In this paper we challenge the notion that “green” buildings can achieve greater productivity than buildings that are not accredited as “green”. For nearly two decades, research has produced apparent evidence which indicates that the design of a “green” building can enhance the productivity of its occupants. This relationship between building design and productivity is claimed to be achieved th...

 Green Server Design: Beyond Operational Energy to Sustainability Jichuan Chang, Justin Meza, Parthasarathy Ranganathan, Cullen Bash, Amip Shah HP Laboratories HPL-2010-116 Environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, lifecycle analysis "Green" server and datacenter design requires a focus on environmental sustainability. Prior studies have focused on operational energy consumption as a pr...

Abstract The financial sector plays an important role in supporting the green transformation of European economy. A critical assessment current regulatory framework for sustainable finance Europe leads to ambiguous results. Although level transparency on environmental, social and governance aspects products has improved significantly, it is questionable whether complex, mainly disclosure-orient...

background & aim: in this study, is done during one-year research on blue–green and green algae for antimicrobial activity in mashhad suburb. aqueous, ether, and methanol extracts from 44 species blue – green algae and green algae were examined for antimicrobial properties against four bacteria (tow positive gram bacteria and tow negative gram bacteria) and tow fungous. material & meth...

extended abstract 1. introduction the important roles played by green space are the social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of sustainable development. thus, the quality and quantity of green space should be appropriate to the physical size of the city and the needs of society and also it should be developed according to the ecological conditions of the city and its future developm...

this study evaluates the lifelikeness layers of boroujerdi’s house in kashan as a case study to analyze the houses of islamic period, especially qajar era. why traditional iranian architecture was considered as sustainable architecture? what are the elements included in the traditional architecture to take the most advantage of the least facilities? what elements does the modern architecture la...

Abstract Technology and construction knowledge are harder to understand among higher education students if the teaching learning process is only conducted inside classroom. Learning should be versatile, subject will more interested in experiencing with materials processes outside It also boosts site awareness, especially when must collaborate on design technology for site. Thus, a living lab ap...

Green infrastructure ameliorates the urban heat island effect, contributes positively to liveability and enables sustainability in higher density urban environments. Greenskins (living architectures) are a more specific form of green infrastructure, including green walls and green roofs, for dense urban areas. These offer a new approach for sustainable urban biophilia and some forms can be buil...

Title of Document: INVESTIGATING CRUMB RUBBER AMENDMENTS FOR EXTENSIVE GREEN ROOF SUBSTRATES Sonia Lorelly Solano Torres, MS, 2010 Directed By: John D. Lea-Cox, PhD. Chair, Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture Department Extensive green roof systems can mitigate urban stormwater by capturing rainfall and reducing runoff volume. Green roof substrates, often made from expanded shales, slates...

Careful attention to choice architecture promises to open up new possibilities for environmental protection — possibilities that may be more effective than the standard tools of economic incentives, mandates, and bans. How, for example, do consumers choose between environmentally friendly products or services and alternatives that are potentially damaging to the environment but less expensive? ...