Net-zero carbon building (NZCB) has been recognized as a viable solution for reducing
carbon emissions in the building sector. However, its uptake within the industry has been …

The increase in global surface temperatures will surpass the 2° C target set by the Paris
Agreement unless carbon emissions are lowered to zero by 2050. To date, the building …

In order to address global warming, most countries in the world have established carbon
neutral targets and are continuously taking action to achieve carbon neutrality. The building …

The current study investigates the impact of environmental sustainability government
initiatives (ESGI), social platform influence (SPI), environment awareness (EA), and …

Performing accurate building energy prediction (BEP) is one of the most important
foundations for achieving energy resource allocation and developing energy efficiency …

At global scale, the building sector accounts for 40% of total energy end use and almost
35% of greenhouse gas emissions. This makes it one of the most important sectors to focus …

This work aims to characterize how home energy upgrade projects and programs in the US
have evolved over the past decade. It also identifies what changes are needed to drive …

The construction industry is an important societal sector and a major consumer of energy.
Improved energy efficiency is important for this sector, but energy efficiency at construction …

Addressing the growing issue of climate change demands active measures. With its
significant carbon footprint, the building industry needs to make immediate efforts …

Despite a growing consensus on the urgency of addressing global warming, the practicality
of accelerating the delivery of low-carbon buildings (LCBs) in high-rise high-density cities is …