Review
Microbiology
Megan S. Hill, Jack A. Gilbert
Summary: Research over the past decade has shown that microbial communities in built environments have a significant impact on human health. It is known that the further humans are from natural environments, the higher the risk for autoimmune and allergic diseases, and indoor spaces can promote antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity. However, there has been limited research on non-human animal structures, which requires further investigation.
MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Matteo Zallio, P. John Clarkson
Summary: Accessibility is recognized as an important aspect of architectural design practice, but the adoption of Inclusive Design remains limited. This study aims to explore challenges faced by professionals and strategies to expand the use of Inclusive Design. Findings highlight the importance of education, awareness, and user feedback in fostering an inclusive design process.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Henrique Sala Benites, Paul Osmond, Deo Prasad
Summary: Applying circular economy and regenerative design models for urban redevelopment can address the current linear and mechanistic practices that exceed planetary boundaries and reinforce social inequalities. Despite their common roots, these models are often approached differently, but a merged approach could fill gaps and address criticisms.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jane Toner, Cheryl Desha, Kimberley Reis, Dominique Hes, Samantha Hayes
Summary: Sustainable design practice aims to decrease the ecological impacts of development, but there is a need to repair and regenerate damaged life support systems. Regenerative design theory embraces this challenge by recognizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of all life, striving for restorative outcomes. However, the integration of local ecological knowledge in the design process remains inconsistent and lacks understanding. This review of regenerative design practice emphasizes the importance of including community knowledge and fostering co-evolving ecological stewardship.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lawrence D. Frank, Alexander Bigazzi, Andy Hong, Leia Minaker, Pat Fisher, Kim D. Raine
Summary: The study found that neighborhood walkability and food environments are important factors in shaping physical activity, diet, and obesity.
Article
Urban Studies
Mohammad Javad Koohsari, Tomoki Nakaya, Gavin R. McCormack, Koichiro Oka
Summary: This interdisciplinary article provides an evidence-based discussion on the role of the supportive built environment on cancer prevention and raises possible equality challenges in the built environment-cancer links. It focuses on the key links between the built environment and cancer prevention strategies, discussing how the built environment may reflect and contribute to inequalities in cancer.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Haoran Wu, Tong Zhang
Summary: Complex dynamic shading is an innovative technology that can improve comfort and energy saving in urban construction. This study optimized the annual daylighting and energy performance of a complex, dynamic shading system through case studies. The results showed that the dynamic behavior of the shading system significantly improved both daylighting and energy performance compared to conventional static shading, particularly in hot summer and cold winter zones.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
George Ofori
Summary: Professionalism in research on the built environment is crucial for improving the built environment and its related sectors. Researchers should be committed to contributing to society and continuously enhancing their level of professionalism.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lauryn A. Spearing, Keri K. Stephens, Kasey M. Faust
Summary: Since 2009, natural disasters have caused at least 15 million people worldwide to be displaced each year. Emergency shelters are immediately available post-disaster, with formal and spontaneous shelters offering different resources and atmospheres. People displaced by disasters often choose shelters based on personal preferences and social bonds, with some preferring spontaneous shelters due to the social connections and lack of rules compared to formal shelters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chongling Sun, Evangelia Chrysikou, Eleftheria Savvopoulou, Eva Hernandez-Garcia, Ava Fatah Gen. Schieck
Summary: The practice of telemedicine has not been widely implemented, but the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed for its acceptance. However, there is a knowledge gap between telemedicine and healthcare built environment design. This study aimed to understand how telemedicine and healthcare built environment are correlated and how the latter can impact telemedicine practice. Interviews with professionals and end-user research identified the need for considering telemedicine environments in healthcare design.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Ning Gu, Peiman Amini Behbahani
Summary: This paper critically reviews the definition and approach of computational creativity in built environment design. It identifies four relevant areas and suggests future research opportunities in the field.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Henrique Sala Benites, Paul Osmond, Deo Prasad
Summary: This paper investigates the perception, awareness, and practices of built environment professionals regarding the adoption of regenerative circularity approach. The results indicate the need for improvement in current practices and 'neighbourhood sustainability assessment' tools.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan Gerhards, Dan Greenwood
Summary: The past two decades have witnessed an increased use and evolving forms of governance instruments to promote sustainability in increasingly complex and varied contexts. These primarily voluntary instruments combine sustainability strategy and/or monitoring guidance with marketable public information, but there is still a need for evaluation of legitimacy. The One Planet Living framework established by Bioregional in the UK has been successful in promoting effective, participatory, and transparent programs, with limitations related to uptake, resource requirements, and measurement integration.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lisha Tan, Xiangyu He, Guangxin Xiao, Mengjun Jiang, Yulin Yuan
Summary: This paper studies a novel hydraulic regenerative potential energy system (HRPES) by optimizing the hydraulic circuits and components to overcome the limitations of existing systems. Four new HRPESs were designed based on the working characteristics of energy recovery and reuse in construction equipment. The results show that the new HRPESs have significantly higher energy-saving and regeneration efficiencies compared to traditional systems. This study provides valuable insights for optimizing the structure of existing HRPES.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lena Ciric
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted increased consideration of our interaction with microbes in indoor spaces. Research on SARS-CoV-2 transmission has significantly advanced our knowledge, but the complexity of indoor and built environment microbiomes remains largely unexplored. The Microbes in the Built Environment Collection showcases recent global research in this vital area.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)