CO2 Emissions and Sustainable Economic Development: New Evidence on the Role of Human Capital Does the path to a cleaner planet begin in the classroom, or could education actually be accelerating our environmental footprint in the short term? While many believe that higher income naturally leads to a cleaner environment, the data on this theory—known as the Environmental Kuznets Curve—has long been inconsistent. This study investigates a critical missing […]

Does the path to a cleaner planet begin in the classroom, or could education actually be accelerating our environmental footprint in the short term? While many believe that higher income naturally leads to a cleaner environment, the data on this theory—known as the Environmental Kuznets Curve—has…

Application and Characterization of Metamodels based on Artificial Neural Networks for Building Performance Simulation: A Systematic Review As the global demand for energy-efficient buildings grows, traditional simulation tools are becoming too slow to keep up with the complexity of sustainable design. This research presents a comprehensive review of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) as a high-speed solution for Building Performance Simulation (BPS). By acting as “metamodels” (or digital proxies) ANNs can predict a […]

As the global demand for energy-efficient buildings grows, traditional simulation tools are becoming too slow to keep up with the complexity of sustainable design. This research presents a comprehensive review of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) as a high-speed solution for Building Performance…

Towards Circular and more Sustainable Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review on the Circular Economy in the Built Environment This comprehensive review of over 300 academic papers provides a clear map of how the built environment is transitioning toward a Circular Economy (CE). While the research confirms a global shift toward circular thinking (particularly in Europe and China) it also exposes a significant gap: most current efforts are focused only on managing waste rather […]

This comprehensive review of over 300 academic papers provides a clear map of how the built environment is transitioning toward a Circular Economy (CE). While the research confirms a global shift toward circular thinking (particularly in Europe and China) it also exposes a significant gap: most…

Smart Eco-City Strategies and Solutions for Sustainability: The Cases of Royal Seaport, Stockholm, and Western Harbor, Malmö, Sweden This research evaluates the “Eco-City” district as a primary response to the global challenges of sustainable development, focusing on twon landmark Swedish cases: Royal Seaport (Stockholm) and Western Harbor (Malmö). The study identifies that successful sustainable urbanism relies on the synergy of three core pillars: Design, Technology, and Behavioral Change. While design (e.g., mixed land […]

This research evaluates the “Eco-City” district as a primary response to the global challenges of sustainable development, focusing on twon landmark Swedish cases: Royal Seaport (Stockholm) and Western Harbor (Malmö). The study identifies that successful sustainable urbanism relies on the synergy…

A Bibliometric Review of Research on Sustainable Construction, 1994–2018 How did we get from simple recycling to the complex “Smart Cities” of nowadays? This bibliometric study provides a bird’s-eye view of the entire global body of research on Sustainable Construction from 1994 to 2018. By analyzing thousands of academic papers, the authors demonstrate that the fields is no longer a “niche” area of engineering, […]

How did we get from simple recycling to the complex “Smart Cities” of nowadays? This bibliometric study provides a bird’s-eye view of the entire global body of research on Sustainable Construction from 1994 to 2018. By analyzing thousands of academic papers, the authors demonstrate that the fields…

Simulation Optimisation Towards Energy Efficient Green Buildings: Current Status and Future Trends While computer simulation has long been used to predict building energy use, this research highlights an evolution toward integrated optimization. By critically reviewing existing studies, the authors identify a growing trend of using machine learning and parametric modeling to automate the search for sustainable design solutions. These tools allow for a holistic “Life Cycle” approach, […]

While computer simulation has long been used to predict building energy use, this research highlights an evolution toward integrated optimization. By critically reviewing existing studies, the authors identify a growing trend of using machine learning and parametric modeling to automate the search…

Enhancing the Circular Economy with Nature-Based Solutions in the Built Urban Environment: Green Building Materials, Systems and Sites Can we design cities that function like forest? This research makes the case for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as the “missing link” in our transition to a circular economy. By moving away from synthetic, linear materials and embracing biocomposites and vegetated building systems, we can create urban environments that actually “give back” to the planet. The […]

Can we design cities that function like forest? This research makes the case for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as the “missing link” in our transition to a circular economy. By moving away from synthetic, linear materials and embracing biocomposites and vegetated building systems, we can create…

Design for Deconstruction Using a Circular Economy Approach: Barriers and Strategies for Improvement While the circular economy offers a clear path to sustainability, the construction industry faces a significant “implementation gap” when it comes to Design for Deconstruction (DfD). This study identifies 26 specific barriers—ranging from weak legislation to a lack of effective digital tools—that keep the industry stuck in a “demolish-and-discard” cycle. The findings suggest that achieving […]

While the circular economy offers a clear path to sustainability, the construction industry faces a significant “implementation gap” when it comes to Design for Deconstruction (DfD). This study identifies 26 specific barriers—ranging from weak legislation to a lack of effective digital tools—that…

Circular Economy Strategies for Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage Buildings to Reduce Environmental Impacts The “greenest” building is sometimes the one that has remained after many years. This research explores how Circular Economy strategies can breathe new life into abandoned or underutilized cultural heritage buildings, transforming them from relics of the past into facilitator for a sustainable future. By focusing on adaptative reuse, cities can revitalize neighborhoods and preserve […]

The “greenest” building is sometimes the one that has remained after many years. This research explores how Circular Economy strategies can breathe new life into abandoned or underutilized cultural heritage buildings, transforming them from relics of the past into facilitator for a sustainable…

Life Cycle Environmental Impact Assessment to Manage and Optimize Construction Waste using Building Information Modeling (BIM) Can we stop construction waste before it even happens? Most waste management strategies focus on what to do with a building once it’s demolished, but this research argues that we need to start tracking waste from the begining, esentially from the planing stage. By developing a specialized BIM Add-in, the authors have created a way […]

Can we stop construction waste before it even happens? Most waste management strategies focus on what to do with a building once it’s demolished, but this research argues that we need to start tracking waste from the begining, esentially from the planing stage. By developing a specialized BIM…

Social Criteria of Sustainable Development in Relation to Green Building Assessment Tools Buildings are for people, yet we often fail to quantify its human impact. This research aims to address the “social blind spot” of green assessment tools, aiming to bring human-centric perspective into the core of construction. By identifying the key social factors (from indoor air quality and mental health to community integration) the study provides […]

Buildings are for people, yet we often fail to quantify its human impact. This research aims to address the “social blind spot” of green assessment tools, aiming to bring human-centric perspective into the core of construction. By identifying the key social factors (from indoor air quality and…

The Triple Bottom Line and Sustainable Economic Development Theory and Practice The concept of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) challenges us to redefine success by equally weighing economic, environmental, and social value. While this framework is essential to the broader conversation on sustainability, it has surprisingly received very little formal attention within the specific field of economic development. This research seeks to bridge that gap by […]

The concept of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) challenges us to redefine success by equally weighing economic, environmental, and social value. While this framework is essential to the broader conversation on sustainability, it has surprisingly received very little formal attention within the specific…

The Components of Sustainable Development – A Possible Approach For decades, we have used Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the ultimate yardstick for progress, but can a single number truly capture the complexity of human survival and well-being? This research explores the three fundamental pillars of a sustainable society—the economic, the ecological, and the human—and examines how they must interact to create a future […]

For decades, we have used Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the ultimate yardstick for progress, but can a single number truly capture the complexity of human survival and well-being? This research explores the three fundamental pillars of a sustainable society—the economic, the ecological, and the…

Relationship Between Environment and Sustainable Economic Development: A Theoretical Approach to Environmental Problems While the global pursuit of economic growth has successfully raised living standards for many, it has also pushed our natural resources to a breaking point, creating an urgent dilemma for future generations. This research investigates the essential link between environmental preservation and sustainable development, focusing on how we might curb degradation without halting economic progress. […]

While the global pursuit of economic growth has successfully raised living standards for many, it has also pushed our natural resources to a breaking point, creating an urgent dilemma for future generations. This research investigates the essential link between environmental preservation and…