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Antonini, E, Boeri, A and Giglio, F (2022) Classification criteria and markers for biomimetic building envelope within circular economy principles: a critical review. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 387–409.

Di Ruocco, G, Melella, R and Marino, V (2022) An integrated assessment method for the sustainability of the opaque building envelope in residential buildings with Italian GBC-HOME certification. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 545–70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building envelope; sustainable construction; energy performance; life cycle costing; low-carbon building;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2021.2001307
  • Abstract:
    Sustainability in the construction and renovation of buildings is a requirement that in recent years is becoming particularly important in decision-making processes, in order to promote sustainable development in the construction sector, through methodologies and design approaches aimed at decarbonising building processes. This paper investigates the criteria and approaches adopted in a series of case studies in order to develop a useful tool to identify the ‘sustainable compromise’. This study proposes, through the comparison of the application of two methods (TOPSIS and COMPROMISE), the analysis of the materials used in the design of the opaque building envelope, considering a series of performance and environmental characteristics (including the minimisation of the embedded carbon content). The results obtained make it possible to define, among 6 stratigraphic solutions identified in the same climatic area, the one that best meets the requirements underlying sustainable development (social, environmental and economic).

Ismaeel, W S (2022) Sustainable site selection using system dynamics; case study LEED-certified project. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 368–86.

Kohansal, M E, Akaf, H R, Gholami, J and Moshari, S (2022) Investigating the simultaneous effects of building orientation and thermal insulation on heating and cooling loads in different climate zones. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 410–33.

Nigra, M, Lo Verso, V R M, Robiglio, M, Pellegrino, A and Martina, M (2022) ‘Re-coding’ environmental regulation – a new simplified metric for daylighting verification during the window and indoor space design process. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 521–44.

Sibilla, M and Manfren, M (2022) Envisioning Building-as-Energy-Service in the European context. From a literature review to a conceptual framework. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 495–520.

Spentzou, E, Cook, M J and Emmitt, S (2022) Low-energy cooling and ventilation refurbishments for buildings in a Mediterranean climate. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 473–94.

Tonini de Araújo, M, de Souza, H A and Gomes, A P (2022) Computer simulation of moisture transfer in walls: impacts on the thermal performance of buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 453–72.

Watchman, M, Demers, C M H and Potvin, A (2022) Biophilia in school buildings: towards a simplified assessment method based on spatial geometry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 434–52.