy performance of the building to reduce the …

Cities with resilience to climate change appear to be a vision of the future, but are inevitable
to ensure the quality of life for citizens and to avoid an increase in civilian mortality. Urban …

Expansion of modern cities reduces green areas, especially within city centres where the
urban heat island has become a significant problem. In an attempt to increase greenery in …

Abstract Implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is a promising way to reduce building
energy demand and facilitates the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development …