Special Issue: Recent Advances in Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Zamorano, M.

doi:10.3390/app12136669

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“…Materials that quickly disperse energy are highly valued in the quest for efficiency and the mitigation of carbon emissions. However, domestic energy savings are reliant on users' technical and habitual behavior; in fact, energy-efficient home appliances provide better energy efficiency and sustainability than the habitual adjustment of turning off appliances when not in use [145].…”

Section: Use Of Energy-efficient Appliancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Mitigation Strategies for Urban Heat Island Effects in Urban Areas

Irfeey,

Chau,

Sumaiya

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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The globe is at a crossroads in terms of the urban heat island effect, with rising surface temperatures due to urbanization and an expanding built environment. This cause-and-effect connection may be linked to weather-related dangers, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks. Urbanization and industrialization will not lead to a secure and sustainable future. Finding solutions to problems such as the heat island effect is at the forefront of scientific research and policy development. Sustainable ways to decrease urban heat island impacts are a core principle for urban planners. This literature study examines the benefits of adding green infrastructure and sustainable materials in built-up areas to reduce the urban heat island effect. Materials such as reflective street pavements, coating materials including light-colored paint, phase-change materials, color-changing paint, fluorescence paint, and energy-efficient appliances are considered sustainable materials, whereas green infrastructure like green roofs, green walls, green parking and pavements, and shaded streets are considered to mitigate the urban heat island effect. The hurdles to the widespread adoption of such practices include a lack of governmental legislation, insufficient technological development, an erroneous estimation of economic gains, and unwillingness on the part of impacted parties.

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Section: Use Of Energy-efficient Appliancesmentioning

confidence: 99%