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The ecological footprint of building construction [PDF]

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, Vol 93, 2006
This paper evaluates the environmental pressure that is generated by the construction of two types of building, through the application of ecological footprint analysis. The appraisal of the impact of human settlement on the environment is of great concern and environmentally-friendly buildings are actually required.
BASTIANONI, S., GALLI, A., NICCOLUCCI, V., PULSELLI, R. M.   +3 more
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Exploration and practice of zero-carbon intra-park in the context of Carbon peaking and Carbon neutrality Goals： A case study on an intra-park [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Aiming at the planning of zero carbon park under the background of double carbon, tins paper takes an industrial park as an example, and analyzes and evaluates the industrial planning situation, energy resources situation and energy plaiming situation of
Zhang Jun, Qin Yipeng, Feng Chao, Qiao Biao, Song Jialiang, Liang Shukui, Mu Lichun, Wang Lu   +7 more
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Building a Sustainable Construction Workforce [PDF]

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019
The average U.S. construction worker is aged 42.6 years, and will not be eligible for full Social Security retirement benefits until age 67. Delayed retirement is largely driven by economic need, but construction workers face considerable challenges in remaining on the job. This study explores trade-specific age trends within the construction industry,
Sokas, Rosemary K., Dong, Xiuwen Sue, Cain, Chris Trahan   +2 more
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The Chronology of Historical Glass Constructions

Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2022
Glass surfaces are characteristic elements of façades and make a significant contribution to the authenticity of architectural monuments. Glass as a material is considered an important testimony of its time.
Franziska Rehde, Maria Heinrich, Alexandra Schmölder, Katharina Lohr, Christian Louter   +4 more
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Optimization of Window Design in Hospital Rooms for Effective Access to Daylight [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Proper access to natural light entails a multitude of consequences for human beings, making it a highly significant aspect within the hospital setting. In consequence, it is imperative to undertake an appropriate optimization of windows in architectural ...
Rodríguez Paula, Campano Miguel A., Domníguez-Amarillo Samuel, Acosta Ignacio J.   +3 more
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Green building practices to integrate renewable energy in the construction sector: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023
The building sector is significantly contributing to climate change, pollution, and energy crises, thus requiring a rapid shift to more sustainable construction practices.
Lin Chen, Ying Hu, Ruiyi Wang, Xiang Li, Zhonghao Chen, Jianmin Hua, Ahmed I. Osman, Mohamed Farghali, Lepeng Huang, Jingjing Li, Liang Dong, David W. Rooney, P. Yap   +12 more
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Phase change materials for building construction: An overview of nano-/micro-encapsulation

, 2020
Buildings contribute to 40% of total global energy consumption, which is responsible to 38% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is critical to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings to mitigate global warming.
A. Sivanathan, Qingqing Dou, Yuxuan Wang, Yunfeng Li, Jorge Corker, Yonghui Zhou, M. Fan   +6 more
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Glass-Steel Beams as Structural Members of Façades

Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2010
Glass used in structural applications enables a higher level of transparency in façades. However, attention should be paid to the material specific properties, such as brittleness and its incapability of plastic deformation.
B. Weller, A. Meier, T. Weimar
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Exploratory Study on the Load-Bearing Behaviour of Laminated Glass Beams Exposed to Fire

Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2022
All-glass structures have become increasingly popular with architects and builders in recent years. Glass surfaces are becoming larger and more impressive, while connections are being decreased to obtain maximum transparency. The supporting structure of
Maximilian Möckel, Katharina Lohr, Christian Louter   +2 more
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Permanent Hydrothermal Exposure on Load-bearing Adhesives in Glass Constructions

Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2018
The German research team FABIG develops a bioenergy building skin including modules of glass which contain a liquid medium processing biomass. Inside the facade modules, load-bearing adhesives were applied that are subject to permanent water exposure ...
Elisabeth Aßmus, Christian Popp, Bernhard Weller   +2 more
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