Smart and Sustainable Built Environment: Volume 1 Issue 2

Modelling building stock energy use and carbon emission scenarios

Greg Foliente, Seongwon Seo

A systematic approach is needed to engage a broad range of stakeholders to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy use in the building sector. The purpose of this paper…

Effects on sustainability of various skylight systems in buildings with an atrium

Kemal Yildirim, M. Lutfi Hidayetoglu, Ahmet Sen

The purpose of this study is to compare the natural lighting performance of roof skylight systems in buildings with atriums and to compare the sustainability and energy efficiency…

The measurement of carbon performance of construction activities: A case study of a hotel construction project in South Wales

Z. Ren, V. Chrysostomou, T. Price

The purpose of this research project is to reduce the carbon emissions of construction processes by Measuring, Mapping, Modelling and Managing (4Ms) the carbon performance of…

Identifying microarchitecture for sustainable design in Malaysia

Azimin Tazilan

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new approach in redefining and identifying microarchitecture (MCR) units in Malaysia. With case studies in the Langkawi Geopark area…

Safe design of skyrise greenery in Singapore

Michael Behm, Poh Choon Hock

Singapore is transforming from a “garden city” to a “city‐in‐a‐garden”. Designing for safety is recognized by researchers and some governments as a best practice in facilitating…