Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Progress and Challenges in South Africa
van Reenen C.
This article reviews the progress and challenges of net zero carbon buildings in South Africa, assessing policy, technology, and financing aspects.
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van Reenen C.
This article reviews the progress and challenges of net zero carbon buildings in South Africa, assessing policy, technology, and financing aspects.
Asit Kumar Mishra
This paper presents a methodological framework using linear mixed effects (LME) models to assess the causal impact of energy retrofits on indoor climate conditions. It analyzes pre- and post-retrofit water vapor pressure data from Irish hom…
Fahad S. Allahaim
This paper evaluates the energy performance of the Saudi Building Code (SBC) across five climatic zones, finding 5-25% reductions in energy use intensity. It compares the Mostadam rating system with LEED v4.1 and BREEAM, and proposes seven …
Jan Stefanski, Anna Stefańska
This study compares eight heating and ventilation packages for a reference single-family house in Poland using EPC indicators and a screening life-cycle carbon assessment. Fossil-dominated systems show highest primary energy demand and emis…
Denys SHPAK
This paper examines digital twins for building energy management, focusing on electricity consumption forecasting and energy efficiency. It proposes a closed-loop framework integrating BIM, IoT, and machine learning, addressing measurement …
Abimbola Windapo, Malehloa Makhupane, Bongani Nkosi +1
This study examines green building practices for carbon reduction in South African housing through practitioner interviews and surveys. It identifies effective measures such as passive and active energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-car…
Peng Wang
MAS-NetCPO decomposes coupled orchestration across three timescales: fast routing, medium workload placement, and slow carbon-aware power budgets. Simulations using real traces show up to 38% reduction in carbon emissions and electricity co…
Yukihide Kurakawa, Makoto Tanaka
This paper analyzes the effects and interactions of three policy instruments: demand-side energy efficiency, demand response, and carbon tax. It compares their roles in reducing energy consumption and decarbonization, offering insights for …
Dong H.
This paper proposes a decision method for balancing energy savings and GHG reductions. While details are limited, it likely offers a framework useful for corporate sustainability and policy making.
Patnaikuni I.
Discusses sustainable methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in housing construction, focusing on energy efficiency and material selection.
Li Y.
This study analyzes the impact of external insulation design on building energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It quantifies the energy-saving and emission reduction effects of improved insulation.
Kalumba S.
This paper investigates the adoption of net-zero buildings (NZBs) in the South African commercial property market, analyzing barriers and drivers for sustainable building transition.
Pang J.
This paper presents an optimization design and operation analysis of an integrated energy system for rural active net-zero energy buildings. It proposes a system combining renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to minimize energy c…
Chen W.H.
This review comprehensively evaluates sustainability indicators of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) for waste heat recovery, covering life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, net-zero pathways, and social impact. It synthesizes envi…
Wu M.Y.
This paper proposes a model for establishing a net-zero emissions kidney care center in Taiwan. It focuses on decarbonizing healthcare facilities through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational measures, providing a blueprint f…
Elsarrag E.
This paper comprehensively evaluates whole-life carbon emissions of domestic hot water systems, including operational, embodied, and end-of-life stages. It provides insights for achieving net zero in the building sector.
Govindarajan P.
This paper explores the relationship between urban density and energy master planning to achieve net-zero energy in high-rise residential precincts in tropical climates. Using a performance-driven approach, it proposes optimal density and e…
Marwa Kamal Fahmy, M. M. Ahmed, Ibrahim M. Maafa +3
This study develops lightweight bricks made from treated industrial wastewater sludge (TIWS) to enhance the thermal performance of office buildings. Used in retrofitting, these bricks significantly reduce cooling energy demand and CO2 emiss…
Emre ARABACI, Bayram Kılıç
This paper proposes a novel Uncertainty-Aware Robust Optimization framework integrating Gaussian Process Regression and Grey Wolf Optimizer for NH3/CO2 cascade refrigeration systems. Compared to a practical industrial baseline, it achieves …
Qinhe Guo, Jiayi Pan, 贾德辉 +8
This review provides a critical overview of recent advances in fire-safe polymeric insulation foams (RPUF, PF, EPS, XPS) for energy-efficient buildings. Strategies such as reactive flame retardants, nanofiller additives, and interfacial coa…
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