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Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

This study aims to address the challenge of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in urban areas, particularly in aging residential neighborhoods. Despite the benefits of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) and residential retrofitting, current research often examines these strategies separately, leaving a gap in understanding their combined impact at the district scale. The research proposes a methodology that integrates GIS-based spatial analysis, Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM), and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the effects of UGI (e.g., green roofs, urban trees) and retrofitting strategies on energy use, CO2 reduction, and urban microclimates. The study will provide a comprehensive analysis of various intervention scenarios up to 2050, considering both operational and embodied energy, to offer a holistic approach to sustainable urban regeneration and guide policymakers towards achieving climate goals. To give an extensive overview of the environmental impacts of UGIs, the study will examine several scenarios for their adoption in conjunction with building retrofitting efforts, considering both operational and embodied energy. Key words: Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI), Residential Retrofitting, Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Keywords

Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI)- Residential Retrofitting- Energy Efficiency- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions- Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM)- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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