GX & Decarbonization Research

Razzaq, Ibtisam, Amjad, Muhammad, Qamar, Adnan +4

This study models retrofits for an existing academic building using REVIT, achieving a 34% reduction in energy consumption and integrating a 41.6 kW solar system to reach net zero energy. Annual CO2 savings are 32.8 metric tons, and the bui…

Özbek O.

This study assesses energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in kumquat production in Türkiye, quantifying environmental burdens per production stage and offering insights for sustainable agricultural practices.

Haraldsson J.

This paper provides a taxonomy of energy end-use and GHG emissions in the aluminium industry and casting foundries, along with saving potentials and key performance indicators (KPIs). It offers a practical framework for decarbonizing an ene…

Rachel Filgueiras Paschoalin, Nigel Isaacs

This paper examines the applicability of the European standard EN16883:2017 for energy retrofit of historic buildings to New Zealand. Through three hypothetical retrofit cases, it analyzes the benefits and limitations of the standard and pr…

El Hussein Essam, Omar Abdelaziz, Mohamed Salaheldin +1

This study analyzes barriers and drivers of energy efficiency adoption in Egypt's private sector (industry, buildings, transport) based on 17 stakeholder interviews. Key drivers include carbon reduction commitments, regulatory compliance, d…

BuildOn project

This policy brief examines the potential of smart technologies in Europe's building stock to accelerate decarbonization, energy efficiency, and occupant wellbeing. It argues that digitalizing energy management is crucial for meeting climate…

K. Bhardwaj

This study evaluates passive design strategies for a commercial building in Qatar using energy simulation, showing up to 34% reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions. It provides evidence for energy-efficient building design in …

K. Bhardwaj

This study evaluates passive design strategies for a commercial building in Qatar using energy simulation. Seven strategies were applied, achieving up to 34% reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions. It demonstrates the effectiv…

N. Levchenko, A. Bobrakov, M. V. Chechel +2

This paper analyzes the role of Building Energy Modeling (BEM) in improving building energy efficiency. It highlights how BEM automates energy calculations, supports energy-efficient design choices, and emphasizes integration with BIM for h…

Arjun Singh, A. Jain, G. Sancheti

This study evaluates embodied carbon and cost of isolated pad footings designed per Indian standards. Comparing nominal-depth with reduced-depth designs, it finds that reducing concrete volume while increasing reinforcement lowers embodied …

Wiwid Suryono, Siti Fatimah, Linda Winiasri +1

This study evaluates the energy efficiency and GHG reduction potential of converting to LED lighting at Juanda Airport's domestic terminal and reframes it as a project-based learning (PjBL) resource for aviation vocational education. Analys…

Jawadi I.

This review consolidates the state of the art in integrating phase change materials (PCM) into 3D concrete printing for thermal energy storage in buildings. It outlines a roadmap toward energy-adaptive and net-zero energy buildings, address…

Arini Evadillah, Erin Nurul Pajriyah, Arif Hermawan +3

A bibliometric analysis of energy efficiency research in Asian vertical farming, examining 142 Scopus articles (2020-2025). Identifies five thematic clusters and reveals a shift from technical optimization to AI-based precision, highlightin…

Yan-Ao-Ming Xi, Hai-Hao Jiang, Zhenyu Li +5

This paper proposes a combinatorial optimization strategy for multi-split air conditioners that simultaneously considers thermal comfort, energy cost, and low-carbon constraints. Numerical investigations demonstrate the potential to balance…

Ahmed Yehia Ibrahim, Emad Darweesh, Ahmed Hassan Youssef +2

This paper proposes a multi-phase steam optimization approach for a refining plant, using a steam-to-feed ratio to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. It validates the method with plant data from 2021-2025, offering practical insig…

Rachel Paschoalin, Nigel Isaacs

This paper examines the applicability of European Standard EN16883:2017 for energy retrofit of historic buildings to New Zealand. By applying it to three hypothetical retrofit projects, it assesses benefits and limitations, and proposes ada…

Aydın K.

This case study assesses energy use efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in banana production in Mersin Province, Türkiye. It quantifies input energy and emission intensities, providing baseline data for decarbonizing agricultural practi…

Çıtıl E.

This study assesses energy use efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in walnut production in Türkiye, quantifying environmental impacts and offering insights for sustainable agricultural practices.

Qing Miao, Mark Bremer, Wei Guo +2

Using city-level LEED certification data (2000-2020) in the U.S., this study empirically examines how natural disasters and weather extremes affect green building diffusion. Major floods increase LEED-certified buildings within 3-6 years, h…

Kifah Alhazzaa, M. Dixit, Wei Yan

This study develops and assesses ResThermoVR, a VR educational tool for learning building energy simulation and carbon emissions. It offers nine scenarios to explore design and material impacts on energy performance, aiming to enhance high …