Computational performance-driven design optimization (CPDDO) informs early building
design decisions, enhancing projects' responsiveness to local climates. This paper reviews …

Block morphology is critical to building energy efficiency (BEE) and outdoor thermal comfort
(OTC), meaning optimizing block morphology is conducive to improving built environment …

Increasing population and urbanization, with climate change consequences, such as rising
temperatures, influence public health and well-being. The search to improve the quality of …

Assessing sunlight conditions in urban environments is crucial, as high-quality natural light
is essential for human health and well-being while supporting the production of clean and …

Over the past two decades, global greenhouse gas emissions have surged, leading to rising
sea levels and climate change. Solar energy has emerged as an excellent solution to this …

Researchers, architects and planners are increasingly urged to develop and apply
sustainable methods and solutions to reduce the impact of the built environment on climate …

Considering California's severe housing shortage and the state's ambitious sustainability
goals, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) emerge as a critical solution to increase housing …

This paper presents the results of material tests, experimental tests and statistical analysis of
the thermal performance of three types of heat accumulators containing an organic phase …

It is widely recognized that the sustainability of the built environment is one of the key
strategies to tackle global crises such as climate change, resource depletion, and human …

In the context of global warming and the frequent occurrence of extreme weather, coastal
cities are more susceptible to the heat island effect and localized microclimate problems due …