The Avoid–Shift–Improve framework has been used since its conception in the 1990s to
help decision-makers prioritize action towards environmental sustainability in the transport …

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks and Roadmap for Project
Analysis and Implementation provides readers with the elements they need to understand …

Nowadays, energy efficiency (EE) is presented as a reliable strategy towards sustainable
development, but its application has not been developed equitably worldwide, since most …

Building energy codes are considered to be an effective policy tool for energy reduction
worldwide. However, their application and effectiveness are still limited in develo** …

In Brazil, the public lighting sector is a responsibility of the municipal government and
typically represents around 4% of the electricity consumed by cities. Considering the …

Energy consumption in buildings is responsible for 40% of the final energy consumption in
the European Union and the United States of America. In addition to thermal energy …

The residential building sector consumes a large amount of energy and is recognized as a
high potential area where urban energy consumption and carbon emission can be reduced …

ABSTRACT A hybrid workstyle is becoming more common post-COVID-19, and longer
occupancy hours at home are increasing household electricity consumption. Small homes …

Open-air school movement aims to maximize daylighting through fully glazed façade to
enhance the well-being and performance of students. Excessive daylight, however, causes …

This study introduces a novel approach to addressing environmental issues by develo**
fish-scale carbon nanoparticles (FSCNPs) with a wide range of colors from discarded fish …