OPAQUE calculates thermal properties and energy impacts for building surfaces, including multi-layer compositions and the integration of Phase Change Materials (PCM).
This paper reviews how Industry 4.0 technologies are being integrated into the construction sector of developing countries, identifying challenges and proposing future directions for sustainable advancement.
The European Commission has launched a EUR 7.5 million call for proposals to support citizen-led renovation projects, focusing on renewable energy communities.
Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering propose using sustainable construction practices to meet Canada's housing goals without surpassing climate commitments, based on their FIG model forecasting emissions reductions.
The University of Southern Denmark’s FACETS lab offers a Facade Design and Engineering programme focusing on AI and Industry 4.0 technologies to advance sustainable construction practices.
The CISBAT 2025 conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, invites abstracts on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circularity by 31 October 2024, for a hybrid event focusing on the transition to carbon neutrality in the built environment.
A study examines how integrating diverse waste materials into cement mixtures improves sustainability and enhances properties like thermal insulation and durability in construction.
The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator (SAC) is a vital tool for architects, providing easy determination of solar geometry variables for precise architectural design.