This study examines whether green building rating system architectures formally recognize functions associated with bio-inspired design. It compares the complete LEED v5 BD+C New Construction dataset (49 criteria; 110 points) and office-applicable BR...
One of the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic is the momentum it has created for global changes affecting various aspects of daily lives. Among these, green building certification systems (GBCSs) should not be left behind as significant potential modi...
Windows with low visible light transmittance (VLT) and g-values are preferred to reduce the building’s energy consumption. However, low VLT and g-value can create an unpleasant indoor daylight environment. A glass with freely adjustable VLT and...
In an attempt to enhance democratic governance, sustainable development goals (SDG), and Local Agenda 21 (LA21), the notion of public participation exercise (PPE) presents a range of possibilities. The PPE is observed as a method of solving the const...
The built environment in Saudi Arabia accounts for approximately 78% of the country’s total electricity consumption, positioning building energy performance as one of the most consequential levers available to policymakers pursuing the kingdom&...
The triple bottom line (TBL) principle encompasses the idea of continued economic and social well-being with minimal or reduced environmental pressure. However, in construction projects, the integration of social, economic, and environmental dimensio...