"Birzeit university as Palestine’s leading academic institution with aim of education and research excellence, as well as community interaction and services is committed to achieve sustainable development. Greening its campus through water efficiency, use of renewable energy, and wide greener areas. …

"This paper presents a multidisciplinary project designed to implement a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach in construction education through the adoption of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods within a real-world scenario using Building Information Modeling (BIM). The proposed methodology enables …

The question is, can the faculties provide data on their energy consumption to raise energy awareness with students and employees? Typically, campus cafeterias show us how it's done and set a good example by displaying the carbon dioxide emission score of the daily menu. The challenge typically lies …

To achieve the climate goals by 2030, Germany has introduced measures such as the expanding of renewable energy infrastructure and implementing policies that promote electric vehicles. These measures are intended to reduce the environmental footprint of the energy and mobility sectors. Light electrical …

The accelerating transition toward renewable energy is reshaping labour markets and placing unprecedented demands on education systems. While existing didactical approaches in energy education, such as project-based or simulation-based learning, strengthen technical skills, they often fall short in preparing …

In 2030, more than 80% of the Dutch population will live in urban areas. This rapid urbanization brings significant challenges, such as air pollution, a shortage of green spaces, heat stress, and other urgent issues that threaten our living environment, but it also offers opportunities: the chance to …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology and offers opportunities for developing innovative products and services. Traditionally, innovation process models are tools to support innovation. However, existing innovation process models are criticized for being generic, rigid, and resource-intensive, …

Transforming our societies towards a more sustainable future requires a good understanding of their citizens. This is of particular importance when considering the phenomenon of population ageing, which means that older people will constitute a significant share of society. The imperative for sustainable …

This paper evaluates the potential impacts of introducing low-carbon intensity hydrogen technologies in two oil refineries with different complexity levels, emphasizing the role of hydrogen production in reducing CO2 emissions. The novelty of this work lies in three key aspects: Comprehensive system …

Municipalities collaborate with citizens to find locally adapted ways to deal with the energy transition. Industry clusters work together with regional governments and knowledge institutions to develop and test new sustainable materials. Universities co-create with students and industry to find a more …