Emerging research in sustainable energy and buildings for a low-carbon future / Robert J. Howlett, John R. Littlewood, Lakhmi C. Jain, editors.

This book contains an introduction and 20 studies, each describing a recent research investigation in the area of sustainable and resilient buildings, built environment infrastructure and renewable energy. Contributions are from many different countries of the world and on a range of topics, represe...

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Other Authors: Howlett, Robert J., 1954- (Editor), Littlewood, John R. (Editor), Jain, L. C. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2021]
Series:Advances in sustainability science and technology.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cultural Wagon in Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Sustainable Housing Solutions
  • Investigating the Application of LEED And BREEAM Certification Schemes for Buildings In Kazakhstan
  • Coordinated Control Strategy to Improve Performance of PMSG Wind Power Systems
  • Examining Undergraduate Courses Relevant to the Built Environment in the 4IR Era: A Delphi Study Approach
  • Future Energy-Related House Renovations in Sweden: One-Stop-Shop as a Guide of the Renovation Decision-Making Journey
  • Replacing Fossil Fuels by On-Site Sources of Energy in a Residential Building in Chalus, Iran
  • Spectral Analysis of a Smart Switchable Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Glazing for Building Application
  • Crisis of Institutional Change: Improving Restoration and Reconstruction Methods for Estate Cultural Heritage
  • System Dynamics Analysis of Energy Policies on Buildings Performance
  • New Methodology for Measuring the Thermal Conductivity of Small Samples Using the Boxes Method With Reduced Sensors
  • Simulation of an Adsorption Machine with Auxiliary Heater For CO2
  • Neutral Air Conditioning of Electric Utility Vehicles
  • Barriers to the Adoption of Zero Carbon Emissions In Buildings: The South African Narrative
  • An Appraisal of the Level of Awareness and Adoption of Insurance Policies on Sustainable Construction
  • Sustainable Road Infrastructure in Rural Areas in South Africa
  • A Preliminary Study
  • To What Extent Is Biophilia Implemented in the Built Environment to Improve Health and Wellbeing? ? State of the Arts Review and a Holistic Biophilic Design Framework
  • Greening Existing Garment Buildings: A Case of Sri Lanka
  • Unearthing the Factors Impeding Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries ? A PLS-SEM Approach
  • Designing Active Buildings
  • The Possibility of Integrating Bio-Technologies into Building Envelops: A New Approach to Sustainable Buildings.