• Urban planning for sustainable communities
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Vehicle Considering Locally Generated and Stored Energy

    ABSTRACT: The potential of electric vehicles for reducing the harmful environmental impacts of road transport in everyday conditions has to be analyzed and evaluated. If electric vehicles shall realize their potential to reduce emissions and minimize the consumption of resources, then locally generated and stored energy could increase the use of renewable energy sources. A quantitative method is necessary […]

  • Technologies for a sustainable built environment
  • Use of photovoltaic solar energy in built environments in accordance to NR 482/2012 and 687/2015

    ABSTRACT: In recent years, the energy photovoltaics has been recognized internationally as a very promising technology. International experiences have contributed to the analysis of market expansion, economies of scale and reduced costs for investors. From a strategic point of view, Brazil has a number of natural features favorable to this type of generation, as its high levels of insolation. […]