climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience
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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…

daylight and sunlight
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Daylight & Sunlight Studies

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In my journey through environmental design, I have understood how important natural lighting studies are in sustainable construction and how great an impact proper natural lighting has on occupants’ well-being. Studies suggest that natural light has been shown to improve mood, increase productivity and even regulate sleep patterns. This aspect highlights the importance of integrating…

sustainable construction
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5 Benefits of Sustainable Constructions

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Sustainable construction offers numerous advantages that go well beyond the environmental aspect. Besides contributing to a more sustainable future, choosing sustainability practices in civil construction can bring significant economic and social benefits for owners and users. Green buildings are designed and implemented with the aim of minimising the use of natural resources, reducing greenhouse gas…

resilient cities
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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
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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…

sustainable construction
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Sustainable Construction: Techniques and Strategies for Green Architecture

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Sustainability in civil construction is a topic of extreme importance nowadays, especially due to the climate changes we are facing. In this context, sustainable construction becomes fundamental to mitigate environmental impacts and promote the use of more responsible practices. The civil construction industry is responsible for excessive consumption of natural resources and approximately 39% of…