The present applied research aimed to model energy management in office buildings of District 5 Municipality of Tehran, Iran. The components affecting energy consumption were extracted via an integrated approach (including in-depth survey and semi-structured interviews with experts) using coding method and prioritized by Analytic hierarchy process and Expert Choice. The proposed model was fitted […]
Freshwater is a limited resource experiencing accelerated contamination in several nations due to various reasons, including both natural and human-induced influences such as climate, topography, mining, industry, and agriculture. South Africa is characterized by water scarcity, a condition exacerbated by its status as a developing nation. Consequently, the country has the dual task of safeguarding […]
To mitigate land degradation and desertification as an environmntal issue, it is crucial to monitor land degradation intensities, identify influential factors, and implement necessary measures. This study utilized remote sensing data and logistic regression modeling to assess desertification in Larestan County. Multiple indicators were considered in this study, encompassing climate factors (such as rainfall, […]
This study aimed to explore the possibility of removing cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, from soil using Dandelion greens. To accomplish this, a greenhouse experiment was conducted with six treatments including a control, and varying concentrations of cadmium in the soil. After the plants were harvested, the concentration of cadmium was measured in the plant […]
Nowadays, buildings are one of the most consuming sectors that cause excessive energy loss. The present applied research aimed to model the energy consumption pattern in conventional residential apartments in Lahijan city (Gilan province, Iran). Design Builder software was used to model four scenarios, including the current state, the use of a movable canopy, the […]
The International Olympic Committee emphasizes the implementation of the principles of sustainable development in sports realm. The current research was conducted with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the effective components of the green management in the context of Iran’s sports fabrics. The objective of this research is developmental and, in terms of methodology, […]
Symbols and signs stand out as prominent indicators in Iranian architecture. The present research aimed to investigate the importance and application of natural motifs and environmental symbols in contemporary Iranian architecture. This mixed methods research was conducted by analytical and correlational methods. Data were collected using library surveys, observation, questionnaire and Delphi panel, and were […]
Lead is one of the toxic and dangerous elements of the environment and has no biological role in the body of living organisms. Three plant species Prosopis juliflora, Eucalyptus microtheca and Ziziphus spina-christi were considered as investigated plants in Ahvaz city of Iran.The highest amount of lead in the unwashed leaf samples of Algaroba trees […]
This research aims to design a model for managing urban floods in Tehran. For this purpose, DSPIR model and Delphi panel (consensus of 18 experts) were used. In order to achieve effective criteria and indices, a researcher-made questionnaire was used, and to determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach’s alpha method was used […]
