Glazing, which refers to the use of glass or other transparent materials in building envelopes, can contribute to building sustainability in several ways, such as energy efficiency, passive heat gain, shading techniques, controlling window to floor ratio, thermal insulation, ther

The main themes related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings are numerous and considered an essential part of building sustainability.

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, particularly after the impact of global warming on the different countries around the world with varying intensities, the concept of building sustainability has gained significant importance.

Environmental sustainability to preserve our planet for future generations is a pressing global issue that demands our immediate attention and sincere efforts.

In a world facing the challenges of climate change, population growth, soil saltification, desertification, reduction in soil fertility and drinking water, soil erosion and diminishing natural resources, sustainable agriculture has emerged as a promising solution to reduce water

As the world population continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for goods and services, which in turn puts pressure on Earth's natural resources.

As the world struggles with climate change, the concept of green economy has become increasingly popular.

In Jordan, we almost have no long-term strategies for retrofitting existing buildings and we also have limited access to retrofitting funds; therefore, an overview of world retrofitting strategies can be useful as a guideline for future planning in this respect.

In a warming world where greenhouse gases emissions of buildings construction, heating and cooling contribute to about 40 per cent of the total world emissions — 27 per cent building operations, 6 per cent building construction industry, 7 per cent other construction industry — i