Table Of Contents (6 Articles)

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.

Wang Rui, ... Ni Guodong

DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0007 - December 9, 2024

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.

Abdellatif Mawada, ... Brady Laurence

DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0005 - December 3, 2024

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.

Biju Priji, ... Saumer Bashaer

DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0006 - November 19, 2024

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.

Sachchithananthan Mathanky, ... Rotimi James Olabode Bamidele

DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0004 - October 29, 2024

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.

Ojo Lekan Damilola, ... Owusu Emmanuel Kingsford

DOI:https://doi.org/10.70401/jbde.2024.0003 - October 24, 2024

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