Frontiers in Built Environment | Sustainable Design and Construction

Original Research

Published on 05 Jun 2023

A domestic rooftop PV system: a step towards retrofitting the built environment to combat climate change in Bahrain

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Naser W. Alnaser

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1178512

10,400 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 May 2023

A comparative life cycle assessment of fiber-reinforced polymers as a sustainable reinforcement option in concrete beams

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Sami Sbahieh
Gordon Mckay
Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1194121

10,753 views
19 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 May 2023

Comparative environmental footprint analysis of ultra-high-performance concrete using Portland cement and alkali-activated materials

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Dilan Glanz
Husam Sameer
Daniela Göbel
Alexander Wetzel
Bernhard Middendorf
Clemens Mostert
Stefan Bringezu

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1196246

5,579 views
12 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 May 2023

The neighborhood as an energy-generating community: the case of the El Banafseg residential neighborhood, East Cairo

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mona Helmy
Amany Micheal

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1146471

1,684 views

Original Research

Published on 04 May 2023

Acceptability of strata title in Brunei Darussalam: an integrated solution to sustainable living

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mohd Don Omar
Qaisar Ali

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1117878

7,073 views

Original Research

Published on 04 May 2023

Exploring temporary urban interventions through user activities: a case study of Abdali Boulevard, Amman, Jordan

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Ahlam Ammar Sharif

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1161856

3,125 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 25 Apr 2023

Facades-as-a-Service: Systemic managerial, financial, and governance innovation to enable a circular economy for buildings. Lessons learnt from a full-scale pilot project in the Netherlands

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Juan F. Azcárate-Aguerre
Alexandra C. den Heijer
Monique H. Arkesteijn
Luz María Vergara d’Alençon
Tillmann Klein

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1084078

7,199 views
9 citations

Original Research

Published on 27 Mar 2023

Cost-effectiveness and affordability evaluation of a residential prototype built with compressed earth bricks, hybrid roofs and palm midribs

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Nermine Abdel Gelil Mohamed
Islam Abo Eldardaa Mahmoud

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1058782

11,925 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 20 Mar 2023

Theoretical study on the optical properties of a phase change material blind in a double skin facade system

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Yilin Li
Yuke Peng
Huaiwang Jing
Sipeng Fu

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1134590

1,932 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Mar 2023

Energy consumption performance using natural ventilation in dwelling design and CFD simulation in a hot dry climate: A case study in Sudan

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Amer Jeradat
Zeinab Abdallah Elhassan

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1145747

6,580 views
8 citations

Original Research

Published on 02 Mar 2023

Multi-performative façade systems: The case of real-time adaptive BIPV shading systems to enhance energy generation potential and visual comfort

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Nimish Biloria
Mohammed Makki
Nastaran Abdollahzadeh

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1119696

5,899 views
10 citations

Review

Published on 26 Jan 2023

Nature inspiration, imitation, and emulation: Biomimicry thinking path to sustainability in the construction industry

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1085979

11,267 views
13 citations

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 10 Jan 2023

Circularity by stock in Sri Lanka: Economic necessity meets urban fabric renovation

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Milinda Pathiraja
Paolo Tombesi

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2022.1098389

4,504 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 29 Nov 2022

BIM-based model for sustainable built environment in Saudi Arabia

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Fatma A. Hasanain
Nawari O. Nawari

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2022.950484

18,236 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Nov 2022

Minimising damage to houses by designing for high internal pressures

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Korah Parackal
Geoff Boughton
David Henderson
Debbie Falck

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2022.970673

4,662 views
1 citation

Perspective

Published on 11 Nov 2022

Building thermal resilience framework (BTRF): A novel framework to address the challenge of extreme thermal events, arising from climate change

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mohammad Zaher Serdar
Nadine Macauley
Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2022.1029992

3,904 views
11 citations