‘Small is Beautiful’ is a phrase that originates from the title of a book by British economist E.F. Schumacher, published in 1973. The exact complete title of his book is "Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics As If People Mattered".

A lot of interest in retrofitting schools and other public buildings in Jordan has been ongoing in the past years, and this has ignited a debate over the priority of retrofitting items within the economic management of many local and foreign institutions, particularly due to limi

In this article we will discuss the benefits, challenges and policies required to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy as experienced in some South American countries that successfully reached almost 99 per cent of renewable energy for electricity production, such as Costa

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The main themes related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings are numerous and considered an essential part of building sustainability.

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, particularly after the impact of global warming on the different countries around the world with varying intensities, the concept of building sustainability has gained significant importance.

Environmental sustainability to preserve our planet for future generations is a pressing global issue that demands our immediate attention and sincere efforts.

In a world facing the challenges of climate change, population growth, soil saltification, desertification, reduction in soil fertility and drinking water, soil erosion and diminishing natural resources, sustainable agriculture has emerged as a promising solution to reduce water

As the world population continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for goods and services, which in turn puts pressure on Earth's natural resources.