This book investigates energy use and measures to improve the energy efficiency of public housing, using post-war social housing development estates in Cyprus as its example. On this Mediterranean island, which experiences hot and humid temperatures throughout the year, residential buildings need to adapt to the climate to improve the thermal comfort of their occupants. The book assesses the domestic energy use of inefficiently built residential tower blocks and their occupants’ thermal co...

This book explores energy consumption and thermal comfort in the social housing sector in the Eastern Mediterranean basin.This book presents a novel methodological framework for the optimisation of post-war social housing developments in the Eastern Mediterranean climate. The authors draw on semi-structured interviews to present evidence on in situ thermal sensation and provide the results of walk-through and walk-in thermographic surveys to highlight building-fabric performance an...

This book critically examines the philosophy of the term ‘transgression’ and how it shapes the utopian vision of contemporary urban design scenarios.The aim of this book is to provide scholarly yet accessible graphic novel illustrations to inform narratives of urban manifestos. Through four select case studies from the UK, Cyprus and Germany, the book highlights the paradoxes and contradictions in architecture and provides detailed evaluation of the limits and contemporary forms of...

This book explores the dynamic intersections of fashion, culture, sustainability, and digital innovation, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on contemporary design and creative industries. Divided into six sections, it delves into the evolution of fashion as a medium of cultural expression, highlighting the role of sustainability in textile design and the preservation of heritage. It also examines the transformative impact of digital technologies in education and cultural conservatio...

This book brings together a diverse collection of research and creative explorations at the intersection of design, sustainability, technology, and culture. The book showcases how design thinking, visual storytelling, and artistic practices can inspire environmental action, influence consumer behavior, and foster meaningful engagement with ecological issues. Through interdisciplinary approaches, it highlights the power of branding, communication, and human-centered design to create impactf...

This book explores innovative approaches to sustainable urban development, focusing on energy efficiency, climate adaptation, green infrastructure, and smart city technologies. Addressing pressing environmental challenges, this book presents the most recent research on energy-efficient building design, urban resilience, and sustainable mobility solutions. The first section examines the role of energy efficiency in mitigating climate change, analyzing case studies on retrofitting buildings,...

This book brings together a multidisciplinary collection of research that highlights innovative approaches to creating more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environments. This volume addresses the urgent need to integrate ecological principles, technological advancements, and community-centered design in shaping the built environment. The contributions span a wide range of topics, including sustainable urbanism and inclusive city design, with a focus on climate adaptation, aging socie...

This book provides a comprehensive review of the latest research in cultural heritage, environmental design, materials science, and engineering technologies. Building on the success of the previous two conferences, the third edition aims to transcend conventional discussions and elevate the conversation to new heights. It aims to influence the future of environmental design, materials science, and engineering technologies. By focusing on innovative designs, sustainable practices, and princ...

This book includes topics that explore diverse and innovative aspects of architectural design, urban planning, infrastructure, and engineering. The "Values Trilogy Design Philosophy" emphasizes the harmonious integration of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and artistic expression in architectural projects. "DIGIT-ACCESS" explores a digital gateway to enhance accessibility to heritage architectures. The influence of biomimicry and biophilia on sustainable urban planning is examined, alon...

This volume presents innovative work on innovative methods, tools and practices aimed at supporting the transition of Asian and Middle Eastern cities and regions towards a more smart and sustainable dimension. The role of the built and urban environment are becoming more pronounced in Asia and Middle East as the regions continues to experience rapid increase in population and urbanisation, which have only led to an increase in environmental degradation but also rise in energy consumption a...

This book focuses on enhancing urban regeneration performance and strategies that pave the way toward sustainable urban development models and solutions. The book at hand thoroughly examines the latest studies on the regeneration of urban areas and attempts at alleviating the negative impacts associated with high population density and urban heat effects. It gathers contributions that combine theoretical reflections and international case studies on urban regeneration and transformation wi...

This book examines a range of subjects with a specific focus on architectural and technological advancements. Architecture is the constant innovation in designing for high efficiency in the performance of buildings, in terms of planning, construction and energy, while maintaining creativity in its form. Moreover, the field of architecture goes hand in hand with that of technology. Nowadays, engineering technology has to cope with the rapid industrialization and urbanization seen in most co...