Shading design optimization in a semi-arid region: considering energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and cost

F Dokhanian, M Mohajerani, H Estaji… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Today's world is witnessing an increasing concern about energy consumption, Global
Warming, and economic crisis; therefore, attention has been paid to the evaluation of …

Microclimatic analysis of outdoor thermal comfort of high-rise buildings with different configurations in Tehran: Insights from field surveys and thermal comfort indices

A Karimi, A Bayat, N Mohammadzadeh… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the microenvironment of open-air settings in Tehran, Iran, and
explores the relationship between different thermal comfort indices, including PMV, PET …

Projection of bioclimatic patterns via CMIP6 in the Southeast Region of Türkiye: A guidance for adaptation strategies for climate policy

O Isinkaralar, K Isinkaralar - Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023 - Springer
Over the past three decades, global urbanization and climate change have caused
significant differences in climate conditions between urban and rural environments. The …

Economic and environmental impact of energy audit and efficiency: A report from a Nigeria household

OA Lawal, AA Jimoh, KA Abdullah, BA Bello… - Energy for Sustainable …, 2024 - Elsevier
Limited access to electricity poses a significant hurdle to achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7. In Nigeria, this affects approximately 90 …

Evaluating energy, economic, and environmental aspects of solar-wind-biomass systems to identify optimal locations in Iraq: A GIS-based case study

Q Hassan, TJ Al-Musawi, S Algburi… - Energy for Sustainable …, 2024 - Elsevier
The study evaluates the integration of solar, wind, and biomass energy systems in Iraq,
targeting 88 locations to optimize electricity production for the building sector, which …

[HTML][HTML] Application of modern portfolio theory to the European electricity mix: an assessment of environmentally optimal scenarios

F deLlano-Paz, JJ Cartelle-Barros… - Environment …, 2024 - Springer
The proposed study analyzes the efficiency of the European energy mix of electricity
generation technologies from two perspectives: environmental and economic. The context is …

An adaptive transition probability matrix with quality seeds for cellular automata models

Y Song, X Hongtao, H Wang, Z Zhu… - GIScience & Remote …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The cellular automata (CA) model is the predominant method for predicting land use and
land cover (LULC) changes. The accuracy of this model critically depends on well-defined …

The assessment of soundscape quality in historic urban parks: A case study of El-Goli Park of Tabriz, Iran

N Mohammadzadeh… - Noise & Vibration …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
The preservation of historic sites requires a multisensory approach, in which sound plays an
important role. A good acoustic environment could contribute to the aesthetic, ecological …

Influence of the thermal environment of urban sidewalks under green shading from a human scale

B Shu, HT Chang, YX Chen - All Earth, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Urban footpaths are the main outdoor activity spaces for pedestrians. It is traditionally
believed that the air temperature of a pedestrian walkway under tree shade is lower …

Optimizing Courtyard Design for Thermal Performance: A Study on Shadow and Sunlight Dynamics in Traditional Houses

F Akhlaghinezhad, M Mohajerani… - International Journal of …, 2023 - ijumes.com
The rising interest in outdoor activities in modern society is influenced by evolving urban
lifestyles and complex city infrastructures. Courtyards are central in this shift, impacting …