• Sustainable urban mobility and accessibility
  • What is the most efficient type of transport for your city – Study case of Rio de Janeiro city

    ABSTRACT: The main goal of this paper is a development theoretical reflection of types of public transportation vehicles like, Light Rail Train (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Heavy Train to reduce the ratio of the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions with the capacity of those vehicles at the cities and the ecological footprint each one of them release. […]

  • Technologies for a sustainable built environment
  • Life cycle energy (LCEA) and carbon dioxide emissions (LCCO2A) assessment of roofing systems: conventional system and green roof

    ABSTRACT: With the increase of urban occupation and therefore the constant need of new buildings, the concern about its environmental impacts grows recently. Thus, is demanded the research on the concept of buildings considering the economy of resources, especially energy. Green roof is an ancient alternative to reduce the effects of heat islands and global warming, providing architectural, construction, […]