Multi-functional Facade Module: for different climate conditions

The building sector is responsible for more than one third of resource consumption globally. Concerning the new construction, new regulations have been set, which impose that by 2020 all new buildings constructed within the EU should reach nearly zero-energy levels. The building envelope plays a strategic role in the energy and environmental...

The incorporation of sustainability into the real estate investment portfolio

Does sustainability influence the financial performance of office buildings in the Netherlands? Are sustainable certification systems helping the commercial real estate market to move forward? Through providing the necessary rules and protocols, they enable the investors to be more connected with their assets. When considering newly constructed...

Shaping future green cities: LED's technology adoption as an option for India

The sustainable development in developing and newly industrialising countries (China, India, South Africa, and Brazil) is central issue for policy makers, decision makers, academic, and planners. The attainment of sustainability has become a challenge for rapidly urbanising India. The paper focuses on the challenges for building less energy...