Abstract The Government of Malaysia has shifted from increasing energy supply to meet the
demand, towards reducing energy consumption through the promotion of green building …

Facing urban problems such as rapid urbanization, air pollution, heatwaves, and urban
flooding, the underground space, as a significant urban composition, has demonstrated the …

Purpose This study aims to explore the concept of green building by determining a suitable
system for categorising green building features (GBFs) that are considered significant in …

Daylighting technologies have been developed recently to harness solar energy, and
eventually, meet the goals of sustainable development. However, the use of natural light in …

Used properly, daylight can provide visual comfort, reduce energy consumption and improve
health and safety at work. This paper investigates the influence that different roof types,(ie …

Daylight dynamic metrics are useful tools for quantifying the switch-on time or the dimming of
electric lighting according to the architectural scenario. A variant of these metrics can also be …

A technical feasibility study of an innovative hybrid solar-wind-rain eco-roof system with
natural ventilation and skylight for electrical energy generation and saving is presented in …

Purpose This study aims to investigate the strategic priorities of green building projects and
analyze energy consumption alternatives in green residence projects using two innovative …

Lighting in manufacturing plants is an integral part of a working environment and all
industrial activities. Therefore, it is necessary to consider several aspects of these activities …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify green envelope building components of
residential buildings applicable under hot and humid climates and to analyze the effect of …