Affordable housing is characterised by its poor indoor environment, thermal performance,
and energy poverty. Conditions are expected to worsen because of urban heat island effect …

Fiberglass (FG) modular buildings are gaining increasing attention in the construction
industry due to their adaptability, and potential for cost and time savings. This study …

Modular construction (MC) has gained attention due to its potential for fast construction,
reduced construction waste, and lower environmental impact while having several other …

This research investigates the sustainability potential of traditional architecture, with a
specific focus on the application of windcatchers as passive ventilation systems in hot and …

In response to escalating environmental challenges, this research underscores the pivotal
role of sustainable construction practices, particularly focusing on bioclimatic design as a …

On a European scale, the existing building stock has poor energy performance and
particularly vulnerable structures. Indeed, most of the existing buildings were built before the …

The US government has committed to improving building energy efficiency. In many
buildings, residential homes are one of the largest end-users of energy consumption. Today …

Electricity demand forecasting is essential for utilities. For the consumer, predictability of
demand is vital for efficient operation, installation, sizing and maintenance planning …

The increased interest in the sources of renewable electricity has drawn attention to the
rapidly develo** solar energy sector owing to its high cost-benefit ratio. To accurately …

Abstract The application of Circular Economy to construction sector is a key to attain carbon
neutrality, since it is responsible of 40% of natural resource consumption. In this frame the …