Urban areas account for more than 70% of total carbon emissions. This proportion for China
is higher, approximately 80%, closely related to human activities in urban energy …

Nowadays, an indoor environment is created by heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and
cooling (HVAC) systems that meet the cooling needs of occupants in summer, however …

This study explores the intricate relationship between human sentiment on social media
data, herein tweet posts on X platform, urban building characteristics, and the socio-spatial …

The synergy between pollution reduction (PR) and carbon reduction (CR) is crucial for cities
facing both climate change and environmental pollution in achieving sustainable …

Understanding energy dynamics is crucial in addressing climate change, yet the accuracy of
energy predictions is often limited by reliance on oversimplified static data, failing to …

An accurate carbon emissions map is of great significance for urban planning to reduce
carbon emissions, mitigate the heat island effect, and avoid the impact of high temperatures …

This article develops a framework and computational tool that integrates cellular automata
(CA) as a generative design (GD) system into the solar radiation incident (SRI) simulation. It …

The design and specifications of a building enclosure can substantially impact the overall
performance of a building. However, the multifaceted nature of building enclosure design …

As global urbanization continues to surge, it is imperative for cities to understand energy
flows and reduce carbon emissions urgently. Digital Twins (DTs) represent a promising …

This chapter introduces a hybrid framework that brings machine learning (ML) and urban big
data analytics into integrated modeling of indoor air quality, building operational energy, and …