Environmental assessment of popular single-family house construction alternatives in Jordan
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Environmental assessment of popular single-family house construction alternatives in Jordan
The building and construction sector is vital in Jordan. Over the past decade it witnessed rapid growth. Single-family housing is a popular option in Jordan. The construction sector consumes large amounts of energy and resources. Green and energy efficient buildings are growing in popularity and there are policies adopted to encourage energy efficient buildings. These buildings are often justif...
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عنوان ژورنال: Building and Environment
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0360-1323
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.04.032