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Building envelopes mitigating urban heat island effect

The growing demand for energy due to rapid urbanisation has pushed architects, building professionals, and manufacturers to develop innovative strategies to design energy-efficient buildings and building envelopes. Energy efficiency of buildings encompasses several issues related to energy, water, land, and material conservation, addressing environmental pollution, and enhancing occupant comfort.

Building safe, energy-efficient high-rise structures

Innovating fenestration for enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability

“This story discusses how the world of fenestration has gone beyond the practical function of offering natural light and ventilation in buildings to embracing sustainability by balancing aesthetics. While fenestration components encompassing windows, doors, curtain walls, and skylights are pivotal in defining a structure's visual identity, today, they are more considered elements influencing energy efficiency and occupant comfort.”

PEB reshaping design and sustainability of high-rise buildings

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