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In an era where the built heritage faces unprecedented challenges from natural disasters and climate change, innovative solutions are crucial for the construction sector. A recent study led by Penazzato Luca from the University of Minho’s Coffee Grounds Fuel Innovation in Sustainable Retrofitting Solutions Read More »

As the construction sector grapples with the pressing need for sustainability, a groundbreaking study from Yang Xu at the School of Information and Control Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, offers a promising avenue for enhancing energy

Recent research published in the journal ‘Buildings’ has unveiled significant advancements in the energy efficiency of office buildings, driven largely by the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) from 2014 to 2024. T

As climate change continues to wreak havoc on global weather patterns, the need for resilient buildings has never been more urgent. A recent study led by Hassam ur Rehman from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. proposes a groundbreakin

In an era where sustainable energy solutions are no longer optional but essential, a groundbreaking study led by Mithul Raaj A T from the Vellore Institute of Technology, India, is paving the way for innovative energy management in smart cities. Publ

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘IEEE Access’, researchers have unveiled a novel method for quantifying energy flexibility that could significantly impact the construction sector, particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources. Le

In an era where urban environments are increasingly challenged by space constraints and energy demands, a recent study published in ‘Solar Compass’ sheds light on a promising solution: building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) systems. This i

Recent advancements in sustainable development, particularly in energy, water, and environmental systems, are paving the way for innovative strategies that could reshape the construction sector. The 18th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energ

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Scientific Data’, researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have unveiled crucial insights into the waste heat generated by the world’s first exascale supercomputer, the Hewlett Packard Enterpri