Measuring sustainability of urban blocks: The case of Dowlatabad, Kermanshah city
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2018.01.005
Abstract: Abstract This paper tries to measure morphological characteristics of urban blocks through comparing an existed situation to sustainable development principles for urban form and applying an analytic assessment. The integral aim of this paper is… read more here.
Keywords: urban blocks; paper; sustainability urban; kermanshah city ... See more keywords
Transition from traditional historic urban block to positive energy block
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117485
Abstract: Abstract Optimizing energy consumption in the cities might present a significant impact on decarbonization strategies approaching carbon neutral future in 2050. Positive Energy Block initiative is targeted particularly to densely build environments promoting shared on-site… read more here.
Keywords: block; energy; transition traditional; urban block ... See more keywords