This paper addresses opportunities available for meeting sustainability objectives in building construction by using …−and their systems−as they seek to assure the sustainability of what they design, build, and use.  …

area index of 2–5) having a potential to lower indoor temperature by 1.5 °C and its associated reduction in energy use. The …/value Empirical data that point to the significant reduction of indoor temperature values and a subsequent reduction in energy use …

individuals or families to conduct all their daily activities in order to meet their needs in life. In case of sustainability … control may lessen the demand for energy, thus reducing the expense of providing a comfortable home (Boutet, 1987). However …

comfort of the occupants but also for peak energy loads. A compounding factor is the likelihood of increased energy prices … during heatwaves. It is shown that during such periods, behaviour change, thermal comfort requirements and extra energy …

comfort within and through the production of housing, as well as by taking into account the ways in which end-users interact …

the developmental disciplines of urban planning and housing. The overall aim is to identify how the existing separation … between risk reduction, urban planning and housing can be overcome and integration achieved. Since Hurricane Mitch in 1998 …, and especially after the 2001 earthquakes, not only relief and development organisations, but also social housing …

This study is addressing the widespread transformation activities made to government-built housing intended for low … become actively involved in the housing process but also demonstrate the potential for low income families to invest to … solutions to ease Constantine saturated city centre, and also to respond to an acute housing shortage. These transformation …

how design students assess creativity in architectural design while solving housing problems. Redefining the role of … housing in the contemporary city was a main concern. Major factors of design problem-solving, and their contribution to … creativity are analyzed. Results revealed that restructuring of housing design problems was the most significant factor of design …