Journal of Architectural Environment & Structural Engineering Research

Articles

• Design and Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Water Heating System

  Samia Tabassum, Laila Sharmin, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Mashudur Rahaman, Sumon Chandra Debnath, Mahfuza Khanam

  
  Article ID: 1034
  566  (Abstract) 66  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Renewable energy technology is one of the prospective sources which can meet the energy demand and can contribute to achieve sustainable development goals. Concentrated collectors are widely used in solar thermal power generation and water heating system also. It is very popular due to its high thermal efficiency, simple construction requirements and low manufacturing cost.... More

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• Do Well to Dwell Well. Awareness as the Driver for the Behaviour of Tomorrow’s Citizens

  Chiara Tonelli, I Montella, B Cardone

  
  Article ID: 966
  284  (Abstract) 35  (Download)
  

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  Because of the impact of global warming, the Earth’s ecosystems are currently at a critical stage. The European building sector, and the residential element in particular, is responsible for the largest portion of energy end-use. Although we know how to build a perfectly engineered house, it will not work properly if its inhabitants... More

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• Critical Barriers to Social Sustainability: the Quantity Surveyors’ Perspective

  Eric Ohene, Gabriel Nani, Mershack Opoku Tetteh

  
  Article ID: 1296
  742  (Abstract) 75  (Download)
  

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  Although the advocacy for Social Sustainability consideration in the construction industry has been on the rise, however, the practice of Social Sustainability (SS) is plagued with many barriers. The barriers that hinder practices of SS in the construction industry has to be carried out. Notwithstanding, not much research works has been undertaken regarding the barriers... More

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