GX & Decarbonization Research

Xuesi Chen

This paper proposes a carbon-aware approach for edge computing system design, considering CO2 emissions in system architecture decisions to contribute to sustainable IT infrastructure.

Yilin Li, Hao Lü, Wenshan He +3

This paper proposes a hybrid ventilation strategy for near-zero-carbon buildings, combining natural and mechanical ventilation to achieve energy conservation and carbon reduction goals. It explores methods to optimize indoor environment whi…

Juping Ge, Qixiang Miao, Xiaozhen Wang +3

This paper explores the application of digital technologies (BIM, IoT, digital twin) for low-carbon management across the entire lifecycle of construction projects. It compares domestic and international cases, summarizes implementation mod…

Wang Q.

This paper proposes an integrated optimization of base station sleeping and renewable energy procurement using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). It aims to simultaneously reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, providing a technical framewo…

Yüksel A.

This paper experimentally evaluates a net-zero energy heat pump drying system integrating photovoltaics and carbon fiber film heaters, focusing on performance and exergy analysis. It demonstrates improved energy efficiency and renewable ene…

Xue Y.

This paper reviews advances in coupled heat and moisture transfer in building envelopes, aiming to contribute to net-zero energy building designs.

Wang D.

This review systematically examines definitions, development pathways, and policy frameworks for net-zero carbon buildings (nZCBs). It provides a comprehensive overview of global progress and identifies key challenges and opportunities for …

Ali S.

This paper proposes an integrated system combining perovskite BIPV windows and ground-source heat pumps to achieve net-zero energy in office buildings. Through energy balance and economic analysis, it demonstrates the synergistic potential …

Li Y.

Proposes a linked data-based information sharing strategy to enable net zero energy buildings and clusters. Integrates energy data across building clusters for efficient operation and management.

Patel N.M.

This paper proposes a comprehensive rating system for net-zero buildings, offering a framework for quantitatively evaluating energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions to support building decarbonization.

Yirui Li, Xin Wang, Xuejin Zhou +5

This study develops a low-carbon road binder by processing pyrite tailings and other industrial wastes through ultrafine refinement and self-activation. It achieves CO2 emission reduction by replacing cement and utilizing waste. Experimenta…

Liu Zhihua

This paper explores low-carbon and energy-saving interior design methods by combining artificial intelligence with spatial thermal cycle models. It analyzes building envelope and internal thermal environment, uses thermal load calculations …

Raigama Acharige Dinithi Piyumra, N D Domingo, Diocel Harold Aquino +2

This paper proposes an integrated conceptual framework (ICCO-BD) for building design optimization that simultaneously minimizes upfront embodied carbon and construction costs. Based on a systematic literature review and expert interviews, i…

Miyu Matsunobu, Kyosuke Hiyama, Yutaka Oura

This study quantitatively evaluates the trade-off between increased upfront carbon from high-performance building envelopes and operational carbon reduction, using a medium-sized office building across Japan's 8 climate zones. Low-E triple …

Yuki Sato

Mesoporous optically clear heat insulators (MOCHIs) combine transparency with thermal insulation for building envelopes, reducing energy consumption while maintaining natural light. They leverage nanoscale porosity to impede heat transfer, …

A. A. Abdelsamad, Mostafa S. Hamad, Hany A. Hamed +1

This paper proposes a stream-based thermal bus modeling approach for efficient thermal energy management in industrial energy hubs. The model integrates multiple heat sources and demands to enable optimal energy allocation, potentially cont…

Sicilia, Álvaro, Madrazo, Leandro, Costa, Gonçal

This paper reports the OPTIMUS project, which develops a decision support system (DSS) using semantic web technologies to optimize energy use in public buildings. It extends tools from the SEMANCO project, enabling local administrations to …

Young D

This paper critically reviews benchmarks (e.g., power density values) in building services engineering. While benchmarks are essential for early-stage design, limitations such as data reliability, oversizing/undersizing risks, and misalignm…

Vogt, Georg, Novikova, Tatiana, Junak, Karolina

This report summarizes the tunES project, where seven National Energy Agencies analyzed optimal implementation strategies for the revised EPBD, focusing on EPCs, BRPs, and SRIs. The project adapted the Impact Assessment methodology for nati…

Zhen Peng, X C Zhang, Feiyan Han +2

This paper proposes a life-cycle multi-criteria decision framework for sustainable retrofit of aging residential communities. It integrates environmental, economic, and social dimensions to evaluate retrofit options. The framework supports …