Making cities sustainable through photovoltaics and energy efficiency measures
Rooftop photovoltaics combined with energy efficiency measures and new technology are key to achieving net-zero energy buildings and thus sustainable cities.
Giulia Leghissa
The effect of urban microenvironment on indoor air temperature
The study shows the influence of urban microenvironment on indoor air temperature of residential buildings in Nordic climate.
Giulia Leghissa
A task-based qualification framework for circular skills in construction
The current skills gap is requesting measures to upskill circular skills in the construction sector.
Giulia Leghissa
The impact of household knowledge on smart energy management
The goal of the study is understanding how building occupants can impact smart energy technology.
Giulia Leghissa
Low-carbon space heating debate
Are heat pumps or hydrogen the best solution for space heating?
Giulia Leghissa
Building automation and control systems to meet user needs
A recent paper analyses the benefits of smart building technologies and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) in meeting user needs in office buildings.
Giulia Leghissa
Beyond LCA: Unveiling the Role of Digital Technologies in Circular Construction
"From LCA to Circular Design: A Comparative Study of Digital Tools for the Built Environment," navigates this dynamic landscape, exploring how digital tools and methods can shape the future of Construction 4.0 with a focus on the Circular Economy.
Arlind Dervishaj
Prefabricated green facades and green roofs
INFINITE explores the benefits of nature-based solutions in buildings.
Ludovica Galeazzi
EU Whole Life Carbon approach for the built environment
The European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations has published a position paper to support an EU-wide Whole Life Carbon approach to be adopted by the construction ecosystem.
Giulia Leghissa
The importance of cultural heritage for sustainable cities and towns
Culture is the point of contact between the urban environment and all the sociological aspects, thus it influences a sustainable urban development.
Giulia Leghissa