Sustainable and Clean Buildings
ISSN: (Print) (Online) DescriptionSustainable and Clean Buildings is an international, open access journal dedicated to the publication of research articles and review papers focused on building science, emphasizing the utilization of clean energy, efficiency, and sustainability. The primary objective of this journal is to showcase innovative and sustainable research findings and methodologies aimed at reducing energy demands while enhancing thermal comfort standards in buildings. Sustainable and Clean Buildings aims to spotlight scientific articles that significantly advance the science behind low/zero carbon buildings. Articles with high novelty, scientific rigor, innovative approaches, and validated experimental practices are the forefront of our interest. See more topics ...
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Experimental Investigation of Internal Aerogel Insulation Towards Low/Zero Carbon Buildings: A Comprehensive Thermal Analysis for a UK Building
by Erdem Cuce, Pinar Mert Cuce, Christopher Wood, Mark Gillott, Saffa Riffat
ABSTRACT: Buildings are responsible for about 40% of total energy consumption in the UK. Decisive measures are taken to mitigate building-oriented energy consumption figures and greenhouse gas emissions....
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Building Performance Simulation of Near Zero Energy Building Design in Indonesia
by Anisah Andika Fajar, Koji Tokimatsu
ABSTRACT: Indonesia aims to improve building performance by increasing energy efficiency to address energy issues and carbon emissions. One of the concepts for realizing building energy efficiency is a...
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The Potential and Challenges of Bim in Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings: A Comprehensive Review
by Emre Alvur, Merve Anaç, Pinar Mert Cuce, Erdem Cuce
ABSTRACT: Issues such as sustainable living, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and increasing energy usage remain critical in the construction industry, as buildings account for approximately 40% of global...
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Implementation of Passive Design Strategies in Coworking Spaces in Providing a Healthy Workplace for the Occupants
by Ahmad Khatib Bin Khairuddin, Norzalifa Binti Zainal Abidin
ABSTRACT: This study explores sustainable wellness approaches through the implementation of passive design strategies in coworking spaces, aiming to provide a healthy workplace for occupants. Focusing on...
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A Novel Moist Airflow Heating System for Low/Zero Carbon Buildings: a Numerical Study
by Pinar Mert Cuce, Saffa Riffat
ABSTRACT: As people spend a significant portion of their day indoors, ensuring comfortable interior environments has become an unavoidable reality. Heating assumes paramount significance in regions...
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Construction and Demolition Waste as Coarse Aggregate in Structural Beam: An Analysis of Physical, Mechanical, and Environmental Impacts
by Nelson de Almeida Africano, Carlos Eduardo Javaroni, Barbara Stolte Bezerra, Paulo Fernando Fuzer Grael, Osvaldo Luis Manzoli
ABSTRACT: The substitution of natural coarse aggregate with recycled coarse aggregate from construction and demolition (RCD) waste has been demonstrated as feasible for structural concrete applications....
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Effect of Boron Minerals Colemanite and Ulexite on Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Cement
by Ilker Ustabas
ABSTRACT: This study investigated how the boron minerals colemanite and ulexite affect the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of cement. The radioactive permeability of the mortars with added...
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Enhancing Thermal Comfort Through Leading-Edge Design, Monitoring, and Optimization Technologies: A Review
by Nitin Liladhar Rane, Saurabh P. Choudhary, Jayesh Rane
ABSTRACT: The study reviewed thermal comfort enhancing strategies in built environments through the utilization of advanced design, monitoring, and optimization technologies. This research is driven by...
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Thermal Bridging in Windows: A Critical Review on Mitigation Strategies for Enhanced Building Energy Efficiency
by Emre Alvur, Pinar Mert Cuce, Erdem Cuce, Abdallah Bouabidi, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar
ABSTRACT: Thermal bridging in windows presents a significant challenge for building energy efficiency, particularly at window-wall junctions where material transitions cause heat loss. As energy standards...
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Enhancing Sustainable Construction Materials Through the Integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Such as ChatGPT
by Nitin Liladhar Rane, Saurabh P. Choudhary, Jayesh Rane
ABSTRACT: This study examines the potential transformation brought about by the integration of ChatGPT in advancing cutting-edge sustainable construction materials. Encompassing a diverse range of...