GX & Decarbonization Research

Byunghak Min, Jiangjiang Shao, Jooseok Oh

This empirical study from Seoul uses Gamma regression to analyze how building form, scale, and topography affect summer electricity consumption. It finds that compact building shapes reduce energy use, vertical expansion is more efficient t…

Suhas U. Pandit, Vilas K. Patil

This study develops a low-carbon ternary binder using activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) and fly ash for high-performance rigid pavement concrete. It aims to reduce CO2 emissions by minimizing cement content while maintai…

Alexis Mundt, Wolfgang Amann, Florine Leighton

This study evaluates the potential of serial renovations using the RENVELOPE system in Austria, estimating about 71,500 buildings could be renovated, achieving average reductions of 73% in final energy demand and 75% in GHG emissions per bu…

Michał Kosakiewicz, Wiktor Sitek, Małgorzata Kurcjusz +1

This study proposes a decarbonization-oriented selection framework for heating, ventilation, and domestic hot water systems in multi-family buildings. It compares conventional and low-carbon systems (heat pumps with renewables) using energy…

Hong-xing Wen, Zhi-qi Zeng, Chang-sheng Zou +2

This empirical study examines how digitalization drives decarbonization in Chinese enterprises, comparing cost-saving and efficiency-enhancing pathways. It finds that efficiency gains, rather than cost reductions, are the primary channel th…

Athienitis A.

This paper presents methods for modeling, design, and optimization of net-zero energy buildings. It covers strategies to minimize energy use and integrate renewable energy sources to achieve net-zero performance, offering insights for build…

Satola D.

This paper compares international approaches to achieving net-zero buildings and aims to develop design strategies for greenhouse gas emission reduction through knowledge sharing. It analyzes policies and technologies across countries to pr…

You-Yuan Liu, Hao-Jie Zhu, Ling-Ling Li +1

This paper proposes a multi-agent dynamic interactive game model driven by energy-logistics mutual feedback for low-carbon ports, aiming to synergistically improve energy utilization and logistics management efficiency. The model demonstrat…

Ahmed A. Alawi Al-Naghi, Khaled Mohamed Elhadi, Nejib Ghazouani +1

This study proposes a new design for low-carbon cement composites using biochar and recycled basalt fiber, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining mechanical strength.

Jitae Kim

This paper evaluates green remodeling as a pathway to low-carbon buildings using input-output analysis. It quantifies both economic and environmental co-benefits, showing that remodeling reduces CO2 and stimulates economic activity.

Halina Veloso e Zarate, Manuela Triggianese, Jantien Stoter +1

This paper proposes a new role for designers in decarbonizing the built environment through co-creation using carbon data. It explores how carbon data can be integrated into the design process, reframing the traditional role of designers as…

Yunus Gülcü, Esma Gültekin Tarla, Tayfur Bayat

This study investigates energy intensity convergence in EU member states from 1993 to 2021 using Fourier-based quantile unit root tests. Strong convergence was found until 2009, but divergence afterward, suggesting that uniform EU policies …

Qianwen Tan, Monica Siroux

This study systematically evaluates the energy, exergy, and economic performance of bio-based PCM integrated into multilayer walls across four French climates. A full factorial analysis shows that PCM thickness is dominant, and a balanced c…

P. Muthusamy, Kanishkar M

This paper presents a techno-economic analysis and decarbonization strategy for heat recovery in dairy steam processes. It evaluates technologies like heat pumps, heat exchangers, boiler electrification, and renewable integration, achieving…

Youchao Zhang, Shifeng Li, Changqing Wang +1

This study developed low-carbon, high-strength, high-ductility engineered cementitious composites (ECC) using waste clay brick fines as partial cement replacement. It reduces CO2 emissions by utilizing construction waste and decreasing ceme…

Kwan Hyun Yeo

This study uses GIS spatial analysis to map carbon emissions from the building sector in Yongin City, South Korea, finding high-emission clusters in newly developed areas. It proposes spatially targeted carbon management zones and urban pla…

Ingūna Brēmane, Andra Blumberga, Dagnija Blumberga

This study analyzes energy savings in school buildings across three Latvian municipalities. It finds that while capital-intensive technical measures provide the bulk of thermal savings, behavioral and management measures can contribute up t…

Kulkarni S.

This paper evaluates the greenhouse gas reduction potential of vehicle lightweighting, focusing on substituting magnesium for heavier materials. It suggests lightweighting can reduce emissions, but without an abstract, specific findings rem…

Nicolas Alaux, Nicolas Bechstedt, Xiaoyang Zhong +6

Modeling building stocks for all 27 EU member states, this study evaluates 4096 life cycle emission scenarios. To meet 2030/2050 targets, 8.53 Gt CO2e must be avoided (≈10 years of 2020 emissions). Relying solely on energy efficiency and ma…

K. Sravanth Kumar Raju, Pathloth Pavan, Rajvir Kaur +1

This paper proposes a two-stage approach for achieving net zero energy buildings (NZEB), combining energy efficiency measures first and then renewable energy integration. A case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the approach in reduci…