The urban climate and outdoor air quality of cities that have a positive thermal balance dependin...g on the thermal consumptions of buildings cause an increase of the urban heat island and global warming effects. The aim of this work has been to develop an energy balance using
The development of urban-scale energy modeling is currently the goal of many research groups as a... result of to the increased interest in evaluating the impacts of energy efficiency measures in cities.
The objectives of the European Energy transition entail an increasing use of electricity especial...ly for residential sector. Member states are invited to promote energy policies that involve stakeholders directly.
There is growing attention to the use of greenery in urban areas, in various forms and functions,... as an instrument to reduce the impact of human activities on the urban environment.
In recent years, the high energy consumptions and the excessive use of fossil fuels has led the E...uropean Community to adopt new policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Some straw buildings, which combine eco-sustainability with versatility, low cost, and fast const...ruction times, have recently been built in Northern Italy. In this work, the technologies used to build straw houses are presented, and the characteristics of the raw materials, the straw bales, and the construction techniques are dealt with.