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View article: Advancements and challenges in modelling renewable energy solutions for sustainable (and smart) buildings and communities
Advancements and challenges in modelling renewable energy solutions for sustainable (and smart) buildings and communities Open
View article: Exposing the limits in the residential building energy performance certification model
Exposing the limits in the residential building energy performance certification model Open
This study examines the energy performance of residential buildings in Cyprus, focusing on the accuracy of the iSBEM-Cy Energy Performance Certification (EPC) system. Cyprus presents a unique context due to its Mediterranean climate and ag…
View article: Cities in Flux: Waste, the Shadow of Circularity, and the (Elusive) Promise of Sustainability
Cities in Flux: Waste, the Shadow of Circularity, and the (Elusive) Promise of Sustainability Open
The transition to a circular economy has emerged as a critical strategy for addressing the escalating challenges posed by resource depletion [...]
View article: The darkest shade of green transition
The darkest shade of green transition Open
View article: A Systematic Informetric Analysis and Literature Review of Food Waste Quantification Studies in the Food Service Industry
A Systematic Informetric Analysis and Literature Review of Food Waste Quantification Studies in the Food Service Industry Open
Incorporating findings from 74 meticulously selected studies, this analysis delves into the complex challenge of measuring food waste (FW) in the food service industry (FSI). The objectives are to aggregate findings on FW quantities, scrut…
View article: Reimagining Sustainable Development and Economic Performance Indicators: A Human-Centric Maslow–Bossel Blueprint
Reimagining Sustainable Development and Economic Performance Indicators: A Human-Centric Maslow–Bossel Blueprint Open
Reflecting the shift from purely quantitative economic growth to broader socio-environmental sustainability, this study proposes a framework for assessing sustainable development (SD) by integrating Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with Bossel’…
View article: Early Desertification Risk in Advanced Economies: Summarizing Past, Present and Future Trends in Italy
Early Desertification Risk in Advanced Economies: Summarizing Past, Present and Future Trends in Italy Open
Being located in the middle of Southern Europe, and thus likely representing a particularly dynamic member of Mediterranean Europe, Italy has experienced a sudden increase in early desertification risk because of multiple factors of change…
View article: Spatially Explicit Analysis of Landscape Structures, Urban Growth, and Economic Dynamics in Metropolitan Regions
Spatially Explicit Analysis of Landscape Structures, Urban Growth, and Economic Dynamics in Metropolitan Regions Open
Assuming that settlement morphologies and landscape structures are the result of economic transformations, the present study illustrates a statistical framework investigating metropolitan growth due to the inherent changes in landscape con…
View article: Optimizing energy-efficient building renovation: Integrating double-skin façades with solar systems in the Mediterranean landscape
Optimizing energy-efficient building renovation: Integrating double-skin façades with solar systems in the Mediterranean landscape Open
View article: A Comparative Study on Discrepancies in Residential Building Energy Performance Certification in a Mediterranean Context
A Comparative Study on Discrepancies in Residential Building Energy Performance Certification in a Mediterranean Context Open
Energy Performance Certification (EPC) systems are pivotal in addressing the global energy challenge, particularly in the building sector. This study evaluates the efficacy of the EPC offered by the Simplified Building Energy Model interfa…
View article: Correction: Urban buildings sustainable adaptive reuse into tourism accommodation establishments: a SOAR analysis
Correction: Urban buildings sustainable adaptive reuse into tourism accommodation establishments: a SOAR analysis Open
View article: Challenging the Status Quo: A Critical Analysis of the Common Agricultural Policy’s Shift Toward Sustainability
Challenging the Status Quo: A Critical Analysis of the Common Agricultural Policy’s Shift Toward Sustainability Open
Amidst growing concerns about the impact of agriculture on the environment, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been overhauled to prioritize sustainability in European agriculture. This chapter delves into the details of the CAP’s sh…
View article: Assessing the spatial coherence of forest cover indicators from different data sources: A contribution to sustainable development reporting
Assessing the spatial coherence of forest cover indicators from different data sources: A contribution to sustainable development reporting Open
The accuracy of forest area estimates has improved over time as a result of field/cadastral surveys, enhanced remote sensing techniques, and the effectiveness of algorithms for automatical recognition of land cover types. However, forest s…
View article: Intricacies of Mediterranean urban and regional dynamics
Intricacies of Mediterranean urban and regional dynamics Open
View article: Socio-Economic Barriers to Adopting Energy-Saving Bioclimatic Strategies in a Mediterranean Sustainable Real Estate Setting: A Quantitative Analysis of Resident Perspectives
Socio-Economic Barriers to Adopting Energy-Saving Bioclimatic Strategies in a Mediterranean Sustainable Real Estate Setting: A Quantitative Analysis of Resident Perspectives Open
In response to escalating environmental challenges, this research underscores the pivotal role of sustainable construction practices, particularly focusing on bioclimatic design as a foundational element within the realm of sustainable arc…
View article: Urban buildings sustainable adaptive reuse into tourism accommodation establishments: a SOAR analysis
Urban buildings sustainable adaptive reuse into tourism accommodation establishments: a SOAR analysis Open
This study, conducted as part of the ‘RETOU’ research project, aims to provide a holistic understanding of adaptive reuse in the context of transforming heritage buildings into creative tourist accommodation units. To achieve the objective…
View article: Review of: "Safe City Concept in Smart City Planning"
Review of: "Safe City Concept in Smart City Planning" Open
Include 1-2 sentences clearly stating the gap in knowledge or problem this study aims to address.Add more specifics on the methodology -e.g.comparative case study approach, analysis using safety indicators Specify the number of Indian smar…
View article: Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory
Unraveling the European Agricultural Policy Sustainable Development Trajectory Open
Amidst growing concerns about the impact of agriculture on the environment, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been overhauled to prioritize sustainable rural development in European agriculture. Based on this line of thought, the pr…
View article: Toward Sustainable Development Trajectories? Estimating Urban Footprints from High-Resolution Copernicus Layers in Athens, Greece
Toward Sustainable Development Trajectories? Estimating Urban Footprints from High-Resolution Copernicus Layers in Athens, Greece Open
Land imperviousness reflects settlement growth and urban sprawl. Grounded on a comparative approach, a set of multidimensional statistical techniques were adopted here to quantify the evolution of land imperviousness from Copernicus High-R…
View article: Shaping Sustainable Cities: A Long-Term GIS-Emanated Spatial Analysis of Settlement Growth and Planning in a Coastal Mediterranean European City
Shaping Sustainable Cities: A Long-Term GIS-Emanated Spatial Analysis of Settlement Growth and Planning in a Coastal Mediterranean European City Open
European cities have experienced rapid (and often conflicting) transformations that include, inter alia, the environment, the economy, society, climate change, and access to affordable housing, with implications for their future developmen…
View article: Environmental sustainability assessment of excavation, construction, and demolition waste conditions and practices across Greece and Cyprus
Environmental sustainability assessment of excavation, construction, and demolition waste conditions and practices across Greece and Cyprus Open
The construction industry led by the real estate sector plays a significant role in the environmental performance. Excavation, construction, and demolition waste are important waste generators in Europe. Many of the materials are recyclabl…
View article: SWOT analysis for non-formal education through environmental volunteering involvement in Non-Profit Organizations
SWOT analysis for non-formal education through environmental volunteering involvement in Non-Profit Organizations Open
In the last ten years of economic and fiscal crisis, Non-Profit organizations across Europe provide a very important service through volunteering in relation to environmental education. Their role is mainly attributed to the use of non-for…
View article: Homeowners’ Perceptions of Renewable Energy and Market Value of Sustainable Buildings
Homeowners’ Perceptions of Renewable Energy and Market Value of Sustainable Buildings Open
Growing concerns over environmental issues and sustainable living have resulted in increased interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The real estate market is no exception, with homeowners increasingly considering the market va…
View article: Smart ‘Tourist Cities’ Revisited: Culture-Led Urban Sustainability and the Global Real Estate Market
Smart ‘Tourist Cities’ Revisited: Culture-Led Urban Sustainability and the Global Real Estate Market Open
Smart tourism destinations have received increasing attention during the last few years. Digital technologies have reshaped the smart city paradigm in terms of both resilience and sustainability, capitalizing cities’ cultural and historica…
View article: Adaptive Reuse for Sustainable Development and Land Use: A Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis Estimating Key Determinants of Public Perceptions
Adaptive Reuse for Sustainable Development and Land Use: A Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis Estimating Key Determinants of Public Perceptions Open
Adaptive reuse is a rapidly expanding frontier study area across the world. Adaptive reuse can have a significant influence in relation to contemporary trends in (peri-)urban sustainability, especially considering the past decades of the h…
View article: Long-term planning and development for urban and regional inclusion, safety, resilience, and sustainability. Insights from Singapore
Long-term planning and development for urban and regional inclusion, safety, resilience, and sustainability. Insights from Singapore Open
Today, Singapore is a thriving city-state representing a growth of almost eighty percent since 1990. A feasible combination of state authorities’ planning, policy implementation, public-private partnerships, and international assistance ha…
View article: Toward a ‘Migrant Trap’? Local Development, Urban Sustainability, Sociodemographic Inequalities, and the Economic Decline in a Mediterranean Metropolis
Toward a ‘Migrant Trap’? Local Development, Urban Sustainability, Sociodemographic Inequalities, and the Economic Decline in a Mediterranean Metropolis Open
After years following the breakdown of the Great Recession in Europe, crisis-driven urban shrinkage can be adequately investigated considering changes over time in selected demographic indicators, with a specific focus on migration. Using …
View article: The Medium-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Population Dynamics: The Case of Italy
The Medium-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Population Dynamics: The Case of Italy Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt break in economic, demographic and social dynamics, both in developing countries and advanced economies, perhaps with a more significant impact in the latter, though further evidence is needed to …
View article: A Partial Least Squares Analysis of the Perceived Impact of Sustainable Real Estate Design upon Wellbeing
A Partial Least Squares Analysis of the Perceived Impact of Sustainable Real Estate Design upon Wellbeing Open
Improving communities and the urban built environment to promote good health, wellness, and wellbeing has become a top priority globally. This growing trend, evident also in the Sustainable Development Goals’ urgent call for action, has a …
View article: Carving out a Niche in the Sustainability Confluence for Environmental Education Centers in Cyprus and Greece
Carving out a Niche in the Sustainability Confluence for Environmental Education Centers in Cyprus and Greece Open
Given the environmental issues that today’s societies confront, such as climate change, waste management, ecosystem deterioration, etc., environmental education is becoming increasingly important. Adoption of environmental education as an …