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... This thesis investigates and develops an urban design framework for the Pretoria Station Precinct. This framework proposes the development of an inter-modal facility, with retail and commercial potentials, as well as the establishment of a community-based facility. The focus of this study aims to pr ...
... This thesis investigates and develops an urban design framework for the Pretoria Station Precinct. This framework proposes the development of an inter-modal facility, with retail and commercial potentials, as well as the establishment of a community-based facility. The focus of this study aims to pr ...
Sustainable Return on Investment Analysis of
... collaborated with key City staff throughout the process. Green buildings are often regarded as having defined costs for construction, operations, and maintenance as well as defined benefits in any utility or life cycle cost savings that are provided by upgraded materials or components. However, ther ...
... collaborated with key City staff throughout the process. Green buildings are often regarded as having defined costs for construction, operations, and maintenance as well as defined benefits in any utility or life cycle cost savings that are provided by upgraded materials or components. However, ther ...
Sustainable refurbishment of exterior walls and building facades
... heating demand can be studied with a dynamic simulation. It is however possible to estimate roughly the effect of the insulation on the heating demand with simple stationary calculation techniques such as the heating degree day method, this gives an upper limit value on the possible energy saving. T ...
... heating demand can be studied with a dynamic simulation. It is however possible to estimate roughly the effect of the insulation on the heating demand with simple stationary calculation techniques such as the heating degree day method, this gives an upper limit value on the possible energy saving. T ...
skyscrapers as tools of economic reform and elements of urban
... expansion is irregular and subject to administrative decisions only. There is a mix in the land use plan. One can find commercial and residential uses next to each other and even in one building. Urban sprawl and low-density development are also considered as one of the main problems facing Jordania ...
... expansion is irregular and subject to administrative decisions only. There is a mix in the land use plan. One can find commercial and residential uses next to each other and even in one building. Urban sprawl and low-density development are also considered as one of the main problems facing Jordania ...
Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area 2010-2022
... The review period for the Regional Planning Guidelines has come at a time of change – changes in global and national economics, changes in planning and environmental legislation and changes in the political structures to deliver on national goals. This time of transition presents new challenges in t ...
... The review period for the Regional Planning Guidelines has come at a time of change – changes in global and national economics, changes in planning and environmental legislation and changes in the political structures to deliver on national goals. This time of transition presents new challenges in t ...
Untitled - BEAM Society
... and development. Besides expanding the range of building developments that can be assessed, these versions of BEAM widened the coverage of issues that could further define the quality and sustainability of the buildings. In 2009, climate change and global warming became international issues. Various ...
... and development. Besides expanding the range of building developments that can be assessed, these versions of BEAM widened the coverage of issues that could further define the quality and sustainability of the buildings. In 2009, climate change and global warming became international issues. Various ...
Analysis of selected concepts on Resource Management
... in the EU, the implication of these targets range from requirements of drastic reductions in resource use (e.g. the Environmental Space Concepts states fossil fuel use must be reduced by about 75% compared with 1990 levels) to assessments that EU has significantly positive genuine savings, indicatin ...
... in the EU, the implication of these targets range from requirements of drastic reductions in resource use (e.g. the Environmental Space Concepts states fossil fuel use must be reduced by about 75% compared with 1990 levels) to assessments that EU has significantly positive genuine savings, indicatin ...
rosetta urban profile – background
... growing populations and providing them with tenure, infrastructure, and shelter, while ensuring sustainability and enhancing economic growth. As part of our drive to address this crisis, UNHABITAT is working with the European Commission (EC) and other partners to support sustainable development arou ...
... growing populations and providing them with tenure, infrastructure, and shelter, while ensuring sustainability and enhancing economic growth. As part of our drive to address this crisis, UNHABITAT is working with the European Commission (EC) and other partners to support sustainable development arou ...
Fourth Holcim Awards - LafargeHolcim Foundation
... of guilt, as if our consumption has come back to haunt us and we require some kind of signpost to assuage our guilt but also to begin addressing what seems to be a problem that we have buried in landfill for too long, out of sight and out of smell. The vague memory that there are whole settlements b ...
... of guilt, as if our consumption has come back to haunt us and we require some kind of signpost to assuage our guilt but also to begin addressing what seems to be a problem that we have buried in landfill for too long, out of sight and out of smell. The vague memory that there are whole settlements b ...
Design for Conservation Areas
... This report and SA process has been led by Essex County Council’s environmental assessment team. Diverse expertise has been drawn upon across the County Council’s service areas and appropriate partnership forums. This arrangement conforms to guidance recommendations in respect of a need for taking a ...
... This report and SA process has been led by Essex County Council’s environmental assessment team. Diverse expertise has been drawn upon across the County Council’s service areas and appropriate partnership forums. This arrangement conforms to guidance recommendations in respect of a need for taking a ...
1. Objective of the architectural competition
... structure has exactly expressed radial system (that very seldom appears at other places) or being more precise – fan-shaped system, if taking into consideration the coastal location of the town. Most of the destinations shown on the plan (maybe with little changes) exist also nowadays. Soon after T ...
... structure has exactly expressed radial system (that very seldom appears at other places) or being more precise – fan-shaped system, if taking into consideration the coastal location of the town. Most of the destinations shown on the plan (maybe with little changes) exist also nowadays. Soon after T ...
A Dissertation on - The British University in Dubai
... awareness of our planets fragile position, a lot more players are entering the market and in the coming years, competitiveness will ensure that environmentally friendly construction will be budget friendly as well. A lot of speakers at the many conferences around the world are keen on driving home t ...
... awareness of our planets fragile position, a lot more players are entering the market and in the coming years, competitiveness will ensure that environmentally friendly construction will be budget friendly as well. A lot of speakers at the many conferences around the world are keen on driving home t ...
A Bazaar Sustaining the Funetion for 400 Years: Spiee Bazaar
... surrounded with a network of sea, railroad and highway transportation points out to the fact that, the area which has been an important eommercial center for centuries will continue to be so. However, in such eases prior to suggesting ways to make these buildings reusable, it should be noted whether ...
... surrounded with a network of sea, railroad and highway transportation points out to the fact that, the area which has been an important eommercial center for centuries will continue to be so. However, in such eases prior to suggesting ways to make these buildings reusable, it should be noted whether ...
CONFLICT AND COLLABORATION: HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENT,
... and other building comfort goals through non-mechanical or limited energy means. Proper use of double-hung sash windows, preservationists noted as an example, provides natural ventilation and cooling, while historic shutters, porches, and awnings can reduce unwanted indoor summer heat (solar gain). ...
... and other building comfort goals through non-mechanical or limited energy means. Proper use of double-hung sash windows, preservationists noted as an example, provides natural ventilation and cooling, while historic shutters, porches, and awnings can reduce unwanted indoor summer heat (solar gain). ...
green building guidelines
... Green building means improving our design and construction practices so that the homes we build today will last longer, cost less to operate and won’t harm people’s health. Green building also involves protecting the climate, conserving natural resources and improving the built environment so that p ...
... Green building means improving our design and construction practices so that the homes we build today will last longer, cost less to operate and won’t harm people’s health. Green building also involves protecting the climate, conserving natural resources and improving the built environment so that p ...
A Circular Economy in the Netherlands by 2050
... a cleaner environment.5 In a circular economy, we will treat products, materials and resources within the earth’s capacity to provide them and in an efficient and socially responsible manner so that future generations can retain access to material prosperity.6 Many parties in society are already mak ...
... a cleaner environment.5 In a circular economy, we will treat products, materials and resources within the earth’s capacity to provide them and in an efficient and socially responsible manner so that future generations can retain access to material prosperity.6 Many parties in society are already mak ...
Code for Sustainable Homes: Technical Guide
... Mandatory minimum performance standards are set for some issues. For three of these, a single mandatory requirement is set which must be met, whatever Code level rating is sought. Credits are not awarded for these issues. Confirmation that the performance requirements are met for all three is a mini ...
... Mandatory minimum performance standards are set for some issues. For three of these, a single mandatory requirement is set which must be met, whatever Code level rating is sought. Credits are not awarded for these issues. Confirmation that the performance requirements are met for all three is a mini ...
LEED for Core and Shell
... design and construction of the entire core and shell base building including MEP/FP systems, but have no control over the design and construction of the tenant fit-out. An example of this type of project is a commercial office building, medical office building, retail center, warehouse, or lab facil ...
... design and construction of the entire core and shell base building including MEP/FP systems, but have no control over the design and construction of the tenant fit-out. An example of this type of project is a commercial office building, medical office building, retail center, warehouse, or lab facil ...
Agriculture
... of land and water that contain geographically distinct assemblages of natural communities and provide ecologically-coherent units within which the needs of biodiversity can be identified and the trade-offs between biodiversity conservation and other legitimate forms of land use can most sensibly be ...
... of land and water that contain geographically distinct assemblages of natural communities and provide ecologically-coherent units within which the needs of biodiversity can be identified and the trade-offs between biodiversity conservation and other legitimate forms of land use can most sensibly be ...
NE-CHPS 2 FINAL - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
... plumbing fixtures and innovative water use strategies combine to reduce water consumption. Healthy indoor air is another important component of high performance schools. Air intakes are located away from potential sources of contamination and ventilation systems are designed to optimize fresh air. A ...
... plumbing fixtures and innovative water use strategies combine to reduce water consumption. Healthy indoor air is another important component of high performance schools. Air intakes are located away from potential sources of contamination and ventilation systems are designed to optimize fresh air. A ...
Framework for assessing sustainability levels in belgian agricultural
... have been developed at the farm level (e.g. EP (Mayrhofer et al., 1996); EMA (Lewis & Bardon, 1998); SOLAGRO (Pointereau et al., 1999); ECOFARM (Peeters & Van Bol, 2000); AEI (Girardin et al., 2000); PROP’EAU SABLE (Lambert et al., 2002); MESMIS (Lopez-Ridaura et al., 2002)). However, none of these ...
... have been developed at the farm level (e.g. EP (Mayrhofer et al., 1996); EMA (Lewis & Bardon, 1998); SOLAGRO (Pointereau et al., 1999); ECOFARM (Peeters & Van Bol, 2000); AEI (Girardin et al., 2000); PROP’EAU SABLE (Lambert et al., 2002); MESMIS (Lopez-Ridaura et al., 2002)). However, none of these ...
Climate Protection Manual FORCITIES
... install park & ride facilities and provide car sharing programs, offer location efficient mortgages and provide incentives for hybrid or low emission vehicle use. Chapter 5’s Long Term Initiatives section (5 subsections) gives cities a look at more comprehensive carbon reduction opportunities. It pa ...
... install park & ride facilities and provide car sharing programs, offer location efficient mortgages and provide incentives for hybrid or low emission vehicle use. Chapter 5’s Long Term Initiatives section (5 subsections) gives cities a look at more comprehensive carbon reduction opportunities. It pa ...
Polished Concrete and LEED v4.0 Certification
... Concrete construction makes environmental, social, and economic sense. Because polished concrete floors can have a beneficial impact on all three areas, polished concrete floors can literally and figuratively be the foundation for greener building. According to the Department of Energy, commercial b ...
... Concrete construction makes environmental, social, and economic sense. Because polished concrete floors can have a beneficial impact on all three areas, polished concrete floors can literally and figuratively be the foundation for greener building. According to the Department of Energy, commercial b ...
Sustainability and performance assessment and
... 6.2.1 Land-use ............................................................................ 149 6.2.2 Energy Consumption .......................................................... 153 6.2.3 Greenhouse gas emissions ................................................. 158 6.2.4 Water consumption ....... ...
... 6.2.1 Land-use ............................................................................ 149 6.2.2 Energy Consumption .......................................................... 153 6.2.3 Greenhouse gas emissions ................................................. 158 6.2.4 Water consumption ....... ...