Architectural structure and design

This volume collects the best papers presented at the 2019 Conference SIEV (Italian Society of Appraisal and Valuation) on the Science of Evaluation foundations, actuality, and prospects.

Traditionally, real estate has been burdened by challenges such as illiquidity, limited accessibility, opacity, complex transactions, high costs, and substantial capital requirements.

This book contains the proceedings of the 15th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2023 (SEB2023) held in Bari, Italy, during September 18-20, 2023, organized by KES International.

This book contains the proceedings of the 15th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2023 (SEB2023) held in Bari, Italy, during September 18-20, 2023, organized by KES International.

This book presents contributions on teaching innovation in university architecture and building engineering studies.

The book consists of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM 2023).

The book consists of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM 2023).

This contributed volume takes a holistic view of the international waste trade and in doing so argues that the transfer of plastic waste from mainly Global North to primarily Global South countries constitutes a form of 21st Century colonialism.

This contributed volume takes a holistic view of the international waste trade and in doing so argues that the transfer of plastic waste from mainly Global North to primarily Global South countries constitutes a form of 21st Century colonialism.

This volume collects the best papers presented at the 2019 Conference SIEV (Italian Society of Appraisal and Valuation) on the Science of Evaluation foundations, actuality, and prospects.

The book provides an overview of the Slow Onset Disasters (SLOD) in the urban built environment discussing potential strategies to assess and mitigate multiple climate change related risks.

The book provides an overview of the Slow Onset Disasters (SLOD) in the urban built environment discussing potential strategies to assess and mitigate multiple climate change related risks.

This second volume of "e;Green Infrastructure"e; provides a comprehensive exploration of both established and evolving green infrastructure materials, along with sustainable practices across various facets that hold the potential to shape our future.

This second volume of "e;Green Infrastructure"e; provides a comprehensive exploration of both established and evolving green infrastructure materials, along with sustainable practices across various facets that hold the potential to shape our future.

This book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Applications 2023.

This book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Applications 2023.

This collection of essays sheds light on repair as a disposition to material culture and a practice rooted in diverse sociocultural experiences.

This collection of essays sheds light on repair as a disposition to material culture and a practice rooted in diverse sociocultural experiences.

This problem book is a companion volume to the 2nd edition of the book "e;Building Physics: From Physical Principles to International Standards"e;.

Architectural Interior Lighting is an essential guide to creating well-lit, visually appealing interior spaces.

Architectural Interior Lighting is an essential guide to creating well-lit, visually appealing interior spaces.

The book explores the advanced facade systems according to the productive and constructive contents, in a cognitive and operative form, as a manual text to provide guidelines for researchers, technicians and professionals.

This book offers everyone who plans, builds or operates lifts and escalators a comprehensive overview of the important topics: starting with the standards and technical rules through to the history of technology.

This book offers everyone who plans, builds or operates lifts and escalators a comprehensive overview of the important topics: starting with the standards and technical rules through to the history of technology.

This book presents mercury toxicity with respect to remediation and health issues.

This book showcases the latest trends and innovations in the field of Green Building, covering topics from research and design to innovative practices and challenges.

This book showcases the latest trends and innovations in the field of Green Building, covering topics from research and design to innovative practices and challenges.

The book examines the typological and technological constitution of the principal advanced facade systems in the contemporary design and experimental scenario, proposing itself as a knowledge and operational tool currently lacking in the technical literature of the sector at an international level.

The book explores the advanced facade systems according to the productive and constructive contents, in a cognitive and operative form, as a manual text to provide guidelines for researchers, technicians and professionals.

The book examines the typological and technological constitution of the principal advanced facade systems in the contemporary design and experimental scenario, proposing itself as a knowledge and operational tool currently lacking in the technical literature of the sector at an international level.

This book is Volume 2 of the proceedings of 2023 Sustainable Education and Development Research Conference.

This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on its application to disaster management.

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE2022), held in Montreal, Canada, in July 2022.

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE2022), held in Montreal, Canada, in July 2022.

The essential guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors - now fully revised and updatedThis full-color guide includes complete step-by-step instructions for installing your own earthen floors as well as the history, use, and maintenance of this beautiful, durable, non-toxic flooring material.

This book provides best practices for decarbonizing cities in East Asia, in which buildings are the major contributor to carbon emissions.

This book provides best practices for decarbonizing cities in East Asia, in which buildings are the major contributor to carbon emissions.

This book delves into the performance-based design approach, highlighting the necessity for bespoke, adaptive, and cognitive building envelopes that promote sustainable and positive behaviours throughout their lifecycle.

This book presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of affectivity and human learning by bridging the gap between neuroscience, cultural and cognitive psychology.

This book presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of affectivity and human learning by bridging the gap between neuroscience, cultural and cognitive psychology.

This book explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the construction industry, examining its readiness for widespread integration and its potential to reshape various facets of the construction lifecycle.

The essential guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors - now fully revised and updatedThis full-color guide includes complete step-by-step instructions for installing your own earthen floors as well as the history, use, and maintenance of this beautiful, durable, non-toxic flooring material.

This book contains the proceedings of the 14th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2021 (SEB2022) held in Split, Croatia, during September 14-16, 2022, organized by KES International.

This book focuses on the transition towards net-zero carbon built environments to deliver on the climate emergency.

The book consists of peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM 2022).

This book is conceptualized as being of interest to researchers in the field of sustainable transport, and also those who are working in the field.

One of the key motivations and goals for China's social and economic development is the dual carbon target.

This book highlights the integration of eco-friendly infrastructure, innovative materials, and advanced technologies to build sustainability and resilience in both urban and rural environments.

Chapter "e;A Multi-functional Design Approach to Deal with New Urban Challenges"e; is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.

This book contains the proceedings of the 12th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2020 (SEB20) held in Split, Croatia, during 24-26 June 2020 organized by KES International.