Innovative and sustainable carbon-based composites for high temperature sensible thermal energy storage.
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Heating, Ventilation and Cooling
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling
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The construction and operation of buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, requiring urgent adoption of efficiency measures, renewable energy, and sustainable materials to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Termite mounds inspire architects to design sustainable, energy-efficient buildings with natural ventilation, local materials, and resilient structures, improving urban living.
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The paper evaluates urban interventions in London to mitigate extreme heat, finding that cool roofs are most effective in reducing outdoor air temperatures.
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Bruegel’s policy brief outlines strategies for the EU to finance building decarbonisation by 2030, including stronger regulations, significant investments, and enhanced public-private financing mechanisms.
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The global shift towards sustainability in building practices, driven by climate change urgency, emphasises green certifications, lifecycle considerations, and energy-efficient designs in commercial real estate.
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A recent study introduces special materials that passively cool and heat buildings - many of which are readily available - by emitting heat to the sky and reflecting ground heat, offering energy savings and reduced emissions.
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High-rise buildings in cold climates are tackling heating system decarbonisation challenges through NYSERDA's Empire Building Challenge and its Retrofit Playbook, aiming to promote sustainable practices across the real estate sector.
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The paper reviews tools for assessing energy demand in European buildings, focusing on space heating and cooling, to support sustainable energy strategies.
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