GIS is an effective tool to accumulate various kinds of numerical maps and the attribute data relating to road traffic noise and to analyze the correlations between the data. In addition, combining prediction method of the road traffic noise with the benefits of GIS allows us to evaluate the noise field, from the past to the future, at areas facing roads concerned. Since propagation of road tra...

This research aims to develop indicators for assessing green interior design of new residential buildings in China, grounded in the socio-technical systems approach. The research was carried out through a critical literature review and two focus group studies. The results show that the boundaries of green interior design were identified with respect to three dimensions, namely performance, meth...

according to research, between 15 to 20 percent of the total energy consumption of every country is used for residential spaces. this amount is explanatory of the high cost and will follow the destruction of natural resources and environmental demolition. the aim of this research is to recognize earth thermal ability and its usage in public buildings and especially in private buildings in order...

Convenience improves composting and recycling rates in high-density residential buildings Alessandra DiGiacomo, David W.-L. Wu, Peter Lenkic, Bud Fraser, Jiaying Zhao & Alan Kingstone To cite this article: Alessandra DiGiacomo, David W.-L. Wu, Peter Lenkic, Bud Fraser, Jiaying Zhao & Alan Kingstone (2018) Convenience improves composting and recycling rates in highdensity residential buildings, ...

Open kitchens have been designed for many small residential units in tall buildings in Southeast Asia. This open design, without enclosing the kitchen with fire resisting walls has failed to comply with building fire safety codes in places like Hong Kong. Performance-based design was adopted to determine fire safety provisions. Gas cookers with flames are not allowed. Additional fire protection...