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The built environment is a critical part of the climate change problem in cities, and urban buildings can act as a scaled response to mitigating anthropogenic climate change. Buildings last for well beyond a hundred years and thus have the potential to provide cities with a healthier and safer environment for urban dwellers well into the future. Th...
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... Presently, research predominantly centers on technical dimensions. This includes innovations in construction products such as low-carbon buildings [3], green buildings [4], assembled buildings [5], and zero-carbon buildings [6]. Additionally, there is a focus on innovating building materials by considering the embodied energy within them [7], as well as innovating construction techniques [8]. ...
... The dependent variable was substituted with the percentage of green patent applications (Rep). Table 11 presents the regression results, with columns (1) to (6) controlling for other relevant variables. The coefficient symbols and significance levels of the main explanatory and control variables have remained consistent, indicating the robustness of the econometric model's results to changes in the sample. ...
The construction industry is a major energy consumer and carbon emitter, and identifying the key drivers for its green transition has attracted increasing attention. Although government subsidies are one of the most effective and direct ways to induce a green transition, few academics have examined their effects at a micro level. Therefore, this study used the Chinese construction industry as an example to study the influence of subsidies on its green transition. Given the ambiguity of the green transition concept, this study employed the number of green patents and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings to represent the narrow sense and the wide sense of green transition, respectively. According to the empirical findings, subsidies can successfully induce green technology innovation and thus facilitate a green transition. The results of heterogeneity analysis show that government subsidies have a significant incentive-based effect solely on state-owned firms, but an insufficient effect on private and other enterprises. Furthermore, while government subsidies have little effect on ESG ratings, they can promote green transition of enterprises by increasing ESG ratings. The government should increase the types of subsidy packages available to enterprises, while attaching more importance to social responsibility.
... This study (Elias & Thambiran, 2023) collectively depicts the evolution of building technologies over decades, correlating their effects on cost and emissions savings within the building sector. These graphs illuminate the advancements in technologies and the potential positive environmental impacts, offering a comprehensive view of the trajectory of building practices. ...
... Technologies: The figures (1-4) from Figures 1-4 (Regional ZNEB Source 7)(Elias & Thambiran, 2023) showcase the evolution of building technologies and their impact on emissions. This historical overview provides crucial insights for future research and development in advancing sustainable building practices.Future Directions and Recommendations: 1. Holistic Approach to Codes and Renewable Energy: Figure 2 (Zero Net Energy Homes Source 6 Figure 2) (Lausselet et al., 2023) emphasizes the necessity of combining regulatory codes with renewable energy integration. ...
The journey to achieve Net Zero Energy in residential areas has progressed slowly. However, in recent times, the research behind accessing Net Zero has become more consistent. This paper discusses the steps to be taken in terms of technology, energy consumption, and energy efficiency to reach the goal of Net Zero. The timeline has been changed throughout discovering new and improved ways to complete the goal. Still, the main obstacle is in the form of timely accessibility and affordability to the average citizen. Contributions to Net Zero can only be attained through efforts from individuals, the industry, and lawmakers. As other countries have taken steps to reach their goals of Net Zero, the United States has been slow in processes. It has minimally implemented tax breaks in hopes of raising affordability. Still, the tax breaks are not significant enough to change each individual's life, therefore not motivating individuals to take on the personal responsibility of upgrading their homes. Unfortunately, this is insufficient, and policymakers and lawmakers must take more measures to invoke a paradigm shift in the country's housing sector. This paper collected 68 sources focusing on HVAC systems, cost ability, Photovoltaic systems, regional projects, etc. Through economic and functional use analysis, this paper determined the steps needed to continue achieving Net Zero Energy through homes.
