essd: A Pathfinder

This is a computer-generated pathfinder created against the Distant Reader study called essd.

Each Distant Reader study carrel is composed of many individual items. Each item is bibliographically described with author, title, date, summary, and keyword values. Below is a list of the items' most signficant keywords as well as lists of the items themselves. Purpusing the content of this pathfinder provides the student, researcher, or scholar with one way to get their heads around the scope of the carrel. The keywords include:

Urban; Design; City; Energy; Science; Building; Environmental; Area; Land; Areas; Water; Community; Climate; Housing; Cities; Heritage; Change; Architecture; Quality; Data; Emissions; Heat; Approach; Consumption; Process; Power; Risk; Knowledge; Engineering; Author; Light; Concentration; Blida

Depending on how this pathfinder was created, many of the bibliographic sections will include elaborations on the meaning(s) of the given keywords. These elaborations were generated by feeding the items' summaries to a large langauge model and asking the model to address the question, "What is X?", where "X" is the keyword. The result will be a few sentences of elaboration. Be forewarned. The elaborations are often plausible, but they should not be take as truth. Instead, they should be taken as points for consideration.

• Urban Morphology and Housing Stock Granularity: A Cross-Scalar Analysis by Kayatekin, Cem; Uribe, Lorenzo (2023) - This indicates a significant relationship between the grain of urban plots and the grain of urban housing stock. With the Madrid districts leaning one way and the Barcelona districts the other, the case of top-down versus bottom- up variations in urban morphological diversity at the scale of the block, in this case, remains inconclusive. Keywords: bellas; districts; diversity; housing; madrid; palos; plots; scale; sq.m; stock; urban; vistas
• Investigating The Transient Thermal Aeraulic Conditions of The ‘Sabat’ Space in Traditional Mediterranean Cities: The Case of Algiers’ Casbah by Ali-smail, Sabah; Djenane, Moussadek; Zemmouri, Noureddine (2023) - Although current results are limited to warm winter conditions, findings contribute to a better understanding of the use of shade and wind patterns in mitigating prolonged heat exposure and highlight the potential of Sabat space, a traditional sustainable device, in creating restorative conditions for walking activity. Despite the existing literature on the environmental performance of semi-outdoor spaces in generating microclimates for both indoor and outdoor environments (Sinou and Steamers, 2004; Chun & Tamura, 2004; Pitt et al., 2013) to the best of the author's knowledge no investigations exist that approach the potential use of Sabat space and its significance in creating environmental diversity. Keywords: aeraulic; climate; conditions; heat; sabat; space; temperature; thermal; urban; walking; wind
• A Value-Based Framework from Building Stock Model to Retrofit Model by Flores, Ivett (2024) - State of the Art The review of the current state-of-the-art in the field of Building Retrofit Models reveals key concepts and research works that have significantly influenced and provided valuable insights into the development of this study: - Retrofit Strategies Implementation for Existing Buildings: A noteworthy observation from the current body of literature is the prevalence of tools and methods designed to facilitate energy-efficient features primarily during the design and predesign phases of existing buildings. By merging these insights, the study aims to establish a robust framework for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability across urban building stocks while considering the holistic panorama of impacts and benefits. Keywords: analysis; building; carbon; efficiency; emissions; energy; mexico; research; retrofit; stock; strategies; urban
• Citizen Participation Program in Iztapalapa Precinct, with the implementation of Cablebus Line 2 by Denise, Maria; Cabrera-Sanchez, Bertha N. Cabrera-Sanchez (2024) - This article aims to show that community participation in urban projects in the city is key in the process of improving the urban environment. Abstract The growth of the world’s cities gives rise to new forms of urban mobility for their inhabitants. Keywords: cablebus; citizen; city; identity; inhabitants; iztapalapa; line; mexico; mexico city; mobility; participation; public; residents; urban
• Urban Water and Management in Sustainable Cities by Bekar, Tuğçe (2024) - Population growth in cities, climate change, and decreasing access to water resources make the issue of sustainable city and water relationship more important. As the world's population grows rapidly, cities are using water resources more intensively than ever before. Keywords: areas; cities; city; consumption; countries; development; liters; management; pollution; population; problems; production; relationship; urban; urbanization; use; water; water consumption; water management; water resources; water use; world
• Promoting Peri-urban Agriculture: A Remedy for Climate Change. Case of the Town of Delly Brahim in Algiers by Bacha, Nesrine; Hadj Mohamed, Naima (2024) - Contributing to food security in urban areas: Differences between urban agriculture and peri-urban agriculture in the Global North. Paula Nahmias et al (2012), studying urban agriculture in Brittany, emphasize that professional practices in shared gardens and leisure agriculture are valued for their food, environmental and socio- political roles, thereby contributing to urban development. Keywords: agriculture; algiers; areas; brahim; change; climate; climate change; delly; development; food; measures; peri; practices; strategies; urban; water
• An Overview of Transdisciplinary and Bottom-up Approach for Urban Resilience: The Case of Turkey by Özdamar, Esen; Önay, Ertuğ (2024) - These options are increasingly popular in urban transformation and can also be effective in bringing urban communities in Turkey together (Gün et al., 2021). By creating a framework that promotes long-term education and citizenship awareness, urban governance can sustain urban resilience in a more viable manner over the long term in Turkey. Keywords: approaches; city; climate; community; development; initiatives; istanbul; knowledge; participation; participatory; planning; resilience; science; strategies; sustainability; turkey; urban
• Stone Town Built Heritage Identity as a Stimulus to Sustainable Urban Growth within Zanzibar City by Haji Khamis, Ali; Hollmén, Saija; Koskinen, Anna; Nimri, Ledia (2024) - The History and Conservation of Zanzibar Stone Town. An Assessment of Satisfaction in Cultural Heritage Tour- ism Destinations in Tanzania: The Case of Zanzibar Stone Town. 12, 259-276. Keywords: city; conservation; development; environmental; growth; heritage; identity; planning; stone; stone town; town; urban; values; zanzibar; zanzibar city
• The Importance of Urban Greenery in the Construction of a Smart Landscape to Reduce Negative Environmental and Climate Impacts by Fruehauf, Amanda; Pellegrino, Paulo; Lombardo, Magda (2025) - In São Paulo municipality, the tree canopy area corresponds to 36.7% of the total area, with the highest concentrations occurring in the extreme south, in the subprefecture of Parrilheiros and the mountainous part, in the north in the subprefectures of Perus and Jaçanã/Tremembé; in the east, the São Mateus subprefecture stands out; in the west, some patches of afforestation occur in the Butantã, Lapa and Pinheiros subprefectures and also in the M'Boi Mirim subprefecture near the Guarapiranga dam, located in the southwest. Being that there is a link between the forms of use and occupation of the will have of urban areas with the variation of air temperature, that is, the areas with more open spaces, vegetation and proximity to water bodies, temperatures decline (Lombardo, 1985). Keywords: green; heat; land; landscape; municipality; paulo; são; urban; use; vegetation
• A.I. and the rewiring of Madrid: Narratives of Water, Energy, and the Built World by Kayatekin, Cem (2025) - Abstract This paper is structured as an instrumental case study assessing the impacts of the incorporation of AI platforms within the iterative design process of a fifth-year undergraduate architectural studio. Introduction This paper presents the findings and outputs of a fifth-year undergraduate architecture studio, specifically assessing the impacts of the incorporation of AI platforms into the course structure for the purposes of accelerating and amplifying portions of the iterative design and research process. Keywords: design; development; energy; figure; human; infrastructure; intelligence; platforms; scale; students; studio; systems; urban; water
• Urban Regeneration for the Resilient City: Implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Solutions in Pisa's High Flash Flood Risk Areas by Santini, Luisa; Frosini, Greta; Fabrizio, Cinelli (2025) - Global frameworks such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) emphasize multi-hazard disaster management and the enhancement of resilience in urban areas. Discussion This study evaluated the potential of NBS, specifically green roofs, permeable pavements, and rain gardens, for improving stormwater management and mitigating flood risks in urban areas. Keywords: areas; cover; data; hydro; km2; nbs; research; runoff; solutions; study; tree; urban
• Missing Teeth and Sticky Parts of Urban Plans: The Case of Patrick Geddes’ Tel Aviv by Kayatekin, Cem (2025) - Yet, while this was a type of expropriation that was drawn around ethnic lines, it was also one that fell within a rather strict capitalistic framework of land speculation, densification, and economic stratification—a repeating Tel Avivian story which echoes into the current day: “[In contrast to Jerusalem] all that continues here [in Tel Aviv] is an eternal struggle over property, status, success, and benefits. The issues pertaining to the origin story of the city and the origin story behind the low-rise housing typology dominantly observed across the Tel Avivian urban fabric are of primary concern to the historico-theoretical discourse concerning the built environment of Tel Aviv. Keywords: building; city; development; fabric; figure; geddes; land; master; micro; plan; shop; story; street; tel aviv; typology; urban
• Land Take: from Fabric Classification to identifying Areas for Sustainable Urban Regeneration by Luisa, Santini; Elisa, Ducci (2024) - Morphotypes are defined through analysis of the physical, functional, and landscape characteristics of urban areas. One example is the Parc du Trapeze eco- neighbourhood in Boulogne-Billancourt (France), where these structures have improved the aesthetic appearance and environmental quality of urban areas (https://www.ileseguin-rivesdeseine.fr). Keywords: areas; classification; climate; data; development; fabric; giuliano; land; management; nbs; san; terme; urban
• Analysis of Urban Road Network Robustness under Different Attack Conditions by tan , Shuang; Zhang, Lu (2024) - Keywords Robustness, road traffic network, random attacks, deliberate attack, cascading failure. For analyzing urban road network robustness, the clustering coefficient measures local connectivity and is of limited significance for assessing the overall network's robustness. Keywords: attacks; flow; network; nodes; road; robustness; segments; subgraph; traffic; transportation; urban
• Integrating Health and Well-being into Urban Design: Microclimate, Walkability, and Walking Behaviour in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia by Alharbi, Fahad; Raman, Shibu; Lannon, Simon (2024) - To assess perceived neighbourhood walkability characteristics, the study used a questionnaire based on the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Survey (NEWS) by (Saelens et al. 2003) and improved by (Hakimian & Lak, 2016). Does compact development mitigate urban thermal environments? Keywords: characteristics; comfort; density; environment; et al; land; neighbourhoods; pet; study; urban; use; walkability; walkable; walking
• Hydrocity: An International Collaborative Urban Lab between Manchester and Riga by Rossi , Loris; Canniffe, Eamonn; Quayle, Matthew; Ionita, Catalina (2025) - • How can international student collaboration enhance future approaches to regeneration and urbanism? The Roadmap 2050 became a paradigm of a new approach to creating consistency and awareness among future students. Keywords: approach; architecture; birkenhead; collaboration; design; development; future; manchester; new; regeneration; riga; students; studio; urban; urbanism
• Assessing the Impact of Urban Canyon Geometry on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Case Study in Marrakech, Morocco by Lachir , Asia (2025) - Street orientation emerges as a significant factor influencing thermal comfort, primarily due to its effect on solar access, which is a critical determinant of outdoor thermal comfort. As cities experience rising temperatures, strategies to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and enhance outdoor thermal comfort are becoming essential for enhancing the quality of life and promoting sustainable, healthy urban environments. Keywords: climate; comfort; design; heat; impact; outdoor; scopus; street; uhi; urban; utci
• Reuse Strategies of Urban Areas and Built Heritage: Case Study of Karbala Old City by Al Ameen, Zainab; Font Basté, Maria Glòria; Martí Audí, Núria (2025) - It is crucial to maintain the original urban layout and other unique urban elements that contribute to the distinctiveness and essence of historic city centers. Therefore, analyzing the effects of tourist influx on historic city centers is essential for designing sustainable conservation initiatives (García-Hernández et al., 2017). Keywords: areas; center; city; city center; development; fabric; figure; heritage; karbala; spaces; urban
• Evolution of Integrated Development in Urban Agglomerations in China: Perspectives on Economic Linkages and Urban-Rural Equilibrium by Ge, Guoqin; Huang, Minhui; Zhou, Yazhou (2025) - Abstract Understanding the evolution of urban agglomerations is crucial for formulating resilient and inclusive spatial development policies. Keywords Urban agglomeration; Integration; Space evolution; Planning Strategy; China 1. Keywords: agglomeration; area; ccua; chengdu; chongqing; connection; core; development; equilibrium; integration; level; rural; units; urban
• The Impact of the Built Environment on Human Behaviors by Mahmoud, Amira Mersal (2018) - The built environment should adapt to their different needs in this rapidly changing era of technological revolution in order to understand how does that old urban fabric, which was originally formed as a reflection and translation to a past culture, emphasize the importance of utilizing the knowledge of human behavior while designing built environments. In this respect, the main aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of utilizing the knowledge of human behavior while designing built environments and to approach this issue from the perspective of an interdisciplinary discourse: environmental psychology. Keywords: behavior; characteristics; city; environment; housing; human; people; population; psychology; study; urban
• Comparative Study of Solar Radiation Availability in Dry Climate Urban Environment Forested Areas, in Mendoza, Argentina by Arboit, Mariela Edith; Betman, E. (2016) - In the spring-summer season, the net energy available is 24%, which is a significant masking of the solar energy for the presence of urban trees and urban building morphology. The contribution of urban trees in improving the microclimate, air quality, and living in cities is well-documented (Bernatzky, 1982; Rowntree, 1986; McPherson, Simpson, & Livingston 1989; McPherson, 1992; Mcpherson, Simpson, Xiao, & Wu, 2011; Simpson & Mcpherson, 1998; Scudo & Ochoa de la Torre, 2003; Santamouris, Synnefa, & Karlessi, 2011; Keywords: arboit; building; case; energy; facade; figure; masking; north; season; solar; summer; trees; urban; winter
• The Courtyard House: Can a Sustainable Future Learn from a Context Relevant Past by Bougdah, Hocine (2016) - A typical courtyard in the Cordoba historic quarter Having discussed the socio-cultural relevance of the courtyard house in the previous section, the second aspect of its multi-determinant context, which is the climate, is discussed through a study into the environmental performance (internal temperatures) of a typical example of traditional courtyard house in Boussaada, Algeria (35◦20’N, 4◦12’E, 459 m above sea level). While courtyard houses exist in most parts of the Arab/Islamic world, they evolved in different ways “as influenced by existing local traditions, construction materials and environmental factors” (Sibley, 2006). Keywords: algeria; context; courtyard; courtyard house; development; figure; house; housing; science; urban; world
• Towards Strategic Planning Implementation for Egyptian Cities by Soliman, Marwa Ahmed (2018) - Most of the studies that are concerned with implementation have dealt with the method of strategic planning implementation (Atkinson, 2006). Strategic planning implementation in Egyptian cities The plans were prepared by GOPP and United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT) in 2008 to urge a number of cities to prepare their plans according to the terms of reference of each party. Keywords: cities; city; community; development; funding; implementation; participation; planning; plans; preparation; process; projects; urban
• A Territorial Approach to the Production of Urban and Rural Landscape. by Trapani, Ferdinando; Savarese, Raffaele; Safonte, Fabiola (2018) - Aree Interne della Sicilia, Caltanissetta, Italy Abstract The authors, starting from the examination of the historic data of Palermo landscapes on the south-east side, draw up an analysis of the landscape by illustrating the environmental characteristics and the intervention of man in its transformations. The specific area of Maredolce landscape in the vision of the first masterplan was safeguarded against concreting pg. Keywords: area; church; citrus; city; conca; dei; del; della; dematteis; development; di palermo; d’oro; elements; essd; fruit; heritage; identity; landscape; maredolce; mountain; new; palace; palermo; park; planning; project; regeneration; san; science; sicilia; system; territory; today; trapani; urban; water
• Challenges to the Multi-Functional Uses and Multifarious Benefits of Urban Green Spaces: Basis of Urban Biodiversity Planning and Management in the City of Manila, Philippines by Gonzales, Leonora; Magnaye, Dina (2016) - Keywords urban biodiversity; urban green space; green space; urban biodiversity planning and management; urbanization; urban ecosystem pg. According to the report to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2012), “the inattention to urban biodiversity may partly be shaped by the visible lack of hab- itable spaces in the city for plant and animal species to thrive. Keywords: area; biodiversity; city; development; district; environmental; green; management; manila; park; space; species; trees; ugs; urban
• Sustainable Park Landscaping as an Approach for the Development of the Built Environment: Review and Employment by Haredy, Abdallah (2019) - A number of parks, located in moderate climate zones, are studied in terms of aspects such as their location, topography, operation, and landscaping characteristics, to demonstrate the prevailing normative values that can be applied to sustainable park design. Sustainable park design and ecotourism Ecotourism is a form of tourism that is committed to enjoying the natural environment in a way that does not violate the ecosystem, or have a negative impact on the biodiversity. Keywords: city; design; development; energy; environment; figure; green; landscape; landscaping; park; park design; planning; spaces; urban; water
• Natural Urban Heritage and Preservation Policies: the Case of Kyoto’s Waterways by Santini, Tyana; Taji, Takahiro (2019) - The twenty kilometer canal provided running and irrigation water for Kyoto city and its surrounding areas, and it fed the turbines of the first public hydroelectric generator that powered Kyoto´s flourishing industries, its street lights, and the first electric trams of Japan. Relevant achievements and shortcomings of Kyoto´s experience are here analyzed, considering how the preservation of historic landscapes affected the protection of urban rivers, the relationship between sustainability and heritage, and the new environmentally aware approaches to river improvement. Keywords: areas; city; environmental; heritage; japan; kyoto; kyoto city; new; preservation; protection; river; urban; water
• Multi-Scale Assessment of Urban Gardens as Constructed Habitats for Biodiversity Conservation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Middleton, Deborah A. (2019) - Investigating the spatial range of simple to complex constructed habitats that may be sustained in extreme ecology contexts such as those found in the Arabian Peninsula, constructing urban garden habitats will generate a natural diversity and through scaling of these initiatives over time, will enable larger habitat formation for at risk species. At the present time, exploring the construction of urban garden habitats for biodiversity has not been incorporated into the Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity conservation action plans. Keywords: arid; assemblage; biodiversity; development; formation; garden; habitat; heterogeneity; landscape; patch; patches; species; urban; vegetation
• Regenerative Mobility: Disruption and Urban Evolution by Alcantara, Maria N.P.A.; Gonzaga, A.S. da S.; Kneib, E.C. (2019) - Regenerative cities. For this reason, this paper aims to develop and present a new concept associated with urban mobility, based on the principles of regenerative medicine: the Regenerative Mobility, a concept with disruptive and evolutionary purposes. Keywords: change; cities; city; collective; concept; development; displacements; london; medicine; mobility; new; people; regeneration; sustainability; system; transportation; urban; use
• Conservation Techniques of Architectural Heritage and Private Property Legal Rights – Case Study Alexandria, Egypt by El-Daghar, Khaled (2020) - Value buildings: historical buildings, buildings associated with important events, visually distinct buildings of the city or have aesthetic value, visually distinct buildings (landmarks), important buildings in the formation of the public character, buildings with important function or functional value, buildings related to an important figure or symbolic value and buildings with architectural value. It is considered as a monument when it has an archeological or historical value or significance as a manifestation of different civilizations, or has a historical connection to it as well as the remains of human breeds and their contemporary beings (Harrison & Huntington, 2000; Al-Manshawi, 2013): Heritage buildings: The total number of buildings, structures and formations, which form the product of what we have inherited from our ancestors and predecessors of cultural achievements and civilization features. Keywords: alexandria; architectural; buildings; community; conservation; development; figure; heritage; property; urban; value
• Built Morphology and the Impact of Planning Policies: Case of Small Towns in Karnataka, India by Shastri, Aparna (2021) - Compact city planning and development:Emerging practices and strategies for achieving the goals of sustainability, Developments in the Built Environment, 4(June), 100021. A pedestrian friendly city that allows people to access all their immediate needs in a walkable radius is increasingly seen as the ideal blueprint for city development. Keywords: betageri; cities; city; city planning; development; district; form; gadag; india; karnataka; land; master; new; planning; population; towns; urban; use
• Identification, Dimension and Evaluation of Catalytic Projects in Tehran, Iran by Sarkheyli, Elnaz; Zakerhaghighi, Kianoosh (2021) - Firstly, as a result of the literature review, it was discussed that if urban projects are creating changes in the everyday activities in an area, the general image of the area, the physics and texture, and economic value of a built area could be considered as a project with catalytic impacts. According to the results, seven criteria (environmental sustainability, context-based development, pattern making, branding, social quality of life, economic prosperity, and market adaptability) are essential to ensure the sustainability of catalytic impacts of catalyst projects. Keywords: area; catalysts; city; criteria; cultural; development; dimensions; impacts; projects; regeneration; scale; science; sector; sustainability; tehran; urban
• Impacts of Land-Use Transformation on Agriculture Land in Afghanistan, Kabul City as Case Study by Amin, Hamidullah; Helmi, Mansour Rifaat (2021) - This paper investigates the issue of land use change on agricultural land that has become a phenomenon affecting the economy and environment in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. The Indian model was selected as an international example to take the advantage of scientific studies in the subject of urban agricultural as an experience proven usefulness in tackling and reducing the impacts of land use changes in Kabul. Keywords: afghanistan; agriculture; area; change; city; development; food; impacts; kabul; land; study; urban; use
• Smart Streetlamps as part of a Smart City Approach in Macau by Chen, Yile; Zheng, Liang (2021) - There are more application scenarios in tourism guides, convenience information, cultural and creative products, public service advertisements, etc., and the use of video, pictures, animation, music and other communication media to allow tourists to perceive the city culture of Macau, improve the impression of Macau city, and create a more diverse city image (Macau Daily,2019). With the promotion of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area policies, Macau, as one of the four central cities in the Greater Bay Area, has pioneered the development of smart cities. Keywords: area; cities; city; construction; data; development; government; lights; macau; street; streetlamps; technology; urban
• Sustainable Urban Development: Bioregionalistic Vision for Small Towns by Surekha, C K (2022) - A framework for a bioregionalistic vision for sustainable small town There is a lot of possibility for the betterment of small towns in planning, advocacy and the approach attributed to creating sustainable habitats within them. Indicative parameters for bioregionalsitic vision for sustainable small towns Having identified the thrust areas of theories/philosophies which clearly propose an eco-cultural development perspective; certain indicative parameters are devised for formulating the bioregionalistic vision of small towns. Keywords: approach; areas; bioregionalism; cities; community; cultural; development; ecology; environmental; global; governance; growth; landscape; level; life; mapping; new; place; planning; press; resources; science; sustainability; systems; towns; urban; urbanism
• Analysis Of Solar Radiation Towards Optimization and Location Of The Urban Blocks In The Neighborhood Units by Veisi, Omid; Shakibamanesh, Amir (2022) - A visualization-oriented 3D method for efficient computation of urban solar radiation based on 3D–2D surface mapping. Using two radar and point cloud techniques at the macro Scale, solar radiation energy was calculated in the study area, which indicated the importance of macro data analysis at the neighborhood scale. Keywords: analysis; building; city; data; design; development; energy; environmental; figure; height; models; optimization; planning; potential; radiation; scale; solar; study; urban
• A Study on the Strategies of Park City Construction of Chengdu from the Perspective of Urban Heat Island Mitigation by Wang, Lichen; Gu, Kangkang; Dong, Dong (2022) - Effect of urban green land on thermal environment of surroundings based on remote sensing: A case study in Beijing, China[J]. UHII in different land cover areas In this paper, land cover data and LST data are superimposed, and the temperature of different land cover types is statistically analyzed by spatial analysis in Arcgis software. Keywords: area; city; construction; cover; effect; fvc; heat; island; land; lst; study; urban
• Development Plan for Decreasing Crime Rates at El Amir Hamad Archeological Site by Ali, Dr. Rasha; HATEM, YASMIN MOANIS (2022) - This empirical research will demonstrate the importance of involving the preservation of archaeological sites that should be linked to a long-term conservation plan to prevent them from being abandoned and demolished, as well as discussing the term heritage crime and the relation between crime and abandoned heritage areas. Urban planning studies for heritage areas that involve tourism as their main source of income in order to benefit from their development, the creation of new economic value that is supportive to the wellbeing and lifestyle of the inhabitants and users. Keywords: amir; area; buildings; crime; development; hamad; heritage; mosque; site; study; tourism; urban
• Connecting Cities Across Infrastructural Divides : Case Studies from Self-Build Practices in Tshwane East by Devenish, Paul; Demba, Denmbaye; Katranas, Alexia; Kriek, Delani (2022) - The growing body of research on this topic recognises that urban infrastructure is not simply a set of facile technical devices that control and regulate mechanical, electrical, informational, transportation, and/or other material flows, but rather a systemic network of interfaces that connect (or exclude) people, resources, services, capital and wealth. The reading of urban infrastructure from an adaptive territorial perspective helps us think about alternative modes of material and resource exchange. Keywords: africa; apartheid; build; cities; city; demba; development; infrastructure; katranas; self; settlements; south; spaces; tshwane; university; urban
• Living on Water and Land: Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Amphibious Communities in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest by Vildosola, Gabriela; Alarcona, Jorge; Andrews, Leann (2022) - Objective: The study´s objective was to understand the physical, social, cultural, and environmental conditions in which amphibious communities live and identify the political, legal, and cultural barriers that prevented their healthy urban development. The team also conducted an open online survey with 23 multiple-choice questions about perception and conditions of amphibious communities, and received 147 responses from the general population living in the non-flood-prone highlands of Iquitos. Keywords: communities; community; conditions; development; houses; level; living; people; urban; water
• Brownfield Land Redevelopment Strategies in Urban Areas : Criteria Contributing to the Decision-making Process by Singh, Sukhjap; Kiroff, Lydia; Sharma, Rashika (2022) - Asbestos contamination on brownfield development sites in the UK. Initial risk-based screening of potential brownfield development sites. Keywords: auckland; brownfield; case; decision; developers; development; environmental; figure; housing; making; new; potential; projects; property; research; sites; study; urban
• Neighborhood Impact Assessment an Urban Sustainability Instrument : Analysis in Medium-sized Cities in São Paulo, Brazil. by Abreu, Emanoele; Peres, Renata (2022) - In this context, this paper aims to verify the presence or absence of the NIA process components in the urban legislation of four (04) medium-sized cities in São Paulo, identifying advances and limitations in the legislation and its possible articulation with urban environmental management. In order to obtain more information about urban environmental management in these cities, we interviewed at least one Public Servant from each Municipal Government. Keywords: analysis; approval; assessment; cities; city; environmental; impact; law; legislation; management; municipal; municipalities; neighborhood; nia; planning; sustainability; urban
• Recodification of the Latin American City: Emerging Urban Legislation in the Pandemic Era by Pichihua, Yeimis (2023) - 4. Results Urban law is the set of norms that structure urban and rural land use, as well as the behavior of its inhabitants. In Latin America, urban law is paradoxical, since the growth of its cities occurs on the margins of the law. Keywords: cities; city; latin; law; laws; measures; new; pandemic; policies; space; urban
• COVID Impact on Usage of Public Spaces in Brasilia, Brazil by Costa, Carla (2023) - Public spaces depend on public life and public life influences the vitality of public spaces (Bal, 2008). Carla Costa / Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 3 1.2 Research Objective The current research aims to get an insight on what has changed for the residents of Brasilia in terms of usage of public space and ultimately make a South American contribution to the global mainstream debate of the importance of public spaces in times of crisis. Keywords: activities; brasilia; city; gehl; life; pandemic; people; research; spaces; urban; usage
• Using Resilience to Analyze Changes in an Industrial Community in China by Hu, Ying; Garcia, Emilio; Oswald, Ferdinand; Ji, Yichuan (2023) - If subsequent findings demonstrate that the level of enclosure influences other built environment elements and significant correlations exist among them, it would validate the alternative hypothesis (H1) and reject the null hypothesis (H0). As for BW, while RL displayed a significant positive relationship (Beta=0.90, p=0.002), most other built environment elements showed notable correlations with BW (Beta<0, p<0.05 or p<0.01). Keywords: area; bankruptcy; changes; development; environment; factory; ics; land; resilience; skf; urban; workers
• Correction: Study of Public Space Use and Design based on Japanese and Foreign Perceptions by Hardilla, Dini; Dewancker, Bart (2023) - Public spaces that focus on public life, activities, and events will play an important role in the city center, whereas public spaces that function as a place to rest or play offer a simpler look, are interior, and sometimes challenge users' perceptions both physically and socially of new spaces (Cho et al. 2016). Public space can be called public space when people use it in different ways, at different times, or simultaneously or sequentially, without considering a particular social group. Keywords: community; design; development; foreigners; japanese; neighborhood; parks; people; public; research; science; space; urban; use

• Application of a Biomimetic Approach in the Design Exploration of the Indonesian Red Cross Memorial Covid 19 Volunteer Monument, Tangerang Regency by Wicaksono, Emanuel; Setiawan, Derryl (2023) - Monuments are closely related to landmarks because monuments are generally supported by several elements that can give prominent characteristics through their architectural art. The biomimetic approach can be used to get a good appearance of monument form. Keywords: approach; architecture; bamboo; design; development; figure; form; monument; pandemic; place
• Environmental Protection Through Sustainable Land Management by Foroughi, Rahim; Daneshgar, Farhad (2024) - Functional diversity has a major effect on the productivity of ecosystem sustainability sustainable land system management and global climate change; and this effect could influence ecosystem dynamics, stability, productivity, nutrient balance, and other aspects of ecosystem functioning. 2. Literature Review The main argument of the current study is that to achieve a partial solution to the climate change problem and to achieve sustainable land system management, four interconnected approaches of biophilia, biomimicry, biotechnology, and science (Zhao et al., 2022) should be integrated with future designs. Keywords: biomimicry; biophilia; change; design; development; ecosystem; environmental; land; management; model; nature; study; sustainability; system
• A Framework to Enhance Flexible Blended Architectural Design Education by Makram, Abeer; Moanis, Yasmin (2024) - The survey is mainly conducted on architectural design students with varied levels of GPA to examine their opinions and experience of online learning for design studios throughout the term. The integration of face-to-face design studios and remote learning contributes to the creation of a more flexible, inclusive, and successful learning environment for architectural design students. Keywords: architecture; design; design studios; development; education; face; learning; online; process; science; students; studio; technology; time
• Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review by Johari, Syafiq; Mustapa, Muzani; Mustapa, Fara (2025) - Application of Smart Living and Universal Design for the Aging Population Addressing the increasing need for ageing population housing as discussed in the sub-topic Introduction, where smart living and universal design principles are trusted to play crucial roles in enhancing the quality of life, especially for the elderly and disabled individuals, this paper aims to establish the possibility of application of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population. Hence, there is a growing demand for Smart Living housing options that combine housing with health and social services to help older adults maintain their independence (Guzman, 2019). Keywords: aging; analysis; design; housing; literature; living; population; research; review; systematic
• Preserving Historical Structures, Motivations of Property Owners, and the Effects on Community Socio-Economic Renewal in Japan by Cameron Bliss, Deryk (2025) - Circular economy strategies for adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings to reduce environmental impacts. The chosen cohort to form a base from which to explore these, as well as the other issues and confusions the Japanese built environment inevitably presents, is also perhaps one of the less examined; foreign (or joint foreign and Japanese) owners, or operators of businesses, in traditional vernacular built heritage structures known as minka (or kominka) (Figure 1). Keywords: altruism; architecture; buildings; communities; community; design; development; figure; heritage; japan; japanese; journal; market; minka; research; reuse; scarcity; science; structures
• Mutual Adaptation in Adaptive Reuse Practice: The Case of Borgo Monteruga And The Apulian Olive Cultural Landscape by Guidetti, Elena; Ronzani, Riccardo (2025) - A strategy is essential for supporting the costs of such a project, and the energy issues during this period of transition can become an opportunity for imagining new types of energy agricultural landscapes. According to the consideration that agriculture is, in fact, energy production (Colombo, 1996; Smil, 2017) and with the definition of energy landscape - a landscape whose appearance is characterised purely by energy production activities (Pasqualetti, 2012; Allemand, 2021) - then we can state that the agricultural landscapes are essentially energy-productive landscapes (Allemand, 2021; Keywords: approach; borgo; design; energy; figure; landscape; mediterranean; monteruga; olive; production; project; research; trees; village
• House of the Future: Designing a Net-Zero Energy Housing Archetype for Emirati Families by Abuimara, Tareq; Haddad, Madhar; Aldhaheri, Alyazia; Alzubaidi, Maitha; Alyafei, Meerah; Alderei, Rauda (2025) - Energy performance of 3D-printed concrete walls: A numerical study. 3. Results and discussion This section presents the results of the research-based design of the housing archetype, including the envelope components optimization, whole building energy use optimization, and the onsite energy generation. Keywords: archetype; building; construction; design; development; energy; figure; housing; performance; results; software; thermal; uae
• Architectural Practicing in the Era of Globalization. (Saudi Market as a Case Study) by Shehata, Ahmed Mohamed; Al-Bukhari, Ibraheem N. A. (2018) - Architecture Practicing in GCC Architecture record annual statistics of the top twenty firms in the world showed that 65% of the twenty top firms get more than 45% of their revenue out of practicing architecture design while 45% of them come from architectural engineering consultations. The most critical remark was the big difference in number of design courses and this, of course, affects the complexity of their projects. Keywords: architecture; construction; design; environmental; saudi; science; skills
• Vision and Methodology to Support Sustainable Architecture through Building Technology in the Digital Era by Shahda, Merhan Mohammed M. (2018) - http://www.press.ierek.com ISSN (Print: 2357-0849, online: 2357-0857) Environmental Science and Sustainable Development DOI: 10.21625/essd.v2i2.169 Vision and Methodology to Support Sustainable Architecture Through Building Technology in the Digital Era Merhan Mohammed M. Shahda1 1lecturer in the Architecture and Urban Design, Department Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University Abstract The last decades have witnessed countless, progressive, and rapid advances in the field of building technology, which has a strong impact on the construction industry. Since architecture is a product of the available technology era, building technology could be a contributing factor to reinforce sustainable architecture, where it could pro- mote raising the efficiency of the environmental performance of the architectural product. Keywords: architecture; building; building technology; construction; design; development; digital; era; figure; implementation; materials; project; science; sustainability; technology
• Nature as a Healer for Autistic Children by Barakat, Hadeer; Bakr, Ali Foaad; El-sayad, Zeyad (2018) - The eighth Scientific Conference for Autism held by the College of Education in conjunction with the Egyptian Society for Hydration Capacities of Children with Special Needs revealed that 1 out of every 80 children in Egypt are suffering from autism and this number in Egypt was expected to rise from 2.3 million in 2001 to 2.9 million in 2017. The issues surrounding sensory integration are presented in hyposensitive and hypersensitive reactions by children with autism to the vestibular, proprioception, tactile, audio, visual, and olfactory senses. Keywords: asd; autism; children; design; development; figure; garden; nature; science; sensory; use; wilson; zone
• Nanotechnology: Towards Sustainable Solar Cells by Morsy, Haitham E.; Qasem, Magdy M.; Moustafa, Wael S. (2018) - Solar energy in Egypt is one of the most important sources of alternative and renewable energy. This is because we have a huge amount of solar energy in our Arab countries. Keywords: building; cells; design; energy; materials; nanotechnology; screen; solar
• Facades for Achieving Visual Comfort: High Performance Computing by Belok, Fatima; Rabea, Mostafa; Hanafi, Mohamed; El Bastawissi, Ibtihal (2019) - Responsive kinetic skin design framework and its cycle (source: Zboinska et al., 2015) Figure 11. The use of kinetic facades for achieving visual comfort in spaces has been recently the subject of many researches, where various aspects have been explored. Keywords: architecture; building; comfort; daylight; design; facades; framework; kinetic; performance
• Sustainable Design Camp as a Platform to apply the Principles of Editing Urban Design to the City’s Strategic Plan by Aitani, Kochiro (2019) - The study area of this design workshop consists of planned area for future Kyushu University Academic City, and Maebaru northern area and Shima eastern area, of Itoshima City planning master plan. The theme of this year’s workshop was the planning of the core zone of Kyushu University Academic Research City, mainly at the Ito Campus of Kyushu University. Keywords: area; city; design; development; environment; plan; site; study; university; workshop
• Green Building with Nature Concept on Lakeside Resort Design by Wasilah, Wasilah; Hildayanti, Andi; Hamzah, Hamzah (2019) - Introduction Most of green building concept is to create a better life and meet the next generation needs. One of the program is green building concept that includes a building development, house, apartment, office, and so forth. Keywords: area; building; concept; design; development; function; green; material; resort; room; water
• Unlocking the Potentials of Urban Architecture in Enhancing the Quality of Urban Life in Urban Poverty Areas through Community Projects by Elewa, Ahmed (2019) - Attoe, Wayne, and Donn Logan clarified the types and characteristics of the product of urban architecture as a design approach, this product is not only limited to individual buildings, but it includes also projects that consist of buildings and urban spaces (Attoe, & Donn, (1989). The characteristics of urban architecture product The determining of the architectural and urban characteristics of the urban architecture product is playing a key role in the understanding of how to use urban architecture as a tool for enhancing the QUL. Keywords: approach; architecture; areas; buildings; community; context; design; project; spaces; study; type; upas
• Architectural Education for Sustainable Urban Regeneration by Çahantimur, Arzu; Öztürk, Rengin Beceren (2019) - In this context, the overall aim of sustainable urban regeneration can be defined as the development and implementation of multi-dimensional and integrated projects for urban environments in different scales with various qualifications (e.g. streets, neighborhoods, districts and cities), with collaboration of the related parties. 3. Urban Regeneration Discussed in Architectural Education As a rapidly developing country with so many implementations of urban regeneration projects in Turkey should be considered as an opportunity to create livable and sustainable cities. Keywords: areas; design; development; education; regeneration; students; turkey
• Development of an Open-Source Water Consumption Meter for Housing by Arzate, Miguel; Arzate, Gerardo; Aguirre, Javier (2019) - Abstract This article reports on the project Design and development of water and gas P.L. measurement devices in the housing: an approach to sustainable consumption in Mexico, prepared at the Metropolitan Autonomous University in the Department of the Environment, whose objective was to develop a device to measure water consumption in the housing, which allows users to know their spending and can make decisions in favor of efficiency through the reduction of water use in household activities. As specific results were obtained: hardware programming and housing design and as a final result: the assembly of the functional prototype with which measurements of water consumption were made in a housing in Mexico. Keywords: arduino; consumption; design; development; housing; meter; mexico; people; use; water
• Critical Thinking and Collaborative Problem-Solving for Improving Education Performance – Case Study Thermal Retrofit to Ensure Health and Wellbeing of Historic Built Environment in Lebanon by El-Daghar, Khaled (2020) - As a broad perspective, it could be concluded that retrofit strategies of historic built environment affects human comfort and hence energy consumption which is a vital one, also needs to be considered/addressed through a number of recommendations, guidelines and special measures, as follows: • Encourage historic building thermal retrofit technologies that can reduce cooling energy demands, although in some case it can decide cooling appliances as unnecessary. Therefore, the study aims to produce a new methodology for integrating teaching-learning method in architecture, presenting various international attempts of thermal retrofit in historical built environment, guiding the architectural students to follow the same approach of such projects, which will save energy in a country that has a major problem in electricity. Keywords: building; design; development; education; energy; environment; figure; health; learning; lebanon; problem; retrofit; science; solving; students; study; thermal; tripoli; wellbeing
• Façade Solar Control and Shading Strategies for Buildings in the Mediterranean Region by Di Salvo, Santina (2020) - Keywords Shading; building envelope; adaptive façade; Mediterranean region, warm climate; biomimetics 1. In this article, we have highlighted the main factors to be taken into consideration to design smart solar shading systems and building envelopes in areas characterized by a Mediterranean climate, therefore variable. Keywords: architecture; bamboo; building; climate; construction; design; development; energy; envelope; materials; mediterranean; science; shading; structure; summer; sun; systems; winter
• Guilty by Association: Addressing Sustainability in Architecture Education by Santini, Tyana (2020) - Keywords Sustainability; architecture education; green-washing; sustainable architecture; environmental humanities 1.Introduction Over the past two decades, the increasing awareness of environmental issues has encouraged architecture schools to expand their offers on sustainability lectures and programs. Within the universities in which graduate and undergraduate programs could be differentiated, four out of six cases had a higher percentage of sustainability lectures in undergraduate programs, being the highest percentages found in MIT (62%) and TU Delf (100%). Keywords: architects; architecture; building; courses; design; development; education; energy; green; humanities; issues; lectures; mit; sustainability; technology; university
• Regional Resource Urbanism, Envisioning an Adaptive Transition for the Urbanising Periphery of Kathmandu by Manna, Ashim Kumar (2021) - Assessment of landscape resources within a productive periphery Since its origins, the valley's geography has been instrumental in Kathmandu's resource flows and development. The changing Himalayas: impact of climate change on water resources and livelihoods in the greater Himalayas. Keywords: brick; design; development; energy; figure; kathmandu; landscape; nepal; periphery; research; resource; urbanisation; valley; waste
• Challenges Facing Components Reuse in Industrialized Housing: A literature review by Margherita, Lisco; Carlos, Martinez; Urban, Persson (2021) - The adoption of life-cycle thinking and practices in design, construction and end of life through the reuse of construction components and materials is one such action to achieve a sustainable built environment. The adoption of strategies for material efficiency, promoting circular economy concepts using life-cycle approaches in design, construction and end of life by re-using construction components or materials, is among the most critical of actions to achieve a sustainable built environment as stated in the latest Global Status Report for buildings and construction (UNEP, 2020). Keywords: building; building components; components; construction; design; et al; housing; materials; reuse; timber; waste
• The Environmental and Economical Impacts of Using Media Façades in Commercial Buildings in Egypt by Abdou, Amal; Gawad, Iman; ElTouny, Yasmine (2017) - Media façade is a façade that is both aesthetically and functionally specific and in this manner states the connection between technology, archi- tectural design, innovation and substance to new media introductions of present day art as well as communication (Cikic-Tovarovic, Sekularac & Ivanovic-Sekularac, 2011). Who Will Make Use of its Conclusions? Deliberately, media façade is another idea that permits helping the urban communities and make roads more ap- pealing. Keywords: abdou; architecture; building; city; content; design; development; digital; essd; façade; light; media; media façades; new; science
• Turning Urban Streets from Infrastructures into Living Places Early Research Outcomes of a Case Study in Prato, Tuscany by Paolinelli, Gabriele; Fortuna, Lorenza (2022) - Keywords Landscape design; Urban streets; Shared streets; Accessibility; Liveability 1. At the same time, Appleyard and Lintell (1972) analyzed the consequences of increased traffic on outdoor activities and Gehl (1971) started his still ongoing studies on the social dimension of urban streets, focusing on uses in relation to their morphological, material and functional qualities. Keywords: design; environmental; landscape; mobility; new; option; paolo; people; research; san; space; street; users
• Research and Application of Climate-responsive Design of Traditional Vernacular Houses in Chaoshan, China by Li, Jinglei; Wu, Zhaoji; Zhang, Yufeng (2022) - The results show that the hall width, room width, cornice height, orientation, and wall construction are the key climate-responsive design factors oriented towards thermal performance of Xiashanhu houses. On the other side, as a general method of learning the wisdom of traditional houses designs and applying to modern buildings by using the parametric method, the present study can be applied much more widely to various climates and regions. Keywords: building; china; climate; design; factors; figure; houses; new; performance; study; thermal; wall; xiashanhu; xiashanhu houses
• Development of A User-Centered Design Framework for Palliative and Hospice Care Patients for a Better Quality of Life Experience by Abdel-Razek, Shahira Assem (2022) - Palliative and end of life care do not only fall under the objectives of the SDGs and the capacity of the WHO, but also as a human right argued by Brennan in 2007, the right to health and the right to life bereft of suffering(Brennan, 2007). Currently, there are almost 2,100 palliative care centers around the world, with more than a third stationed in the United States alone(Global Directory of Palliative Care Institutions and Organizations, n.d.), the WHO states that each year, almost 40 million individuals around the world become in need of some form of end of life care, with http://www.press.ierek.com/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://crossmark.crossref.org/dialog/?doi=10.21625/essd.v7i1.870&domain=press.ierek.com Author name / Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 106 more than 70% of that number in low to middle income countries, thus leading to insufficient access to this type of care (WHO & WHPCA, 2020). Keywords: care; design; end; hospice; hospice care; life; life care; pain; palliative; patients; quality; stress
• The Design of a Rural House in Bushbuckridge, South Africa: An Open Building Interpretation by Hendrikz, Wihan; Osman, Amira (2022) - Typology In the case of Braamfischerville, typical of RDP houses elsewhere, the detached houses stand free on a plot of land which allows the occupant to expand their structure as they need, as well as grow crops or raise livestock. The separation between the delivered and occupant structure is more three-dimensional than with RDP houses. Keywords: building; design; figure; house; housing; needs; occupant; process; project; structure
• Correction: Rethinking for the Land: Challenges & Landscape Planning & Design Opportunities for the Flood-Affected Land of Shahzadpur, Sirajganj by Labonno, Tasnuva; Afrooz, Sharmin; Surovi, Sadia; Jahan, Israt (2023) - This study only focuses on landscape design and planning before any architectural design solutions. - Only focused on a particular area, so applicability on other land areas might need minor changes 7. Site situation during dry, rainy, and flood season 45% of the land is agricultural land but only revenue is 3% out of that. Keywords: case; design; development; fig; flood; flooding; land; landscape; people; science; sirajganj; study; village; water

• The Dry Port as a Holistic Approach for the Relocation of City Gateways by Amer, Mourad (2018) - Keywords Freight transport; gateways; dry ports 1. Aim and Objectives The aim of this study is to employ the concept of dry ports in order to assign a new role and function to the city gateways; as the mechanism for change, which is necessary to promote the globalization of Alexandria city through strengthening the infrastructure of both the network of freight transportation corridors and an intercity transportation system. Keywords: alexandria; city; development; dry; figure; freight; gateways; location; port; study; transport
• Architectural Environmental Compatibility as an Approach to Conserve the Identity of Heritage Cities in Egypt Case Study: Rosetta City by Madkour, Mai Wahba Mohamed (2018) - – Small number of agencies help in funding Rosetta heritage conservation. Strengths – Rosetta heritage is considered to be the second city in Egypt after Cairo rich in historical Islamic heritage buildings. Keywords: buildings; cities; city; conservation; development; egypt; heritage; identity; rosetta; sustainability
• Brownfield Sites as Catalysts for Sustainable Urban Regeneration in Middle Eastern Contexts and the Demand for Objectives, Tools and Classifications for the Support of their Redevelopment by Tarawneh, Deyala (2019) - Through the examination of literature discussions on objectives, approaches, classification systems, methodologies, assessment and evaluation tools for the support of design and prioritising decisions for brownfield regeneration in different contexts, and through looking at the numerous potential alternatives for brownfield sites regeneration these contexts highlight, this paper bids to emphasise the importance of developing context specific, localised tools tailored for the Middle Eastern case. On the complexity of decision support systems for brownfield sites regeneration, Stezar, Pizzol, Critto, Ozunu,and Marcomini (Stezar, Pizzol, Critto, Ozunu, & Marcomini , 2013) presented a comparison between two Decision Support Systems (DSS)s; the Spatial Analysis and Decision Assistance (SADA), and the Decision Support System for the Re-qualification of Contaminated Sites (DESYRE) with the main objective of showing the benefits of using DSSs to introduce and process data and then to disseminate results to different stakeholders involved in the decision-making process. Keywords: amman; brownfield; brownfield regeneration; brownfield sites; city; development; environmental; essd; et al; example; figure; jordan; land; planning; potential; project; public; regeneration; research; science; sites; source; tarawneh; use
• Revitalization Strategy for Historic Core of Ahmedabad by Sharma, Utpal; Mistry, Parag; Prajapati, Reema (2019) - Ahmedabad old city and the site 2.1. It is now packed with bazaars, the clustered and barricaded pol system of shanty buildings (traditional housing of Ahmedabad old city) with numerous places of worship. Keywords: ahmedabad; area; bhadra; bhadra fort; city; development; fort; heritage; precinct; project; street; structures
• Urban Public Space Axis Rector of Green Infrastructure in the Current City of Ecuador by Perez, Marina (2019) - Understanding urban green public spaces as infrastructure, is to consider the importance in the preservation of natural resources for future generations, of fragmented and disorganized urban growth (Valdes & Foulkes, 2016). Study area and area of urban green public spaces. Keywords: ambato; area; city; development; environmental; green; infrastructure; life; perez; public; quality; si si; social; spaces; study
• Sustainable Tourism and Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship by El-Khadrawy, Reham Kamel; Attia, Amr Abdalla; Khalifa, Marwa; Rashed, Rowaida (2020) - Developing Aswan cultural tourism, through the strategies and programs aimed at engagement of the local community, enhancing their quality of life through economic growth, urban regeneration, and participating in cultural events. This research paper examines if cultural tourism contributes to decrease tourism seasonality and achieve sustainable tourism development in cultural heritage sites. Keywords: aswan; capital; city; cultural; culture; development; egypt; fez; heritage; local; maribor; morelia; tourism; tourism development; unesco
• Understanding Localness of Built Form at the Urban Scale: Case of Karachi, Pakistan by Ahmed, Suneela (2017) - The presence of the Clifton beach has always given importance to the development of the locality. In the low-income settlement of Clifton, which is located in close proximity to the Clifton beach, the impacts of these upscale developments are enormous as there is a threat of eviction despite the fact that the locality is a leased settlement. Keywords: area; beach; city; clifton; development; figure; form; income; land; locality; railway; residents
• The Importance of Digitalization for Sustaining Cultural Environments in Resilient Cities by DENİZ, Deniz (2023) - To do that, ICT communication infrastructures need to be supported by governance to use resources via technologies in innovative and coordinated ways to develop smart sustainable cities. Sustainable cities are self-sufficient with their natural and cultural environments. Keywords: cities; city; development; environments; resilience; science; technology; transformation

• A Critical Analysis of Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Building Stock Energy Efficiency and Transition in Pakistan by Sheikh, Nida; Laverge, Jelle; Delghust, Marc (2024) - New Concepts and approach for developing energy efficient buildings: Ideal specific heat for building internal thermal mass. Mainstreaming building energy efficiency codes in developing countries: Global experiences and lessons from early adopters (World Bank Working Paper No. 204).Washington D.C.: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, World Bank. LUMS. Keywords: building; conservation; development; efficiency; energy; energy efficiency; framework; national; pakistan; policies; stock
• Comparative Assessment of Insulation Materials for Improving Indoor Air Quality in Building Retrofit by Narayanan, Vishnupriya; Hashemi, Arman; Elsharkawy, Heba; Newport, Darryl; Basaly, Lucienne (2024) - Hazard evaluation of indoor environment based on long-term pollutant emission characteristics of building insulation materials: An empirical study. Five different types of building insulation were chosen to serve as the test groups: two types of PF insulation, one type of XPS, one type of EPS, and one type of PIR. Keywords: air; air quality; building; emissions; energy; exposure; furniture; guidelines; health; hemp; iaq; insulation; insulation materials; levels; materials; quality; research; table; vocs
• Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype: As-Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios by Basaly, Lucienne; Hashemi, Arman; Elsharkawy, Heba; Newport, Darryl; Badawy, Nancy (2024) - http://www.press.ierek.com ISSN (Print: 2357-0849, online: 2357-0857) Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 1 Research Paper Received: 7 April 2024, Accepted: 21 May 2024, Published online: 1 July 2024 DOI: 10.21625/essd.v9i2.1073 Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype - As-Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios Lucienne G. Basaly1, Arman Hashemi2, Heba Elsharkawy3, Darryl Newport4, Nancy Mahmoud Badawy5,6 1Assistant Professor, Architecture and Urban Planning Dept., Suez Canal University, Egypt 2Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture Computing and Engineering, University of East London, United Kingdom 3Associate Professor in Architecture, Kingston School of Arts, Kingston University, United Kingdom 4Professor of Energy and Sustainable Development, Suffolk Sustainability Institute, University of Suffolk, United Kingdom 5Associate Professor, Architecture and Urban Planning Dept., Port Said University, Egypt 6Department of Interior Design, Dar AlUloom University, Saudi Arabia Abstract Climate change has highlighted the importance of thermal comfort and its health-related outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable members of society living in social housing. CIBCE TM59 templates were adopted for predicting overheating risk. Keywords: building; case; climate; comfort; energy; fail; future; overheating; risk; scenario
• Residential Comfort and Energy Efficiency in a Csb Mediterranean Climate: An Adaptive Comfort Study by Sanya, Tom (2025) - It was found that indoor thermal comfort can be maintained by passive, psychological and behaviourial adaptive measures only without the need for artificial space conditioning. The range for indoor thermal comfort is generally taken to be between 20°C and 25°C (Lechner, 2014). Keywords: adaptive; buildings; cape; climate; cold; comfort; conditions; csb; data; energy; housing; mediterranean; results; room; simulation; study; temperature; thermal; town; year
• An Assessment of Sawmill Wood Waste Availability for Use in Gasifiers in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria by Owoyemi, J. M.; Melodi, A. O.; Olukunle, O. J.; Oguntunde, P. G.; Titiladunayo, I. F.; Ayodeji, O. Z.; Fuwape, J. A.; Oyeleye, I. O.; Akinwamide, T.O; Ogunniyi, O. J. (2024) - 31% 17% 52% Sawdust Sawdust + Slab + Offcut + Trimmings Sawdust + Slab + Trimmings Figure 5: Mixed species Types of wastes Generated from sawmill activities (Source: Field Survey) Owoyemi / Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 8 Table 3: Type of machine, lumber recovery, % wood waste generated, and sawing pattern of selected sawmills in Ondo State Sawmill Code Type of Machine % LR Lumber recovered % WWG Wood waste generated Sawing patterns 1 CDC 49.00 51.00 Keating 2 CDC 64.00 36.00 Through & Through 3 CDC 52.00 48.00 Keating 4 CDC 63.50 37.50 Through & Through 5 Nigeria wood waste: A potential resource for economic development. Keywords: akure; energy; et al; figure; log; nigeria; ondo; ondo state; sawdust; sawmills; state; waste; wood; wood waste
• Evaluation of Glucose-Infused Ceramic Separators in Microbial Fuel Cells by Shimohata, Hodaka; Nakamoto, Trang; Kozo, Taguchi (2025) - Figure 4: Ceramic separator surface (a) 0% and (b) 30%.(source: by authors) 3.2. These cells utilize ceramic separators, and enhancing the performance of these separators is crucial for increasing the power output of MFCs. Keywords: electrode; energy; glucose; mfc; mfcs; power; separators
• Technologies for Resource-Efficient Recycling of End-of-Life Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Panels by Padhamnath, Pradeep; Nalluri, Srinath; Kuśmierczyk, Filip; Kopyściański, Mateusz; Karbowniczek, Mirosław (2025) - End-of-life of silicon PV panels: A sustainable materials recovery process. Recent progress in silicon photovoltaic module recycling processes. Keywords: cells; development; ehf; end; energy; eol; et al; fesi; glass; life; materials; modules; panels; photovoltaic; pieces; process; pv panels; recovery; recycling; silicon; silver; solar; waste
• Sustainability and Energy Performance in the Real Estate Market. by Ciaramella, Andrea (2016) - This study, which analyzes the net income of 7,627 properties within 10 years, identifies a market premium of 2.7% for Energy Star buildings 1. 4. Have lower operating costs: Energy Star buildings involve 30% lower operating costs than comparable non- certified ones. Keywords: buildings; energy; estate; green; market; performance; star; sustainability; value
• Cool Clay Tiles in Italian Residential Districts: Investigation of the Coupled Thermal-Energy and Environmental Effects by Pisello, Anna Laura; Castaldo, Veronica Lucia; Rossi, Federico; Cotana, Franco (2016) - Building categories Building architecture general details <1976 (C-I) Therefore, the classification of the selected houses in building categories helped simplify the problem geometry without significant effect on the reliability of the method. Keywords: building; case; category; co2eq; cooling; emissions; energy; pisello; roof; study; tiles
• Evaluation of Basement's Thermal Performance Against Thermal Comfort Model at Hot-Arid Climates, Case Study, Egypt by Sumiyoshi, Daisuke; Kamel, Heba Hassan (2017) - 1. Run a first basement simulation using comfort conditioning temperatures as internal building temperatures. In terms of simulations (if we are using DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus and Basement preprocessor), it means a para- dox; to calculate ground temperatures (Basement preprocessor), we need to know building internal temperatures, to calculate building internal temperatures (DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus) we should know ground temperatures. Keywords: basement; building; comfort; development; earth; energy; ground; heat; inputs; model; temperature; thermal; zone
• The Influence of Building’s Orientation on the Overall Thermal Performance by Albatayneh, Aiman; Mohaidat, Sulaiman; Alkhazali, Atif; Dalalah, Zakariya; Bdour, Mathhar (2018) - In this paper, the software DesignBuilder is used, DesignBuilder is a state-of-the-art software tool for examining building energy, carbon, lighting and comfort performance. Conclusions To tackle climate change and global warming, measures need to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as designing low energy buildings. Keywords: albatayneh; building; comfort; energy; orientation; performance
• Coupling of Solar Reflective Cool Roofing Solutions with Sub-Surface Phase Change Materials (PCM) to Avoid Condensation and Biological Growth by Muscio, Alberto (2016) - Steps were then taken by cities in the warm half of USA towards the incorporation of cool roofs in the revised ASHRAE building standards and the inclusion of cool surfaces as tradeable smog-offset credits in Los Angeles (Rosenfeld et al., 1998). In another, PCM cool roof system was created using PCM doped tiles (Chung & Park, 2016). Keywords: building; change; doi:10.1016; energy; heat; materials; pcm; phase; roof; solar; surface; temperature
• Energy Rehabilitation of Social Housing in Vulnerable Areas. Case study: a 1950s Building in a Medium-Sized Mediterranean City by José, Ruá María; Patricia, Huedo; Manuel, Cabeza; Beatriz, Saez; Vicente, Civera (2019) - Apart from the limited implementation of successive Housing Plans, the economic shortage led to restrict the use of materials in the building, especially iron (Decree 11 March 1941), to avoid increasing the construction cost of housing buildings. Acknowledgments The research for this work was carried out in the framework of the Project GV/2017/110, Diagnosis and proposals for the regeneration of public housing buildings for social inclusion purposes (VIVINSO), within the Research, Development and Innovation projects developed by emerging research groups GV-2017, funded by the Valencian Autonomous Government. Keywords: building; cost; development; energy; figure; housing; performance; refurbishment; roof; science
• Optimal Sizing and Design of Isolated Micro-Grid Systems by Abdel-hamed, Alaa M.; Ellissy, Kamel; Adly, Ahmed R.; Abdelfattah, H. (2019) - This module calculates the optimal number of MG system components supplying and managing the specified load based on minimum TIC for all components with CO2 emissions constraints considerations. From Table 9, it is obvious that MG system configuration with a TIC of $48503.43 and 54.5454 % decrease in CO2 emissions represents the most economical design with lower emissions. Keywords: battery; co2; components; constraints; emissions; energy; load; maximum; number; optimization; power; pso; system; tic; wind
• Lessons Learned from the First Passivhaus Building in Qatar by Khalfan, May (2019) - Other examples of individual projects were carried out in different parts of Europe where, in most cases, a comparative study was carried out to asses the performance of Passivhaus buildings against other energy efficient building such as low energy buildings, or against a conventional building that followed the building standards in each country. Examples of Passivhaus buildings in hot regions are found in mainly in the Asia and USA , such Energy+ Building in Dubai, the Passivhaus project in Qatar, the Austrian Embassy in Jakarta, and the Le-Bois house in Louisiana,USA (Brumana, Franchini and Perdichizzi, 2017; Bryant et al., 2013; Oettl, 2014; Saft and Helton, 2012). Keywords: buildings; development; energy; figure; khalfan; passivhaus; performance; phv; project; qatar; standard; stv; use; villas
• Performance Evaluation of Artificial Neural Networks in Estimating Global Solar Radiation, Case Study: New Borg El-Arab City, Egypt by Hassan, Gasser E.; Ali, Mohamed A. (2017) - Keywords Artificial Neural Networks (ANN); Solar energy; Solar radiation models; Statistical indicators; Temperature-based models; Egypt 1. Solar radiation model. Keywords: ann; data; energy; hassan; models; performance; radiation
• A Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis for Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems in Lightweight Steel-Structured Industrial Buildings by Hu, Xinyi; Hu, Junyu; Zhang, Hong (2020) - Cost-benefit analysis of PV system Taking into account the decay rate of PV systems, the actual total power generation of the buildings in Ruoqiang, Dezhou, and Nantong within 20 years is 4000MWh, 3599MWh, and 3071MWh, respectively. However, in recent years, the cost of solar cells and PV systems continues to shrink as lightweight PV module technology gradually matures (State Grid Energy Research Institute Co., 2019). Keywords: buildings; carbon; china; cost; emissions; energy; industrial; phase; power; solar; steel; system

• Implementing EPR as a Tool for Addressing Environmental Issues in Vietnam by Tran, Thi Yen Anh; Kieu, Kinh Thi; Herat, Sunil; Kaparaju , Prasad (2023) - The benefits and challenges of EPR implementation The deployment of EPR programs brings a range of advantages and, concomitantly, confers certain disadvantages. EPR Vietnam. Keywords: challenges; circular; collection; compliance; development; environmental; epr; government; implementation; management; nguyen; producer; producer responsibility; products; programs; recycling; regulations; responsibility; science; sector; stakeholders; system; vietnam; waste; waste management
• Correction: Aemila Scauri Aurelia: A Territory Through a Road by Piaggio, Andrea (2023) - Its landscape is predominantly mountainous, a feature that has always influenced the inhabitants, settlements, and roads. This village, according to the hypothesis of Lamboglia and Garbarino, would have been born from the ancient Roman Chiavari, which stood around here, as evidenced by the findings of the necropolis of Corso Millo (agricultural preparations, such as walls, and a stretch of road); fascinating but unsubstantiated theory (Garbarino, 2022, 12). Keywords: archeologia; area; author; benente; bridge; building; centuries; century; chiavari; church; del; development; entella; figure; genova; liguria; medieval; pass; piaggio/; rapallo; river; road; roman; route; san; science; territory; tigullio; today; toponym; valley; village
• Performance of Biogenic Silica Photocatalytic Ceramic Foams and Cu-TiO2 NPs in the Degradation of Emerging Pollutants under Natural Solar Radiation by Franco, Yhosmary; Castillo, Jimmy; Pereira, Juan C. (2025) - The purpose of this research was to analyze the performance of photocatalytic ceramic foams, synthesized from biogenic silica obtained from rice husks and pure TiO2 NPs, as well as Cu-TiO2 NPs, in the degradation of ACP using natural solar radiation. Photocatalytic ceramic foams offer enormous potential in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and most importantly, scalability. Keywords: acp; degradation; ec1; figure; foams; nps; radiation; raman; science; tio2
• Freshwater: Towards a Better Understanding of a Wicked Problem by Sanya, Tom (2020) - This is done through a wide-ranging literature review to identify a range of issues of focus, which issues are then themed into imperatives for water research. In combination, these descriptors articulate a spectrum of the key issues around water research. Keywords: development; environmental; freshwater; literature; nations; problem; research; scarcity; schema; science; united; water; water research; water scarcity; world
• Geospatial Data Acquisition Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (USA) : A Paradigm for Mapping the Built Environment of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria by AMINIGBO, LEONARD MICHAEL ONYINYECHI; BROWN, JOSHUA; EDE, PRECIOUS (2022) - In zone C, Open space adjourning the main gate opposite the Catholic Church is the largest vacant space within the zone with a total area of 32,666.07 sqm while in zone D, Open space in front of S.U.G secretariat and love garden is the largest vacant space with a total area of 6,543.87sqm. In zone C, Open space adjourning the main gate opposite the Catholic Church is the largest vacant space within the zone with a total area of 32,666.07 sqm. pg. Keywords: area; campus; development; image; mapping; object; science; space; uas; university; zone
• Sustainability and Diversity in the Architecture of Intercultural Universities in Mexico by Dalia, Peña; Peri, Mesquida (2022) - Introduction The creation of Intercultural Universities was promoted by the General Coordination of Intercultural and Bilingual Education (CGEIB), the Undersecretary of Higher Education and the Secretaries of Education of the States, thus creating in 2001 the first Intercultural University; the Intercultural University of the State of Mexico (UIEM). The creation of Intercultural Universities was promoted by the CGEIB, the Undersecretary of Higher Education of the Public Secretary and the state education secretaries, thus creating in 2001 the first Intercultural University; the Intercultural University of the State of Mexico (UIEM) with federal funding 80% and state budget 20% (ibid:314). Keywords: architecture; construction; development; education; elements; intercultural; mexico; region; science; state; sustainability; uiceh; universities; university
• A Review of Noise Management Practice in Nigeria by Orikpete, Ochuko Felix; Ewim, Daniel (2023) - Effects of environmental noise pollution The issue of noise pollution has become a nuance for a lot of people, which creates a constraint on daily living. The key findings were linked and related to existing regulations in Nigeria and other countries to enable effective intervention strategies to reduce the harmful impact of noise pollution. Keywords: decibels; development; effects; environmental; health; impact; journal; levels; nigeria; noise; noise management; noise pollution; practice; regulations; research; review; science; sound; vol
• Whose Carbon Capture? A Bit of Good News by Shafer, Michael (2023) - It argues that paying attention to the crop wastes of poor farmers can reduce GHG and PM2.5 emissions considerably and contends that the private motivations that underpin this approach can replace the talk of large-scale social behaviour change with a self-replicating system built on farmers’ envy. Besides, bigger machines cost more money, quickly eliminating poor farmers from the game. Keywords: biochar; capture; carbon; change; development; farmers; heart; problem; science; world
• Social Sustainability and Globalization; and the Role of Souq Mutrah in Muscat-Oman by AL-Habsi, Fatma (2023) - The houses in Mutrah neighbourhoods were clustered closely together and belonged to one tribe and the same ethnic group. One such example is Souq Mutrah in the coastal city of Muscat, Oman. Keywords: development; figure; mutrah; neighbourhood; oman; science; social; souq; souq mutrah; space; sustainability

• Farwell ẠL-'ANBARİYİN by El-Dardiry, Aliaa; El Antably, Ahmed (2020) - The white dashed rectangle indicates a shop that has its sign, before Wikāliẗ ạl-’Anbariyin demolition. The white dashed rectangle indicates the same shop with the same sign, after Wikāliẗ ạl-’Anbariyin demolition. Keywords: building; figure; memories; street; vendors; wikāliẗ; ạl-’anbariyin
• Adaptive Reuse and Interventions of Chinese Architectural Heritage in the City of Lasem, Indonesia by Kwanda, Timoticin (2020) - Interventions on the four buildings with sensitive uses are following the principle of minimum intervention that preserved the original main buildings and changed only in the wings buildings, and new buildings for lodgings were infilled in vacant land of the site for the Oei House case. The main gate b. Kios/new buildings c. d. e. f. g. A B C a b c d e a Kwanda/ Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. Keywords: architectural; batik; building; chinese; conservation; fig; floor; heritage; house; lasem; main; wood

• Climate Change-Related Drivers of Migration in East Africa: An Integrative Review of the Literature by Chetto, Reginald; Mdemu, Makarius; Kihila, Jacob (2024) - This review proposes strengthening the climate policy framework by mainstreaming climate change migration in East African nations’ adaptation plans. However, scholars on climate migration do not ascribe to environmental push factors as the only drivers without the interaction with social and economic factors. Keywords: adaptation; africa; areas; change; climate; climate change; development; diseases; drought; environmental; et al; floods; kenya; livestock; migration; review; tanzania
• Hospital Food Waste: Contributing Factors of Waste Generation and Strategy for Waste Minimization by Parlina, Sri Umami; Herat, Sunil (2024) - This literature review aims to examine the literature on hospital food waste and identify the gaps in the existing resources that concentrate on the factors that lead to food waste being produced in healthcare facilities and the possible solutions to this problem. The findings point to the contributing factors of hospital food waste, including food quality and quantity, patient satisfaction, patient characteristics and clinical condition, meal times and food from outside, and the environment surrounding the hospital. Keywords: antasouras et; collins; consumption; environmental; et al; factors; food; food waste; hospital; hospital food; intake; meal; nutrition; patients; plate; plate waste; quality; schiavone et; service; study; system
• Analysing Indoor Air Pollution: A Study on Pollutant Levels and Air Quality Assessment in Social Housing Properties by Narayanan, Vishnupriya; Shaikh, Roshina; Hashemi, Arman; Elsharkawy, Heba; Newport, Darryl; Basaly, Lucienne (2024) - Regular monitoring of IAQ levels and occupant education on the importance of maintaining good IAQ are also crucial components of a comprehensive IAQ management strategy (Mendell et al., 2016). Flat D experienced significant challenges in maintaining acceptable IAQ levels. Keywords: air; day; environmental; flat; guideline; health; humidity; iaq; indoor; levels; limit; ventilation
• Assessment of Contributions of Informal Small Businesses to Environmental Pollution in the Rand-West City Local Municipality, South Africa by Hlongwane, Paulus; Khumalo, Prudence; Lekonyane, Buti; Raseala, Promise (2025) - Given the intricacies of waste management in the Rand-West City Local Municipality, the government will need to provide dedicated refuse bins that can be utilised by informal business owners during their day-to-day operations. v10i1.1136 Assessment of contributions of informal small businesses to the environmental pollution in the Rand-West City Local Municipality: South Africa P Hlongwane 1*, P Khumalo2, BC Lekonyane3, P Raseala4 1 * Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa (Unisa) 2 Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa (Unisa), 3Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa (Unisa), 4Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa (Unisa) Keywords: africa; businesses; development; environmental; management; motor; municipality; operations; owners; pollution; sector; south; south africa; study; waste
• Rebuilding Cultural Identity by Amer, Mourad S. (2018) - Geographical Limits of old Nubian villages Old Nubia was located between the first and sixth cataracts of the Nile River. Depicts the diagram of the new Nubian house and twoalternative samples – Alongside the contents of Nubian houses, the supplementation of new content will be fulfilled in a way as to meet needs of civilized Nubians. Keywords: amer; aswan; dam; development; egypt; environmental; figure; house; lake; nasser; nile; nubian; village
• In Search of a Tool to Support Planning inside Large Cities: the SustaIn-LED Model by Cantafio, Giuseppe Umberto; Ieromonachou, Petros (2019) - In recent decades urban settlements have been rapidly growing into larger urban areas or metropolitan areas, with the city center as the nucleus of these urban entities. http://www.press.ierek.com ISSN (Print: 2357-0849, online: 2357-0857) Environmental Science and Sustainable Development DOI: 10.21625/essd.v4i2.556 In Search of a Tool to Support Planning Inside Large Cities: the SustaIn-LED Model Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio1, Petros Ieromonachou2 1Business, University of Sunderland in London, 197 Marsh Wall Docklands, London, E14 9SG, London, United Kingdom 2Business School, The University of Greenwich Abstract The aim of the present study is to investigate the linkages between local economic development, innovation, and environmental sustainability inside urban areas. Keywords: air; areas; cities; data; development; environmental; innovation; metropolitan; model; patents; quality; study; sustainability; value
• Epidemiological Study of Kawasan Waterfalls by Bodiongan, Clyde; Montes, Vanesa; Morial, Weneliza; Ramirez, Iris April; Tabotabo, Marchee; Marife Matic, Marife Matic (2017) - To be done on April 27, 2017, in the collection of the analyte, the researchers made use of scientific steps in safety handling of water samples like using sterilized bottled containers where the sample will be placed, maintaining the temperature of water so it will not be contaminated. Water quality — determination of cadmium. Keywords: cadmium; development; environmental; exposure; health; kawasan; lead; mercury; philippines; water
• Management of Marine Plastic Waste Generated from Land-Based Sources in Viet Nam: Problems, Constraints, and Solutions by Thi, Gam Pham; Trung, Thang Nguyen; Herat, Sunil; Thanh, Tung Nguyen (2021) - Policies and legislation on plastic waste management In recent years, Viet Nam has issued many policies and legislations to take measures on precaution, prevention, and treatment of solid waste, including plastic waste (Box 1). Plastic waste management based on a circular economy approach should be strictly considered by competent authorities in Viet Nam, which is considered as a good practice in some countries such as Japan, Singapore, France, Netherlands, German, United States, etc, to control the lifecycle of plastic procducts and reduce the emision of plastic waste (Nguyen Hoang Nam, 2019). Keywords: bags; development; environmental; government; management; marine; monre; nam; plastic; plastic waste; protection; sea; viet; viet nam; waste
• Implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) In Sarawak: Adoption Factors by Ho, Lee Lee; Law, Puong Ling; Lim, Soh Fong (2017) - None Moderate High National regulators 7.4 9.1 83.5 Owners, management, employees 12.4 17.45 70.15 International regulators 17.3 18.2 64.5 Voluntary agreements, local population, environmental organizations 18.75 25 56.2 Customers, competitors, consumer organizations, distributors, suppliers 25.16 17.74 47.06 Scientific institutions 27.1 34.0 38.9 From an ISO 14001 registered organizations survey conducted in Canada, the results revealed that most organi- zations were motivated to adopt ISO 14001 because they would like to have a positive environmental outlook, encouraging goodwill and integrity(Yiridoe et al., 2003). EMS implementation in organizations can be a positive step to improve the global sustainability problem. Keywords: adoption; ems; environmental; implementation; iso; management; organizations; respondents; sarawak; total
• Improving Urban Resilience through Formal Integration of Waste Pickers in Jordan’s Solid Waste Management by Hindiyeh, Muna; Oghlenian, Talar (2023) - One important aspect of waste pickers is child waste pickers. Abstract The main aim of this project is to study the situation of waste pickers around the world and to analyze the situation of the informal sector of solid waste management in Jordan specifically. Keywords: albatayneh; environmental; jordan; management; pickers; sector; solid; waste; waste pickers
• Ethics, Care, and the Architect’s Responsibility to Society and Environment by Fraser, Jessamine; Burgess, Andrew; Burfoot, Megan; Walker, Charles (2023) - Care ethics focuses on the relations between people, emphasising that the ethical response is dependant on circumstance and the nature of the relation (Held 2006). In this way care ethics can grapple with dependent relations, disparate need, and questions of power (Sander-Staudt 2006) – an intersectional lens deepens the abiltiy of care ethics to address these imbalances (Hankivsky 2014). Keywords: architects; care; client; code; conduct; environmental; ethics; interest; new; obligations; profession; public; responsibilities; standards; zealand

• Remote Sensing for Sustainable Crop Water Management in a Changing Climate by Cheikhaoui, Yousra; Mohamed, Sadiki; Mohamed, Allouza; Saïd, Chakiri; Abdelhak, Bouabdli; Hassani Kenza, Kadiri (2024) - To determine the irrigation water needs of crops such as rice, citrus, and sugarcane, factors such as evapotranspiration, crop coefficients, effective rainfall, crop water requirement, and irrigation coefficients are taken into account, using relevant meteorological data from studies by Allan (2003), Allen et al.(1998), and Cammarano et al. (2016). Crop water requirement (CWR) The rice, sugarcane and citrus CWR during the growth period in the study area were estimated using the crop coefficient method by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), equation (2): ETc = ET0 Keywords: area; crop; cwr; day; gharb; hectares; irrigation; management; sensing; sidi; vegetation; water
• Value Chain Analysis of Large Cardamom in Taplejung District of Nepal by Bhusal, Keshav; Kattel, Rishi Ram; Dhakal, Shiva Chandra (2020) - Strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of large cardamom production and marketing Strength Weakness Production i. Traditional knowledge on cultivation ii. Abstract This study assessed the value chain analysis of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb) in Taplejung district, Nepal and explored the functional linkage and upgrading strategies among the key value chain actors. Keywords: agriculture; area; cardamom; chain; development; district; farmers; land; level; management; market; marketing; nepal; price; production; study; table; tail; traders; value

• Assessment of the Climate Change Vulnerability of the Cities in Turkey by Ustaoglu, Eda; Bovkır, Rabia; Sisman, Suleyman (2024) - Keywords : Climate change vulnerability; Composite indicators; Best-Worst method (BWM); SWARA method; Turkey 1. Introduction Climate change is ambiguous, having significant effects on human and ecological systems throughout the globe (Pandey et al., 2015; Abid et al., 2023). Our results from weight calculation analysis indicated that the most significant factors contributing to climate change vulnerability are meteorological conditions and land cover change. Keywords: change vulnerability; cities; climate change; development; et al; index; indicators; land; method; swara; turkey; vulnerability
• Carbon Balance in the Production of Biomass in Degraded Pasture Areas for the Concession of Incentive to Biofuels in Brazil by Romeiro, Laercio; Paulino, Sonia (2025) - The use of degraded pasture areas influences the carbon balance and can represent a significant advantage in LUC emissions. The results obtained for the state of Mato Grosso with the use of degraded pasture areas to plant biomass for biofuels and the reduction of carbon in the soil resulted in environmental gains when considering LUC emissions, resulting in biofuel with greater efficiency in the GHG balance. Keywords: areas; biomass; brazil; carbon; change; emissions; et al; ghg; land; luc; pasture; production; sugarcane; use
• Land Consumption, Ecosystem Services and Urban Planning Policies: Preliminary Results of Research Undertaken in the Tuscany Region by Agostini, Debora; Lucchesi, Fabio; Monacci, Francesco; Nardini, Fabio; Rovai, Massimo; Zetti, Iacopo (2021) - ∆ Ecological Integrity (absolute value) ∆ Ecological Integrity (%) ∆ Provisioning Services (absolute value) ∆ Provisioning Services (%) ∆ Regulating Services (absolute value) ∆ Regulating Services (%) ∆ Cultural Services (absolute value) Keywords: capacity; ecosystem; ess; land; lulc; services
• Rural Regeneration in Egypt: A Review of Existing Typologies in Borderline Areas by Abdel-Razek, Shahira Assem; Moanis, Yasmin (2021) - However, with the looming threat of urbanization and the development of urban areas caused by an increase in the population and the effect of migration from rural areas to urban areas, urbanization has in turn affected all the different types and sizes of communities; small villages turn into towns, and towns into cities, until it leads to the development of mega-cities, with more than ten million people. This increasing density of population in urban areas has led to health problems, consequently, death rates, historically, are higher in urban areas in comparison to rural areas, however, urban areas, worldwide, have managed to sustain their existence through the continuous migration of people from rural areas. Keywords: areas; cities; community; development; egypt; land; population; regeneration; research; rural; urbanization

• Understanding Tourists’ Motivations: The Case of Al Baha Mountainous Region in Saudi Arabia by Bokhari, Ali (2021) - In this regard, Poria et al. (2003) presented a tree type of heritage tourist: The first tourists group who just visit heritage places; the second group who is visiting heritage sites and aware of the heritage attributes and cultural values of these areas; and third group of heritage tourists are those who are believe that heritage site is part of their own experience and their visit is motivated by the heritage values and attributes of the site. The types of heritage tourists visiting these areas influences the implementation of appropriate tourism policy protecting heritage sites (Nguyen & Cheung, 2014). Keywords: areas; development; et al; factors; heritage; journal; marketing; media; motivations; region; research; sites; tourism; tourists; visit
• Rejuvenation in Rural Ireland in response to the COVID-19 induced Urban-to-Rural Migration Phenomenon by Sen, Shreya (2021) - http://www.press.ierek.com ISSN (Print: 2357-0849, online: 2357-0857) Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 21 DOI: 10.21625/essd.v6i2.835 Rejuvenation in rural Ireland in response to the COVID-19 induced urban-to-rural migration phenomenon Shreya Sen1 1 Student, BK2AC1 Bouwkunde als Wetenschappelijke Discipline BSc Bouwkunde, Similar to the other regions part of the Northern Periphery and Arctic Program, rural Ireland has also been confronted by several pressures with the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic. Keywords: areas; communities; covid-19; development; dublin; fisher; government; housing; ireland; irish; npa; pandemic; plan; regions; rural; services; tourism; working
• Prioritizing the Components of the Disaster Resilient System Using DEMATEL and ANP for Urban Areas by Sarmadia, Hajar; Aghababaei, Siavash (2023) - Understanding and applying the concept of community disaster resilience: a capital-based approach. The concept of disaster resilience has been described as a method to overcome unforeseen problems. Keywords: anp; areas; community; components; dematel; development; dimensions; disaster; drs; experts; impact; planning; plans; resilience; step

• Strengthening Emergency Response: Exploring On-site Water Treatment Technologies for Floods by Kumar, Rahul; Kumar Dikshit, Anil (2025) - Upflow clarifiers are particularly effective in emergency water treatment, reducing high turbidity levels to below 5 NTU at a rate of 10 m³/h. The scope of the study was defined, and specific challenges related to emergency water treatment were studied, which led to the formulation of research objectives. Keywords: emergencies; emergency; laboratory; prototype; quality; site; system; treatment; turbidity; water
• Adaptive Conservation Strategies for Butrint's In-Situ Mosaics: Addressing Climate Change Impacts on World Heritage Sites by Nicolini, Laura (2025) - The above table 1 shows a synthesis of the main information on the most important mosaics in the Triconch Palace Complex, including information on value: data supports a general strategy for mosaics conservation. 2.4.2. • measures to drain water flooding sites downstream by removing or partially opening recent infrastructure works that promote water stagnation in sites such as the Gymnasium. Keywords: butrint; change; climate; conservation; data; development; flooding; heritage; level; mosaics; period; research; risk; site; situ; study; unesco; value; water
• Drinking Water Quality from Water Vending Machines in Selected Public Schools in Cebu City, Philippines by Picardal, Marchee Tabotabo; Rapirap, Emily May Gacusan; Micame, Leonora Imperial; Tura, Mary Jane Bacalan; Barrientos, Ofelia Navarro; Kimilat, Rey Artienda; Sarnillo, Arnulfo Cabardo; Porol, Adelaida Limbaga (2018) - Although such colony counts were within the standard values for E.coli testing, its total coliform counts were beyond standard values (see Table 1) and this finding is in consonance to Prasai, Lekhak, Joshi, & Baral (2007) that registered 82.6% and 92.4% of drinking water samples found to cross the WHO guideline value for drinking water. Water vending is usually associated to private vending of drinking water which World Health Organization (2011) highly recommends that there is a need to constantly monitor the chemical and microbial parameters as part of the requirement for the suitability of water for human consumptions. Keywords: cebu; coliform; drinking; health; machines; public; quality; samples; schools; standard; vending; water

• A systematic review of current narratives on the capacitation of community leaders in addressing the challenges associated with climate change mitigation and adaptation. by Muchaku, Shadreck (2024) - Considering that CC is the story of two key issues: one is a risk, and the other is an adaptation, community leaders (LLs) are expected to play a critical role in managing risk and helping local communities adapt to CC (Musarandega et al., 2018). In their capacity as community leaders, they are expected to mobilize resources by collaborating with local governments, encouraging businesses and local communities to adopt energy- efficient technologies, and reducing emissions (Mavhura, 2017; Matewos, 2019). Keywords: adaptation; challenges; change; climate; cls; community; development; et al; resources; strategies; study
• Quantitative Method For Post-Windstorm Function of Community Shelters Considering The Impact of Urban Road Network by Zhang , Lu; Tan, Shuang (2024) - Figure 1 Framework of the post-windstorm function of community shelter system (CSS) (from authors) However, there is a paucity of research evaluating the effectiveness of urban emergency shelter functions specifically in the context of wind disasters. Keywords: assessment; community; css; engineering; function; post; road; shelters; wind; windstorm
• The Case of Belmonte Calabro and Its Role in Crossing Cultures: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Development by Denicke-Polcher, Sandra; McAllister, Jane (2025) - The project seeks to unite members of local communities using action research to animate, teach, and empower stewardship. Abstract This paper reviews Crossing Cultures, a design by practice research project based in Belmonte Calabro, Italy. Keywords: belmonte; community; crossing; cultures; denicke; development; framework; governance; local; polcher; practice; project; research; stage; students; village
• Smallholder Organic Farming: An Entrepreneurial Strategy in Harmony with Nature by Magnaye, Dina Cartagena (2017) - http://www.press.ierek.com ISSN (Print: 2357-0849, online: 2357-0857) Environmental Science and Sustainable Development DOI: 10.21625/essd.v2i2.447 Smallholder Organic Farming: An Entrepreneurial Strategy in Harmony with Nature Dina Cartagena Magnaye1 1Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP), E. Jacinto St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101, Philippines; Affiliate Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Diploma in and Master of Land Valuation and Management, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines Abstract The paper examines the relationship between smallholder organic farming and entrepreneurship taking into ac- count the environmental conservation approach of organic farming and the economic enhancement features of entrepreneurship. Keywords organic farming; entrepreneurship; environmental conservation; smallholder organic farming; farmer entrepreneur; organic agriculture 1. Keywords: agriculture; community; competencies; development; enterprise; farmers; farming; food; management; organic; philippines; planning; production; smallholder
• A Model Proposed for the Prediction of Future Sustainable Residence Specifications Using Analytical Network Process by Eraqi, Ayman M. Zakaria; Shoura, Walid Abdul-Hady (2019) - Contrary to the developed countries, developing countries lack documented housing information in real estate activities to be used effectively in assessing residence quality (Rindfuss, Piotrowski, Thongthai, & Prasartkul, 2007). (Kurian & Thampuran, 2011) developed a methodology for assessing residence quality using requirements given by residents. Keywords: characteristics; cluster; community; criteria; decision; demand; development; economic; housing; nature; network; nodes; parameters; quality; residence; results
• Towards Programs Sustainability: Assessment of Institutional Determinants for Effective Community Participation in Development Programs in Tanzania by Naku, Daniel Wandera Clief; Kihila, Jacob; Mwageni, Eluether (2021) - Generally, as advocated for by Masanyiwa and Kinyashi (2008), as well as from scholars such as Howard-Grabman et al., (2017), program policies, program objectives and leadership in place are very critical in determining participation of people in development programs. al., (2017) who found that program objectives are very critical in determining the participation of people in development programs. Keywords: community; community participation; determinants; development; development programs; factors; participation; people; program

• Reinvigorating Climate Change Education in Universities a Social Transformative Agenda by Khalo, xolani; Damoah, Benjamin (2023) - The most current Global Education Monitoring Report by UNESCO in 2020 highlights the role that education plays in reducing climate change and adapting to it, yet many nations do not acknowledge the significance of climate change education (CCE) or make major investments in it (Molthan-Hill et al., 2022). This paper thematically reviewed relevant literature which then sought to unpack strategies employed by universities to advance climate change education. Keywords: change; change education; climate; climate change; development; education; institutions; research; universities
• An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Climate Policy Instruments for Biofuels and Low Carbon Agriculture in Brazil by Pereira Bastos da Silva, Joel; Regina Paulino, Sonia (2024) - From this debate the following question emerges: which arrangements between different climate policy instruments, at different levels of application, have been effective in achieving GHG emissions reduction targets in Brazil? Table 1 – GHG emissions reduction targets between 2020 and 2025, in 2030 and in review until 2033, Sources: ANP, 2022 and MME, 2023. Keywords: agriculture; biofuels; brazil; carbon; climate; emissions; instruments; plan; policy; targets
• Towards a Comprehensive Climate Adaptation Framework for India’s Port Infrastructure and Operations: Lessons from Global Best Practices by Bajaj, Pushp; Youdon, Chime (2021) - As discussed in detail in the next section, everything from rising temperatures to flash floods to sea level rise and more frequent cyclones, will adversely impact port infrastructure and the personnel which could seriously hamper the ability of the ports to carry out their operations and meet their targets. As one would expect, the study found that while all ports will indeed be affected by the impacts of climate change, the vulnerability varies significantly between the different sections of port infrastructure and operations. Keywords: adaptation; assessment; change; climate; climate change; development; impacts; india; infrastructure; level; maritime; measures; operations; port; rise; risk; sea

• The Role of Value Engineering in Government Housing Projects in Developing Countries to Improve Value by Zaki, Mahmoud; Omar, Nermeen; Zoair, Alaa (2021) - A set of value indicators and proposed solutions in the form of a checklist were derived and can be used in the future, during the creative phase of value engineering studies in the initial design stage of government housing projects. The literature review indicates that generating ideas in the creative phase is one of the most important phase in value engineering studies, so it is necessary to find a checklist that classifies value indicators and proposed solutions. Keywords: analysis; cost; engineering; function; housing; phase; projects; quality; value
• Addressing Housing Inequalities in Post-Conflict Belfast A Transformative Justice Approach by Mackel, Caitriona (2023) - Under a transformative justice approach, my research explores how affirmative action and the role of social movements, such as the Right to the City, could be used to address housing inequalities in post-conflict Belfast. My research seeks to advance further on these arguments by examining the use of affirmative action to address socio- economic inequalities, through an illustrative case study on housing inequalities in post-conflict Belfast, in order to investigate the potential integration of affirmative action into the transitional justice ‘toolkit’. Keywords: action; address; conflict; development; housing; human; inequalities; justice; rights; socio; violations

• Urban Agriculture: A Regenerative Urban Development Practice to Decrease the Ecological Footprints of Cities by Rashed, Rowaida (2018) - This is done through demonstrating regenera- tive practices in different parts of the world, with a concentration on urban agriculture, as one of the most effective regenerative practices. In order to understand how urban agriculture could contribute to minimising the ecological footprint of a city, the research is supported by a literature review that covers the definition of “regenerative urban development”, “circular urban metabolism”, and “ecological footprint”. Keywords: agriculture; cities; development; figure; food; footprint; girardet; practices; systems; world

• Surveying Heritage with Affordable Yet Accurate Methods. A Study Case from Arequipa, Peru by Zeballos-Velarde, Carlos; Quiroz, Carlos Rodriguez; Bustinza, Daniel Herrera; Pacheco, Edwin Rios (2020) - Software use for image processing in photogrammetry Software Affordability Quality Ease of use Agisoft MetaShape Profesional 1.5 Medium Medium High RealityCapture 1.0 Low Low High 3DF Zephyr Free Free High High Autodesk RECAP 2020 Medium High High c) Process To achieve the reconstruction of the architectural heritage by means of photogrammetry using a semi-automatic camera, a series of technical challenges had to be overcome in the different stages of the process, which we will summarize in two phases. Keywords Heritage survey; low-cost survey; point cloud methods 1. Keywords: camera; equipment; heritage; high; methods; photogrammetry; process; software; survey; surveying; use
• Cultural Landscapes Preservation at the Interface of Urban Planning and Sprawl by Imene, Laouar (2021) - Conserving urban landscape heritage: A geographical approach. Furthermore, coastal landscapes are shared and governed simultaneously by a plurality of texts, often indecisive applied in an uncoordinated manner by the institutions. Keywords: analysis; coastal; coastline; development; figure; heritage; landscape; planning; preservation; sprawl

• Assessing the Level of Employees' Sustainability Awareness and its Effect on Sustainable Development Progression - A Case Study of Greater Karak Municipality/ Jordan by El-Shqeirat, Sara (2024) - Based on the results and observations from the process of measuring GKM employees' SA level, the two departments were selected by the following three criteria: 1) Based on the interviews with GKM employees, both departments (Dep A) and (Dep B) should have employees with the least knowledge of sustainability and sustainable development (level 1, Categories 1-4). The interviews managed to give GKM employees a brief explanation about sustainability which made them realize that some of their everyday activities could be considered environmentally friendly behaviors. Keywords: awareness; category; change; consumption; dep; development; employees; gkm; initiative; interviews; knowledge; level; paper; raising; research; sustainability
• Assessing the Impacts of Population Relocation Induced by Future Sea-Level Rise Scenarios on Transportation Systems in Coastal Communities by Gomaa, Mohammed M (2022) - Thus, transportation planners should simulate future sea level rise scenarios and evaluate their impact on the current transportation system. Thus, transportation planners should simulate future sea level rise scenarios and evaluate their impact on the current transportation system. Keywords: change; impacts; level; level rise; population; relocation; rise; scenario; sea; sea level; study; total; transportation

• Typology and Solar Gain Analysis: Vernacular Courtyard Houses of Tabriz, Iran by Khatibi, Maryam (2019) - Traditional courtyard houses Paul Oliver (2006) writes in his book Built to Meet Needs that vernacular architecture is “the architectural language of the people with its regional and local dialects” (p.17). Thermal comfort and practicality: separate winter and summer rooms in Iranian traditional houses. Keywords: architecture; courtyard; courtyard house; gain; house; iran; january; january july; july; month; pm january; space; vernacular

• Selecting Ventilation Fan Capacity for University Classroom Based on Empirical Data by Taemthong, Wannawit (2019) - Use of visual CO 2 feedback as a retrofit solution for improving classroom air quality. Keywords Carbon dioxide; Classroom; Indoor air quality; Ventilation 1. Keywords: air; classroom; co2; indoor; ppm; quality; rates; students; ventilation

• The Role of Organisational Culture and Structure in Data-driven Green Policy and Decision-making by Van der Merwe, Laetitia; Davey, Calayde (2024) - Departing from a bounded rationality perspective based on the seminal work of Simon (1982), Tripsas and Gavetti (2000) discuss how these cognitive frameworks shape organizational culture as well as Van der Merwe/ Environmental Science and Sustainable Development pg. 3 managerial decisions, and influence problem-solving approaches. Research from Harvard Business highlights the role of organizational culture and routines as cognitive barriers that resist change during volatile periods (Suarez & Montes, 2020). Keywords: cultures; data; decision; digital; making; organizations; policy; property; structures
• Art, Biophilia, and Environmental Engagement: Promoting Community Resilience and Pro-Environmental Behaviors by Pinós, Koncha (2025) - Emotional expression of the artist during creation. Emotional impact and connection to the work The artistic exhibition significantly reduces eco-anxiety in both groups, with a greater impact on the face-to-face environment. Keywords: analysis; anxiety; art; connection; data; development; eco; exhibition; experience; expressions; face; impact; nature; participants; research; solastalgia; study

• Estimation of Coating Materials Contribution to the TVOCs Emissions of Wood Flooring in Indoor Environment by Mahmoud, Aliaa Abass (2019) - Keywords Wood coating materials; volatile organic compounds; Simulation software; Finishing materials; Interior spaces 1. To simulate indoor VOC concentrations in a residential unit due to wood coating materials, some information and key parameters discussed in Eq. Keywords: air; case; coating; concentration; emissions; floor; layer; materials; simulation; wood

• Load Shifting Assessment of Residential Heat Pump System in Japan by Zhao, Xueyuan; Gao, Weijun; Li, Yanxue; Ushifusa, Yoshiaki (2019) - The results were based on real measured residential load during winter period, and calculated the cost saving performance of residential heat pump system compared with traditional natural gas boiler. Residential heat pump system has gradually become a hot topic in research in various researches. Keywords: consumption; cute; eco; heat; power; pump

• Using System Dynamics Modelling and Communication Strategies for a Resilient and Smart City in Vietnam by Ha, Tuan M.; Duong, Viet H. (2018) - Bayesian network modeling was then used to identify systemic interventions aiming at achieving the final goal of a disaster ready, resilient and smart city. The paper describes process steps in configuring the ‘big picture’ of the current situation in the research area using a systems approach, followed by the identification of strategic actions and/or systemic interventions to achieve the goal, including communication strategies. Keywords: approach; disaster; figure; haiphong; interventions; nguyen; systems; vietnam

• The Motivation of Generation Z to Adopt Sustainable Fashion Practices, Including the Purchase of Secondhand Items by Elsharkawi, Sawsan; Sun, Jie (2025) - This research offers valuable insights for tailoring business strategies to different consumer segments to promote sustainable fashion practices. Keywords Consumer behavior; Sustainable fashion practices; Fashion collaborative consumption; Secondhand; Thrifting; Rental 1. Keywords: behavior; collaborative; consumers; consumption; fashion; market; participants; practices; research; secondhand

• The Economic Evaluations and the Real Estate Appraisals for the Effectiveness, Feasibility and Sustainability of Urban Regeneration Measures by Calabró, Francesco; Spina, Lucia Della (2016) - As techniques that help decision-making, the AHP has been, up until now, applied to an extensive variety of decision problems such as the selection of projects, planning public resources such as energy and medical resources and, more generally, conflict analysis and strategic planning Calabrò and Spina (2014a). Multiple criteria decision analysis: state of the art surveys. Keywords: actions; criteria; decision; evaluation; making; phase; process; resources

• Metal Ions Intercalated to Birnessite Manganese to Make High-Performance Catalyst for the Cathode of MFCs by Shiraki, Kaisei; Nakamoto, Trang; Taguchi, Kozo (2025) - In single-chamber MFCs, the choice of cathode catalyst is crucial for enhancing output. The effects of cathode catalysts on anodes Figure 4 illustrates the anode electrode potentials for the same experiments as in the previous section. Keywords: catalyst; cathode; electrode; mfcs; mno₂/c; potential; power
• Numerical Simulation of the Influence of Platform Pitch Motion on Power Generation Steadiness in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines by Tumewu, Yehezkiel; Crescenzo, Petrone; Sivaselvan, Mettupalayam (2017) - The goals of this work are, firstly, to understand the essential FOWT dynamics by comparing results from a simplified (limited degree-of-freedom) model with FAST simulations, and secondly, to examine the influence of platform motion on the steadiness of wind turbine power output. The complex analysis of floating wind turbines requires computer tools that couple all the different components to represent the complete dynamic response. Keywords: barge; blade; motion; nrel; output; pitch; platform; power; turbine; wave; wind

• The Sinkhole Occurrence Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas for the Historic Salt Mine by Malinowska, Agnieszka; Hejmanowski, Ryszard; Guzy, Artur; Kwinta, Andrzej; Ulmaniec, Paweł (2019) - They belong to risk zones three and four as discontinuous deformations in the form of cones could appear above them. Scheme 1: Analysis of the number of salt panels with respect to risk categories and cracks zones It can be concluded from the above table that dozens of panels require more detailed analyses. Keywords: chambers; cracking; mass; panels; risk; rock; salt; sinkhole; stresses; zone

• Correction: What is the General Population’s Perception of Smart Motorways in the UK? by Lynch, Luke; Andrikopoulou, Elisavet; Dadashzadeh, Nima (2023) - Figure 3 shows a small increase in knowledge on smart motorway types (2 to 3) may lead to a substantial decrease in feeling comfortable with using smart motorways (2 to 4), there is also a large difference in modal age which could be an influencing factor. This comparison contrasts the first in that it shows a small increase in knowledge of smart motorway types may lead to a very large increase in feeling comfortable with using smart motorways (5 to 2). Keywords: age; car; cluster; knowledge; motorways; perception

• Foreword by Amer, Mourad (2018) - Therefore, by activating the role of engineering as the achievable dream, many countries will attain sustainable development, while executing their futuristic plans. Education is a topic that is brought to the table as a fundamental principle to involve as a contentiously parallel concept to sustainable engineering in all aspects of life. Keywords: engineering

• Date Palm Rachis as a Local and Renewable Structural Material for Rural Communities in Egypt by Darwish, Eman A.; Mansour, Yasser M.; Elmously, Hamed (2018) - Accordingly, if date palm rachis is to be defined as an orthotropic material, the properties in the tangential and radial directions are identical due to the lack of growth rings in Date Palm Rachis, as illustrated in Figure 14 (Mansour, Elmously, & Darwish, 2017). Lately, researchers around the world began to build complete structures using Date Palm Rachis to take advantage of its abundance and natural resistance. Keywords: author; date; date palm; figure; modulus; n.d; palm; properties; rachis

• Visible Light-responsive Photocatalyst Synthesized by Incorporating CQDs into SiO2@TiO2 by Shimamura, Hiroki; Nakamoto, Trang; Taguchi, Kozo (2025) - 3 water was replaced by CQD solution and 1 ml, 1.6 ml and 3.2 ml of CQD solution were slowly dropped into the mixed solution and stirred for 6 hours. This simple preparation method resulted in high surface area, efficient light utilization due to the heterostructure, and efficient charge mobility. Keywords: cqd; cqds; figure; light; sio2@tio2; solution

• Soot Emission Analysis in Combustion of Biogas Diesel Dual Fuel Engine by Ga, Bui Van; Tu, Bui Thi Minh (2017) - Rate of heat release, pressure and soot concentration vscrank angle of biogas diesel dual fuel engine combustion (D15, ϕ=1.2, n=2400rpm) This is the ideal operation regime of biogas diesel dual fuel engine in view of soot emission control. Keywords: biogas; combustion; concentration; diesel; emission; engine; equivalence; formation; fuel; gas; soot

• Identifying Architectural Affiliation Forms of the Campus University of Blida 1,"Saâd Dahleb", (Arch. Walter Netsch; 1981–1989) by Chennaoui, Youcef; AKEBLERSANE, Imen (2024) - System of Proportions Governing the Composition of Earthenware Tiles At the University level, the outdoor spaces are decorated with earthenware tile decors featuring geometric patterns and arranging mainly according to 02 compositions: a first taking a nearlyprismatic, as well as a second based on a quadrangular pattern that we will try to analyze here. External view on some blocks of Blida University 1. Keywords: blida; chennaoui; figure; netsch; pattern; square; theory; university; walter

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