Purpose Rapid urbanization worldwide, forecasted to reach 68% by 2050, has led urban sprawl and increased CO 2 emissions. To address these challenges, densification strategies like roof stacking have gained attention. The potential of adopting sustainable construction material, cross-laminated timber (CLT), in the context UAE is explored. primary objective this study evaluate benefits challenges utilizing CLT for efforts UAE, particularly Dubai. Design/methodology/approach utilizes a...

The effects of buildings on the environment can be reduced with research-based alternative building designs. This study focuses reducing space to lower overall size a as strategy reduce building’s embodied energy. aim this was investigate initial energy (IEE) residential that systematically in size. Using input–output-based hybrid analysis, IEE for three architecturally distinct four-bedroom prototypes (P1, P2, and P3) calculated. P1 (525 m2), P2 (266 P3 (109 m2) were 3555, 2008, 1000 GJ,...

Biodiversity decline has significant implications for environmental sustainability, necessitating an integrated approach to planning and management. Environmental degradation is closely linked socio-economic conditions, particularly poverty economic growth. In response this issue, research aims analyze the development of coffee-based agroforestry systems in forest areas optimize land use Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The employs a quantitative approach, with coffee...

Energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions of buildings have a significant effect on the environment. To reduce energy consumption in buildings, it is important to understand occurring across building life cycle. While previous studies shown significance both required for operation as well embodied initial construction, an understanding total replacement materials over building's not developed. One key factors affecting this 'recurring' service materials. The aim study was investigate...

Extensive focus on operational energy research has positively impacted both academia and policymakers, facilitating new strategies that reduce the consumed by building occupants. Much less emphasis has, however, been given to embodied energy. Consequently, although studies now show can be responsible for up 50% of a building’s life cycle energy, little is known about associated with construction buildings, materials, components in study context. The aim this investigate current scenario...

Purpose Recently, there has been a shift toward the embodied energy assessment of buildings. However, impact material service life on life-cycle received little attention. We aimed to address this knowledge gap, particularly in context UAE and investigated associated with use concrete other materials commonly used residential buildings hot desert climate UAE. Design/methodology/approach Using input–output based hybrid analysis, we quantified villa over 50 years building using average,...

Purpose This study aims to enhance our understanding of sustainable water management in construction through a life-cycle embodied assessment villa the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It provides insights and recommendations for improving efficiency by identifying areas potential saving reduction environmental impacts industry. Design/methodology/approach uses (LCA) approach focuses on UAE as case study. analyses consumption during (initial water) maintenance (recurrent using an...

Energy use in the building sector is considered among major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions and related environmental impacts. While striving to reduce energy consumption from this sector, it important avoid burden shifting one life cycle stage another; thus, requires a good understanding across cycle. The literature shows greater emphasis on operational reduction but less embodied energy, although both have clear impact building’s footprint associated impact. In previous studies...

Traditional teaching methods in construction management education often face challenges providing students with practical, real-world experiences crucial for skill development. To address these limitations, this study explores the potential of integrating building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) as educational tools students. Our aim is to assess effectiveness a 4D-BIM-based VR simulation enhancing student’s learning performance project management. This research employs...

Strategies for sensing toxic gases have garnered significant attention environmental monitoring and air pollution control. In this study, we investigated the adsorption behavior of hazardous (H2S, SO2, SO3,...

Purpose This study reviews policies, green building regulations, key performance indicators (KPIs) and management methods related to construction demolition waste (CDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It aims develop a holistic framework based on 3R (reduce, reuse recycle) principles assess current status of circular economy (CE) deployment identify determinants for efficient CDW management. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method approach was used, including desk-based searches,...

Buildings account for approximately 40% of global energy consumption annually, with substantial use occurring during both the construction and operation phases. The required production materials contributes significantly to overall intensity building sector. This underscores critical need low embodied mitigate environmental impact associated operation. Cross-laminated timber, massive timber product excellent load-bearing capabilities, is becoming popular in mid-rise buildings worldwide....

Knowledge management (KM) is imperative for the successful completion of complex projects. This research, which constitutes a recent doctoral dissertation, centers on exploring KM practices internal project stakeholders in managing emergent events within construction projects during stage. Herein, qualitative approach was utilized. Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts from five stakeholders. A thematic analysis subsequently using NVivo12 data software. study...

This study has been conducted in an agricultural hilly area of Karo District, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The was May until July 2016. objective this is to analyse slurry characteristics as organic fertilizer which biogas used yield better slurries. Five biodigesters were with 5 differents designs mix materials: T1) 100% cow feces, T2) 75% feces + 25% argicultural waste, T3)50% 50% T4) cowfeces and T5)100% waste. parameters measured production chemical compositions including N,P ,K,...

Groundwater is imperative for the continuance of life and sustainability ecosystem. Contamination water well-recognized danger to public health in Pakistan. Hence, this study was conducted assess map spatial variation groundwater quality surroundings Dijkot Branch Drain by using Geographical Information System(GIS). For purpose, sixty samples groundwater, ten wastewater five sludge were collected along with their coordinates from area. The analyzed chemical parameters heavy metals, such as...