architectural

Promote sustainable commuting

Sustainable commuting refers to transportation practices that reduce environmental impact, promote health, and contribute to a more sustainable urban environment. As urbanization accelerates, traditional commuting methods, such as single-occupancy vehicles, contribute to air pollution, traffic congestion, and energy inefficiency. Promoting sustainable commuting encourages the use of alternative transportation modes like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public […]

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livable cities planning principle and rolls to make a city sustainable

Livability refers to an urban system that contributes to the physical, social and mental wellbeing and personal development of all its inhabitants. It is about delightful and desirable urban spaces that offer and reflect cultural and sacred enrichment. robust There are five fundamental aspects of great, livable cities: and complete neighborhoods, accessibility and sustainable mobility,

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Good health and wellbeing: The impact of indoor air quality

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines indoor air quality (IAQ) as “the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants”. The IAQ of the office environment is correlated highly with the health, comfort and productivity of its occupants. Health and comfort

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Measuring the level of sustainability in cities using circles of sustainability tool

Circles of Sustainability is a method for understanding and assessing sustainability, and for project management directed towards socially sustainable outcomes. It is intended to handle ‘seemingly intractable problems’ such as outlined in sustainable development debates. The method is mostly used for cities and urban settlements. The style of the charts themselves could be described as a mixture of radar chart and bar chart. The method

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Sustainable cities and communities: FWCI

Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) is a key metric used to evaluate the influence of research within its respective field by normalizing citation counts across disciplines. This presentation explores how FWCI can be applied to measure the impact of research on Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), which focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

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Retrofitting heritage’s Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

The sustainable retrofitting of heritage buildings is critical to balancing cultural preservation with modern environmental challenges. This research explores strategies for improving the energy performance and climate resilience of historic structures while maintaining their architectural integrity. By integrating passive design, renewable energy solutions, and high-performance materials, retrofitting interventions align with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable

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Record and preserve cultural heritage

The process of recording and preserving cultural heritage is considered to be a multi-layered and multi-dimensional. There are many methods that draw diverse frameworks for the preservation of cultural heritage. This process globally faces many challenges and obstacles. With the advanced technology, the process of documentation and recording cultural heritage became faster and more accurate.

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How does architectural heritage conservation contribute to sustainable cities?

Architectural heritage conservation entails the preservation and maintenance of culturally significant structures or locations to foster sustainable urban development. This strategy fosters environmental, economic, social, and cultural sustainability. Successful instances were examined alongside challenges, including financial limitations, regulatory obstacles, and the equilibrium between contemporary development and conservation. This event also included innovative ideas, policy recommendations,

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