Construction is an area of study wherein making decisions adequately can mean the
difference between success and failure. Moreover, most of the activities belonging to this …

Sustainability has practically become a mandatory concept to be considered in every
decision, and multiple decision-making methods have been adapted to take it into account …

Temporary housing units (THUs) have been used for displaced population (DP) in the
aftermath of natural disasters to serve as an alternative residence while the permanent …

Green roofs are environmentally-friendly architectural solutions that contribute to air quality
improvement, especially in an air-polluted metropolis like Tehran, where space is scarce …

Environmental and sustainability assessment tools have an important role in moving
towards a better world, bringing knowledge and raising awareness. In the architecture and …

Concrete is one of the most widespread construction materials in the world, but its
production is responsible for significant amounts of energy consumption, and even greater …

A meaningful contribution to the evaluation of heterogeneous public investments is
described in this article. The proposed methodology provides a step towards sustainable …

Cities are at risk due to global climate change, increasing both the frequency and the
intensity of storms and extreme precipitation, sea-level rise, and other extreme weather …

Many people lose their homes around the world every year because of natural disasters,
such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, the …

Within the building construction sector, fiber cement boards have attracted interest as facade
cladding materials in the last ten years, especially those that incorporate–for reinforcing …