Abstract: Sustainable construction is the set of processes by which a profitable and competitive industry delivers built assets, which enhance the quality of life, offer customer satisfaction, and maximize the efficient use of ...

Abstract: Green property design has been increasingly popular in line with the promotion of sustainable development. While property design in traditional practice has contributed greatly to the improvement of living standards, the ...

Abstract: The construction industry is one of the most hazardous trades as far as work safety is concerned. Efforts have been made to improve safety in workplace. These efforts have focused on legislation, engineering failure, safety ...

Abstract: The Gaussian distribution and the

Abstract: This study numerically investigates the failure processes of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) and natural aggregate concrete (NAC). A two-dimensional simulation based on a discrete-element method (DEM) is conducted with ...

Abstract: Depression has become a prevalent global concern. The development of smart cities has advantages in promoting ecological and economic benefits, but the question of whether and how it could bring mental health benefits to ...

Abstract: In 2001, the Hong Kong government implemented a concession policy allowing green and amenity features to be exempted from gross floor area (GFA) calculations in new residential properties. There have recently been community ...