Journal of Building Design and Environment

  • Journal of Building Design and Environment (JBDE, Print ISSN 2811-0730; Online ISSN 2811-0749) is an international peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published triannually and owned by Science Exploration Press (from Volume 2 Issue 3, 2024). Focusing on ecological architectural design, JBDE integrates architectural engineering, architectural aesthetics, sustainable development, and urban planning. more >
  • Journal of Building Design and Environment (JBDE, Print ISSN 2811-0730; Online ISSN 2811-0749) is an international peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published triannually and owned by Science Exploration Press (from Volume 2 Issue 3, 2024). Focusing on ecological architectural design, JBDE integrates architectural engineering, architectural aesthetics, sustainable development, and urban planning. more >
Obstacles and countermeasures for promoting prefabricated housing in rural areas of Jiangsu, China
  • Prefabricated housing (PH) is widely supported and applied in China due to its high efficiency and low carbon emissions. However, the adoption of this sustainable construction method has been slow in rural areas, hindered by economic, policy and location factors. ... More

  • Rui Wang, ... Guodong Ni
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Experimental study on the energy assessment of CombiSave device for hot water control
  • Every household uses an average of around 360 litres of water each day. About 21% of a typical gas consumption is attributed to heating the water for showers, baths, and hot water from the tap. An environmentally friendly, low-cost device called the CombiSave ... More

  • Mawada Abdellatif, ... Laurence Brady
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Towards healthier dining environments: evaluating indoor air quality in Dubai restaurants
  • This study investigates the indoor air quality (IAQ) of restaurants in Dubai with a focus on the impact of cooking-related pollutants on the health and comfort of both employees and patrons. Recognizing the release of particulate matter (PM), carbon oxides, ... More

  • Priji Biju, ... Bashaer Saumer
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0006 - November 19, 2024
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Benchmarking green technologies: a survey of non-domestic buildings in Sri Lanka
  • The escalating demand for energy and resources in the construction industry, together with poor energy performance of existing buildings, pose challenges for sustainability. Despite the incorporation of advanced technologies in modern construction to ... More

  • Mathanky Sachchithananthan, ... James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi
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Understanding the fundamental barriers to environmental management system implementation in developing countries
  • Construction organizations in developing nations constantly lag in embracing changes in innovation, environmental sustainability, and safety, amongst others. Their contributions to environmental degradation, resulting in health-related consequences ... More

  • Lekan Damilola Ojo, ... Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu
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A decision support system for internal logistics operations management
  • Continuous improvement in industrial processes has made efficient internal material transportation critical. This study presents a decision support system for tracking internal transportation vehicles and providing effective inner logistics management. ... More

  • Denizay Akbiyik, ... Nilgun Fescioglu-Unver
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0001 - September 28, 2024
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Understanding the fundamental barriers to environmental management system implementation in developing countries
  • Construction organizations in developing nations constantly lag in embracing changes in innovation, environmental sustainability, and safety, amongst others. Their contributions to environmental degradation, resulting in health-related consequences ... More

  • Lekan Damilola Ojo, ... Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu
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Towards healthier dining environments: evaluating indoor air quality in Dubai restaurants
  • This study investigates the indoor air quality (IAQ) of restaurants in Dubai with a focus on the impact of cooking-related pollutants on the health and comfort of both employees and patrons. Recognizing the release of particulate matter (PM), carbon oxides, ... More

  • Priji Biju, ... Bashaer Saumer
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0006 - November 19, 2024
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Obstacles and countermeasures for promoting prefabricated housing in rural areas of Jiangsu, China
  • Prefabricated housing (PH) is widely supported and applied in China due to its high efficiency and low carbon emissions. However, the adoption of this sustainable construction method has been slow in rural areas, hindered by economic, policy and location factors. ... More

  • Rui Wang, ... Guodong Ni
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Benchmarking green technologies: a survey of non-domestic buildings in Sri Lanka
  • The escalating demand for energy and resources in the construction industry, together with poor energy performance of existing buildings, pose challenges for sustainability. Despite the incorporation of advanced technologies in modern construction to ... More

  • Mathanky Sachchithananthan, ... James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi
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Understanding the fundamental barriers to environmental management system implementation in developing countries
  • Construction organizations in developing nations constantly lag in embracing changes in innovation, environmental sustainability, and safety, amongst others. Their contributions to environmental degradation, resulting in health-related consequences ... More

  • Lekan Damilola Ojo, ... Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu
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Benchmarking green technologies: a survey of non-domestic buildings in Sri Lanka
  • The escalating demand for energy and resources in the construction industry, together with poor energy performance of existing buildings, pose challenges for sustainability. Despite the incorporation of advanced technologies in modern construction to ... More

  • Mathanky Sachchithananthan, ... James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi
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Towards healthier dining environments: evaluating indoor air quality in Dubai restaurants
  • This study investigates the indoor air quality (IAQ) of restaurants in Dubai with a focus on the impact of cooking-related pollutants on the health and comfort of both employees and patrons. Recognizing the release of particulate matter (PM), carbon oxides, ... More

  • Priji Biju, ... Bashaer Saumer
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0006 - November 19, 2024
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Techno-economic optimization of hybrid energy systems for zero energy buildings in remote communities: a case study from Turkey
  • This study evaluates the economic efficiency and viability of optimizing hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) for zero-energy buildings (ZEBs) in remote communities, with a specific focus on Ankara, Turkey, in response to the increasing demand for renewable ... More

  • Alhayali Othman J., Mehrtash Mehdi
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0002 - September 28, 2024
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Obstacles and countermeasures for promoting prefabricated housing in rural areas of Jiangsu, China
  • Prefabricated housing (PH) is widely supported and applied in China due to its high efficiency and low carbon emissions. However, the adoption of this sustainable construction method has been slow in rural areas, hindered by economic, policy and location factors. ... More

  • Rui Wang, ... Guodong Ni
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