Sustainable Cities
Could sea squirts be the next big thing in nanotech?
High-quality nanocellulose networks can be extracted from sea squirts by a simple method.
Sustainable Cities
As MENA cities continue to expand, creating smarter, greener urban environments is more urgent than ever. A look at how nations can build economically viable and resilient cities where their communities can live socially secure lives.
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Resilient nations start with sustainable choices
New insights show that a country’s ability to withstand crises hinges on its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Smart windows that generate power, cool rooms and heat water
Two energy-harvesting technologies in one window triples the impact on energy performance, promising more affordable comfort.
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Age matters: model predicts how ancient walls will withstand earthquakes
Accounting for how masonry ages could sharpen seismic risk models and guide smarter preservation of historical buildings
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Sustainability autopilot optimizes home comforts
A mathematical model that balances a household’s need for water and energy could become one of the building blocks of sustainable cities.
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Alleyways: An asset for greener, more vibrant cities
An easily forgotten and understudied element of the urban landscape, alleyways provide significant benefits to pedestrians.
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Modelling energy dynamics for sustainable urban planning
Modelling energy supply and demand in different building types highlights how crucial built form and function are to urban sustainability.
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Advancing sustainability and security through research and teaching
Khalifa University is putting the emphasis on water and environment in its latest strategic priorities.
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Toward a greener iron and steel industry
With the steel industry accounting for a significant portion of global CO2 emissions, calculating the technical and economic feasibility of future steel factories with reduced carbon emissions is vital in the transition toward a greener sector.