This paper studies the effectiveness of building height limits as a policy to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It … shows that building height limits lead to urban sprawl and higher emissions from commuting. On the other hand, aggregate … total GHG emissions may be lower under building height restrictions, but only when they are very strict. Welfare is not …

Climate classification is essential for buildings because it influences the planning and design of a building, its … orientation, building geometry and design of building envelopes such as walls, roofs and openings. In the event of climate change …