scholarly journals Multipurpose Retrofitting of a Tower Building in Brescia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8877
Author(s):  
Giuliana Cardani ◽  
Gian Ermes Massetti ◽  
Davide Riva
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Structural Instability ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Seismic Zone ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Air Chamber ◽  
Insulation Systems ◽  
Hollow Brick

The paper aims to report a proper low-impact integrated study approach for the energy and seismic retrofitting of a tower building located in the city centre of Brescia (Italy). The building consists of a group of aggregate buildings built in the 1950s, from which emerged an 11-storey tower. It was built with the technology of the time by means of a perimeter and spine framed structure in reinforced concrete, double perimeter infill with a hollow brick air chamber, external cladding on the main fronts with small Botticino marble tiles. The building is registered by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage for its facade and is located in a seismic zone of category two. When work began, the construction was in a class three; thus, the whole project was updated to obtain the new seismic authorisation. The coating showed progressive decay, with dangerous structural instability of the heavy coating. The design team decided to adopt wider corrective action compared to the observed phenomenon, integrating it with a local seismic and global energy improvement through the insertion of a ventilated wall in the building and the realisation of accurate thermal and energy insulation systems. At the end of the intervention, this building became the first condominium in Italy in 2018, certified in class A and upgraded with sustainability criteria in which the application of the GBC Italy (Green Building Council) Condominiums protocol, currently in its final publication phase for the energy–environmental sustainability of condominiums, has been tested.

scholarly journals SEISMIC VULNERABILITY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGES IN PAKISTAN

2022 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-105
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khalid Hafiz ◽  
Qaiser-uz-Zaman Khan ◽  
Sohaib Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Hazard ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Seismic Hazard Assessment ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Concrete Bridges ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Seismic Zone ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Recent Earthquakes ◽  
Existing Bridges

Different researchers have performed seismic hazard assessment studies for Pakistan using faults sources which differ from Building Code of Pakistan (BCP 2007) with diverse standard deviations. The results of seismic hazard studies indicate that BCP requires gross revision considering micro and macro level investigations. The recent earthquakes in Pakistan also damaged bridge structures and some studies have been conducted by different researchers to investigate capacity of existing bridges. The most of bridge stock in Pakistan has been designed assuming seismic loads as 2%, 4% and 6% of dead loads following West Pakistan Code of Practice for Highway Bridges. The capacity of eight selected real bridges, two from each seismic zone 2A, 2B, 3 & 4 is checked against BCP demands. Static and dynamic analyses were performed and the piers were checked for elastic limits. It is established that piers are on lower side in capacity and the bridges in zone 2A are generally less vulnerable. Whereas the bridges in zone 2B, 3 and 4 are vulnerable from medium to very high level. Hence, an in-depth analytical vulnerability study of bridge stock particularly in high-risk zone needs to be conducted on priority and appropriate seismic retrofitting schemes need to be proposed.

scholarly journals EARTHQUAKE RISK MITIGATION: THE IMPACT OF SEISMIC RETROFITTING STRATEGIES ON URBAN RESILIENCE

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Miguel FERREIRA ◽  
Rui MAIO
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Earthquake Risk ◽  
Masonry Building ◽  
Urban Resilience ◽  
The Impact

It is recognized that both community and urban resilience depends on the capacity of built environment to maintain acceptable structural safety levels during and after unforeseeable events, such as earthquakes, as well as to recover their original functionality. Investing in disaster risk mitigation policies is a great step towards promoting urban resilience and community preparedness, implicitly limiting damage to the built environment and subsequently reducing human, economic and environmental losses. Portugal is a moderate to high seismic prone area as the latest estimates indicate that within the next 50 years the country could be severely hit by a strong quake similar to the histori­cal 1755 event, which left a trail of destruction and death, mainly in densely populated areas, such as Lisbon. This manuscript aims to mitigate the impact of earthquake damage scenarios on social and economical terms, as well as evaluating the outcome of implementing traditional retrofitting strategies to existing masonry building stock located in urban areas of high seismic risk, using the old city centre of Horta, Faial island (Azores, Portugal), as a case study.

scholarly journals Dynamic relationship between embodied and operational impacts of buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saheed O. Ajayi ◽  
Lukumon O. Oyedele ◽  
Jamiu A. Dauda
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dynamic Relationship

Purpose Buildings and their construction activities consume a significant proportion of mineral resources excavated from nature and contribute a large percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere. As a way of improving the sustainability of building construction and operation, various sustainable design appraisal standards have been developed across nations. Albeit criticism of the appraisal standards, evidence shows that increasing sustainability of the built environment has been engendered by such appraisal tools as Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficacy, among others. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of the appraisal standards in engendering whole lifecycle environmental sustainability of the built environment. Design/methodology/approach In order to evaluate the adequacy of sustainability scores assigned to various lifecycle stages of buildings in the appraisal standards, four case studies of a block of classroom were modelled. Using Revit as a modelling platform, stage by stage lifecycle environmental impacts of the building were simulated through Green Building Studio and ATHENA Impact estimator. The resulting environmental impacts were then compared against the assessment score associated with each stage of building lifecycle in BREAAM and CfSH. Findings Results show that albeit the consensus that the appraisal standards engender sustainability practices in the AEC industry, total scores assigned to impacts at each stage of building lifecycle is disproportionate to the simulated whole-life environmental impacts associated with the stages in some instances. Originality/value As the study reveals both strengths and weaknesses in the existing sustainability appraisal standards, measures through which they can be tailored to resource efficiency and lifecycle environmental sustainability of the built environment are suggested.

scholarly journals Imeum Mukim Advocacy in Prevention of Environmental Pollution in Aceh Jaya According to Customary and Islamic Law

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 741
Author(s):  
Mahdi Syahbandir ◽  
Dahlawi MAZ ◽  
Wais Alqarni ◽  
Munawwarah Samad
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Village

This study aims to discuss the advocacy of imeum mukim in preventing environmental pollution in Aceh Jaya according to customary and Islamic law. The research is an empirical legal study, while the research approach is a case study approach, which is a study that analyzes a particular case. The theory used is the role and authority theory associated with customary and Islamic law. This study concludes that imeum mukim has a vital role and authority in Acehnese society because imuem mukim can resolve cases at the mukim level if it is unresolved at the village level. Then Imeum Mukim in Aceh Jaya has been advocating and socializing the prevention of environmental pollution by revitalizing customary rules, making qanuns at the mukim and village levels that accommodate the protection of the environment, for example, maintaining watersheds and prohibiting logging, including protecting certain animals. In addition, Imuem Mukim can also encourage CSR funds from companies to assist orphans, the poor, and environmental conservation. Furthermore, environmental pollution in the perspective of customary law is accommodated in customary rules and prohibitions. This is because customary law has philosophical, juridical, and sociological powers that have become living law. Meanwhile, in the perspective of the Islamic law that polluting the environment is a prohibition that brings God's wrath, it also destroys environmental sustainability and human benefit in general. On the other hand, preserving the environment is an obligation humans must carry out.

scholarly journals Keterlibatan Warga Negara Muda dalam Gerakan Kewarganegaraan Ekologis untuk Mewujudkan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Berwawasan Lingkungan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Leha Silfiana ◽  
Samsuri Samsuri
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Ecological Citizenship ◽  
Strategic Role

Young citizens have a strategic role in the movement to care for the environment. They are considered as guardian angels for the environment from the cruel economic development and development. Their involvement in the environmental movement will have a major impact on environmental sustainability. The ecological citizenship movement can be a bridge to bring young citizens to the success of environmentally sustainable development. The ecological citizenship movement is a social activity that focuses its activities on saving the environment from human selfish actions. The purpose of this study is to analyze the importance of the involvement of young citizens in the ecological citizenship movement to realize sustainable development with an environmental perspective. This research uses a literature study approach. Data sources were obtained from the results of reviews of journal articles or books related to ecological citizenship, sustainable development, and case studies on the involvement of young citizens in environmental management. This article consists of three discussions that fit the focus of this research. First, it outlines a description of the ecological citizenship movement. Second, it presents the results of an analysis of the forms of involvement of young citizens in the ecological citizenship movement from various case studies. Third, present the results of an analysis of the importance of the involvement of young citizens in environmentally sustainable development. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the involvement of young citizens in the ecological citizenship movement and sustainable development programs is very important, because they are the actors responsible for environmental sustainability and development in the future.

scholarly journals Pendekatan Komunikasi Interpersonal dalam Pembangunan berdasarkan Perspektif Kultural (Studi Kasus : Pro-Kontra Pengembangan Pariwisata Pulau Meti di Kabupaten Halmahera Utara)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yerik Afrianto Singgalen
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Communication Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article aims to describe the interpersonal communication approach for development based on the perspective of the Hibualamo culture forthe people of Meti Village in the case of the pros and cons of tourism development on Meti Island in North Halmahera Regency. The researchmethod used is qualitative with a case study approach. Meanwhile, the data collection technique used in-depth interviews, observation anddocument study. The results of this study indicate that the existence of the Tourism Industry in this case Meti Cottage on Meti Island canincrease regional investment and maintain environmental sustainability, but it has not been able to provide economic and social benefits for localcommunities because of the pros and cons. Culturally, the interpersonal communication approach plays an important role in the level of publicacceptance of increasing investment in the tourism industry. However, the conflict between the manager of the tourist attraction and thecommunity related to empowerment and resource use has resulted in a disintegration of interests for sustainable tourism.

THE R.W. KERN CENTER AS A LIVING LABORATORY: CONNECTING CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AT HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, AMHERST, MA

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 123-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Cianfrani ◽  
Sarah Hews ◽  
Jason Tor ◽  
Jason J. Jewhurst ◽  
Claire Shillington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
High Threshold ◽  
Ethical Products ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Living Building Challenge

1. INTRODUCTION The R. W. Kern Center In 2016 the R.W. Kern Center became Hampshire College's first new building in 40 years (Figure 1). Located at the heart of the Hampshire College campus, the R.W. Kern Center is a multi-purpose facility intended to embody a high threshold of forward- thinking sustainable design: generating its own energy; capturing and treating its own water; and processing and recycling its waste. Its design also embodies a broader definition of “green” building, prioritizing non-toxic materials, local and ethical products, and principals of biophilia and natural beauty. The new building, which includes classrooms, offices, and a community café and gallery, serves as a primary entry point to the campus and was designed to engage prospective students as well as provide community space. In the spring of 2018, the Kern Center became the 17th building to be certified and meet the Living Building Challenge (LBC) (International Living Future Institute, 2018a) after a year of post-occupancy performance verification. At 17,000 square feet, it is the largest Living Building on a higher education campus and considering the relatively small size of the college (~1300 students) it showcases Hampshire College's substantial commitment to sustainable design and development. The Living Building Challenge A program of the International Living Future Institute, the Living Building Challenge is a building certification system and sustainable design framework for creating built environments that have a positive impact on people and the environment (International Living Future Institute, 2018a). The Challenge is organized into seven performance areas covering different aspects of holistic sustainable design: place, water, energy, health + happiness, materials, equity, and beauty. In order to achieve “Living” status, projects must fulfill all imperatives in each of these categories. Hampshire College Hampshire College is an innovative private college in Amherst, Massachusetts. The academic program is highly dynamic and interdisciplinary, emphasizing an inquiry-based and learner-centered liberal arts education. Students are empowered to think, discover, advocate, and build essential skills through an individualized divisional system utilizing portfolios, narrative evaluations, and self-reflection. The College's motto, Non Satis Scire (To Know is Not Enough), is a call to action for students, as well as the institution. It is not enough for colleges and universities to merely educate students on issues of sustainability or environmental and social justice; Hampshire College has the added responsibility of applying this knowledge in all of its operations. The R.W. Kern Center embodies the commitment to environmental sustainability at Hampshire and is a powerful example of the dynamic role sustainable design can play in educating the next generation of sustainability leaders.

FROM PENAGA TREE TO HERITAGE BOUTIQUE HOTEL: A CASE STUDY OF HOTEL PENAGA

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Peng Ng ◽  
Lok Sin Kuar ◽  
Yuen Onn Choong ◽  
Sok Yee Teoh ◽  
Chee Wee Tee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Green Building ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Occupancy Rate ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
Boutique Hotel

Hotel Penaga is a heritage-listed boutique hotel in the Unesco World Heritage Site in Penang, Malaysia. It was built in the 1920s and renovated into a 45-room hotel in 2008. Hotel Penaga was the first heritage-listed renovated hotel to be awarded Gold by the Green Building Index. Currently, Hotel Penaga is managed by Vouk Hotel Management. Hotel Penaga is committed to environmental sustainability and emphasizes destination marketing in its hotel operations. Achieving a healthy occupancy rate for the hotel is one of the biggest challenges for Hotel Penaga, especially after the pandemic.

scholarly journals Understanding the Green Technical Capabilities and Barriers to Green Buildings in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxin Shen ◽  
Wenzhe Tang ◽  
Atthaset Siripanan ◽  
Zhen Lei ◽  
Colin Duffield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Financial Pressure ◽  
The Government

Green buildings (GB) have been globally adopted for sustainable development by enhancing the resource efficiency, reducing the operation cost, and improving the building environment for users. However, little research has systematically explored the key issues of GB in developing countries. This study has revealed the green technical capabilities and barriers to GB in Thailand from the perspectives of consultants, architects, and engineers, using a questionnaire survey and a case study. The results show experience in meeting the combined requirements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the green building rating system that Thailand developed in 2010, Thailand’s Rating of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (TREES), and “skilled in energy systems” to be the top two most important green technical capabilities. Barriers to GB mainly arise from financial pressure, technical limitations, and inadequate promotion. “Lack of motivations from owners” and “high initial cost” are ranked as the top two barriers to green building. The results collectively reveal that market demand and technological advancement are fundamental drivers for the GB industry, and the government, economic conditions, education, and corporate social responsibility are the other stimuli for the industry. The findings can help project participants adopt appropriate strategies to boost GB in emerging markets in developing countries. Future policies should focus on increasing market demand, encouraging green technology innovation, and reducing the cost of development and construction of GB.

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