
How building design and occupant habits impact air quality satisfaction in offices
This review highlights how building-related factors, occupant behaviors, and environmental control influence Perceived Air Quality (PAQ) satisfaction in offices, emphasising the importance of thoughtful design and management for improved comfort and productivity.
Luca Papapietro

Overheating in low-energy homes: causes, impacts, and assessment challenges
This study highlights overheating issues in low-energy homes in England, caused by design flaws in ventilation, solar control, and architecture, with current assessment methods failing to fully address these challenges, especially for vulnerable occupants.
Luca Papapietro

Replacing AC: the potential of automatic ceiling fans
The study showed that automatic ceiling fan control provides thermal comfort and air quality comparable to manual settings, offering an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning.
Luca Papapietro

Climate-change-induced overheating prevention capacity of Montenegrin residential buildings
The study evaluates the capacity of Montenegrin residential buildings to prevent overheating by analysing building features, occupant behaviour, and climate data, highlighting the need for proactive policies and improved passive design measures to address increasing overheating risks under future climate conditions.
Luca Papapietro

Digital technologies and sustainable construction
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
Luca Papapietro

From PV to cement: harnessing glass waste for sustainable construction
This review explores the potential of reusing glass waste from decommissioned photovoltaic panels in cementitious materials, highlighting improvements in durability, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction, while emphasising the need for standardised recycling methods and further research.
Luca Papapietro

Enhancing sustainability metrics in Positive Energy Districts
A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.
Luca Papapietro

Optimising energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality parameters in building design
This review examines 82 studies on multi-objective optimisation in low-energy buildings, focusing on energy, thermal comfort, and air quality, highlighting key trends, methods, and future research opportunities, particularly with AI advancements.
Luca Papapietro

EU building climate tracker warns: Europe is off track
The EU's building sector is off track in meeting climate goals, with the European Buildings Climate Tracker showing a 40% shortfall, highlighting the need for urgent action, including effective implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Luca Papapietro

Green building and SDGs
This paper explores how green buildings contribute to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on renewable energy, net-zero consumption, and their positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Luca Papapietro