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Sustainable energy transition: properties and constraints of regenerative energy systems with respect to spatial planning and design [PDF]

, 2009
Before transforming the built environment, one must understand the characteristic of regenerative systems. The aim of this study was is to compare fossil-fuel energy systems with regenerative systems.
Koh, J., Stremke, S.
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From buildings to crops: a techno-economic and environmental analysis of DAC-HVAC integration for CO2 enrichment in agricultural greenhouses

Energy Conversion and Management: X
Arid regions face dual pressures of food security and decarbonization amid high cooling demand in buildings and built environment. This study presents an integrated techno-economic and life cycle environmental assessment of a carbon capture and ...
Ikhlas Ghiat, Aliya Banu, Namra Mir, Abdulkarem I. Amhamed, Tareq Al-Ansari, Yusuf Bicer   +5 more
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Literature review of scenario methods. W.P. 5-W.P. 4 D.3 final (version 1) [PDF]

, 2006
This document is a literature review of scenario methods elaborated in the frame of ADD TRANS project (2005-2009) . Within this project, WP4 is aimed at the assessment of land use change at the farm level and its impacts on the territory and WP5 is aimed
Gibon, Annick (ed.), Simon, C.
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Power System Transition Planning: A Planner-Oriented Optimization Model

Energies
This paper presents a comprehensive power system transition-planning model positioned between conventional generation and transmission expansion planning (GTEP) formulations and broader macro-energy system (MES) tools.
Ahmed Al-Shafei, Nima Amjady, Hamidreza Zareipour, Yankai Cao   +3 more
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The valuation tool user guide: monetizing Cradle to Cradle® [PDF]

, 2014
This User Guide outlines the object, scope and expected deliverables from the Valuation Tool component of the Cradle to Cradle ® C2C BIZZ project. It describes the compendium of subtools that have been developed comprising: i) overview of funding tools ...
Ankrah, NA, Baffour-Awuah, K, Hammond, F, Hingorani, N, Manu, E, Wood, P   +5 more
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Channels of Synthesis Forty Years On: Integrated Analysis of Spatial Economic Systems [PDF]

Isard’s vision of integrated modeling that was laid out in the 1960s book Methods of Regional Science provided a road map for the development of more sophisticated analysis of spatial economic systems.
Chokri Dridi, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, Suahasil Nazara   +2 more
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An Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Regional Land Use and Transportation Plans, Research Report 11-25 [PDF]

, 2012
Travel and emissions models are commonly applied to evaluate the change in passenger and commercial travel and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from land use and transportation plans.
Abraham, John, Martin, Elliot, Rodier, Caroline, Spiller, Margot   +3 more
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Multi-Objective Optimization Methods for University Campus Planning and Design—A Case Study of Dalian University of Technology

Buildings
This study focuses on the multi-objective coordination problem in university campus planning and design, proposing an optimized methodology integrating an improved multi-objective decision-making framework.
Lin Qi, Chaoran Chen, Jun Dong
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Environmental capacity in the East Midlands: an evidence base fit for purpose [PDF]

, 2008
This report relates to the initial study into the measurement of Environmental Capacity within the East Midlands Region considering what indicators/measures of Environmental Capacity can be put into place in the near future within the region and what are
Glaves, Peter, Harrison, Keith, Robinson, Ruby, Smith, Lindy   +3 more
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Estimating and Projecting Forest Biomass Energy Potential in China: A Panel and Random Forest Analysis

Land
Understanding the spatiotemporal evolution of forest biomass energy potential is essential for supporting low-carbon land-use planning and regional energy transitions.
Fangrong Ren, Jiakun He, Youyou Zhang, Fanbin Kong   +3 more
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