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Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka (2021)
Journal Article
Nawarathna, A., Alwan, Z., Gledson, B., & Fernando, N. (2021). Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka. Journal of Building Engineering, 42, Article 102441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102441

Growing concerns over the importance of reducing the embodied carbon (EC1) of buildings have led to a greater focus on EC-related research and policymaking. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan building sector is currently lagging behind on this issue. While... Read More about Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka.

The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tilde, A. I., & Fernando, N. (2021, November). The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives. Presented at IDoBE International Conference, London Southbank University, London

Threats of climate change and uncertainty about future energy prices have sparked a global discussion about energy efficiency, particularly energy saving behavior in residential buildings. According to previous studies, occupant behavior can result i... Read More about The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives.

The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tilde Ibrahim, A., & Fernando, N. (2021, July). The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives. Presented at The 9th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Over the past three decades research on energy use in buildings has become significant due to increasing scientific and political pressure on issues concerning global warming and climate change. As part of the impact by climate change, tropical natio... Read More about The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives.