ESSD's fourth issue discusses green infrastructure in depth as a significant factor for sustainable development. Known to be an economical, safe, and qualitative management of the natural water cycle, it encompasses greening, or the planting of trees, restoring wetlands and a way to benefit out of investments made. Green infrastructure in general is an improvement to the ecological situation, a promotion of domestic and inbound tourism as well as an improvement to living conditions for citizens. Since many communities across the world are working towards protecting their water quality, conserving, restoring and enhancing natural areas is a must. Such approaches to using green infrastructure strategies as an attempt to protect the environment and human health is a also a way to shape sustainable future communities. Articles featured in this issue introduce green infrastructure as a solution to issues of sustainability in green spaces and beyond. The issue then explores several urban, environmental and cultural concerns, provides recommendations and set goals to protect the environment, improve public health and economical situations as well as prepare for impacts of climate change.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21625/essd.v3i1
Published: 2018-07-31

Research Papers

  • Drinking Water Quality from Water Vending Machines in Selected Public Schools in Cebu City, Philippines

    Marchee Tabotabo Picardal (1), Emily May Gacusan Rapirap (2), Leonora Imperial Micame (3), Mary Jane Bacalan Tura (4), Ofelia Navarro Barrientos (5), Rey Artienda Kimilat (6), Arnulfo Cabardo Sarnillo (7), Adelaida Limbaga Porol (8)
    (1) Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (2) Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (3) Pardo National High School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (4) Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (5) Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (6) Abellana National School Department of Education, Cebu City Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (7) Madridejos National High School’s Department of Education, Cebu Province Division, Region 7, Philippines, Philippines,
    (8) SAGE Prep Schoolhouse, Cebu City, Philippines, Philippines
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.253
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  • Using System Dynamics Modelling and Communication Strategies for a Resilient and Smart City in Vietnam

    Tuan M. Ha (1), Viet H. Duong (2)
    (1) Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Thai Nguyen city, Vietnam.,
    (2) Systems Design and Complexity Management Alliance, SA, Australia
    10 - 16
    Abstract Views : 2203
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.280
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  • Rebuilding Cultural Identity

    Mourad S. Amer (1)
    (1) PhD, Architect & CEO of IEREK for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange, Egypt, Egypt
    17 - 30
    Abstract Views : 1305
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.279
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  • Nanotechnology: Towards Sustainable Solar Cells

    Haitham E. Morsy (1), Magdy M. Qasem (2), Wael S. Moustafa (3)
    (1) Lecturer assistant, Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, October 6 University, Egypt, Egypt,
    (2) Associate Professor, Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt, Egypt,
    (3) Professor of Architecture and Environmental design, Mansoura University, Egypt, Egypt
    31 - 41
    Abstract Views : 1880
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.278
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  • Nature as a Healer for Autistic Children

    Hadeer Barakat (1), Ali Foaad Bakr (2), Zeyad El-sayad (3)
    (1) Architect at United Construction Company, Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt,
    (2) Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, Egypt,
    (3) Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, Egypt
    42 - 62
    Abstract Views : 2265
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.277
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  • The Influence of Building’s Orientation on the Overall Thermal Performance

    Aiman Albatayneh (1), Sulaiman Mohaidat (2), Atif Alkhazali (3), Zakariya Dalalah (4), Mathhar Bdour (5)
    (1) Energy Engineering Department, School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, German Jordanian University, Amman Jordan., Jordan,
    (2) Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid Jordan,
    (3) Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, the Hashemite University, Zarqa Jordan, Jordan,
    (4) Energy Engineering Department, School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, German Jordanian University, Amman Jordan., Jordan,
    (5) Energy Engineering Department, School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, German Jordanian University, Amman Jordan.
    63 - 69
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.276
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  • A Territorial Approach to the Production of Urban and Rural Landscape.

    Ferdinando Trapani (1), Raffaele Savarese (2), Fabiola Safonte (3)
    (1) Dipartimento di Architettura, UniversitĂ  degli Studi di Palermo, Italy, Italy,
    (2) Circolo Istrice, Palermo, Italy, Italy,
    (3) Istituto di Ricerca e Promozione delle Aree Interne della Sicilia, Caltanissetta, Italy, Italy
    70 - 93
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    10.21625/essd.v3iss1.188
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