• Understanding Climate Change Impacts on the Built Environment

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    Climate Change impacts are more present now than ever before. These impacts are widespread, from accelerating sea-level rise threatening coastal communities to shifting weather patterns affecting rainfall cycles, temperature increases, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. For the construction sector, these transformations present unique challenges that demand urgent and strategic climate adaptation in construction. Direct Impacts of…

  • Resilient and Sustainable Cities in the Face of Climate Change

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    Cities are central to global sustainable development, but face unprecedented challenges with the advancement of climate change. The built environment has a significant impact on urban sustainability and climate adaptation of buildings. In 2014, the building sector accounted for 31% of global final energy use, 54% of final electricity demand and 8% of energy-related CO₂…

  • Thermal Comfort: Understanding Metrics and Tools

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    Thermal comfort is a fundamental aspect for people’s well-being in both indoor and outdoor environments. Understanding and assessing thermal comfort conditions is essential in building design, urban planning, and various other areas, and in this article, we will explore some metrics and tools used to analyze and design thermal comfort. Most used Thermal Comfort Guidelines…