Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of Water Efficiency in Residential Buildings by Amin, Mahmoud

“…Accordingly, this research aims at improving the efficiency of water usage in residential buildings, through the development of a mathematical optimization model that utilizes a comprehensive database in order to select the most appropriate GW recycling system, plumbing fixtures, and system components with the aim of improving water quality, minimizing water usage and reducing cost. …”
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The investigation of an inexpensive infra-red camera based building monitoring system for the aid of efficient building development by Vorajee, Naadir M

“…As the world is moving toward a greener, more sustainable future, the use of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) systems are detrimental toward providing more efficient structures. Current UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) used for surveying purpose are highly priced, with costs ranging upwards of R25 000. …”
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Typology of representative building designs within townships for energy efficiency in the City of Cape Town by Muringathuparambil, Reshmi Joseph

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Optimal pathway towards building EPC rating improvements align with building energy performance certificate programme

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Design and assessment of an energy efficient office building utilising a building management system. A study of a use case in Cape Town. by Muller, Regardt

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Optimal energy-water nexus management in residential buildings incorporating renewable energy, efficient devices and water recycling

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Electrical-energy in schools with a focus on behavioural and efficiency interventions by Samuels, Jason

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Self sufficient urban architecture: reducing reliance on traditional sources for basic necessities by Sineke, Lundi

“…Through the implementation of a simple water recycling system, the farm eliminates its dependence on municipal water sources. This noteworthy achievement inspires the incorporation of water-efficient fixtures in building designs. …”
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Efficient spectrum use in cognitive radio networks using dynamic spectrum management

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Energy savings and maintenance optimization of energy-efficient lighting retrofit projects incorporating lumen degradation

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A legal policy analysis: the current and prospective regulatory framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Egypt by Abulzahab, Karam J.

“…In addition, energy efficient (EE) consumption is an almost unknown term within the Egyptian society. …”
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An evaluation of irrigation water supply infrastructure to improve conveyance efficiency and water availability at Dzindi Irrigation Scheme, Limpopo Province

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Sustainable cooling alternatives for buildings by Vorster, Jacobus Adriaan

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Overcoming energy constraints on future development in Stellenbosch through energy efficiency : retrofitting of solar hot water heaters and gas stoves in middle and high income hou... by Nyabadza, Munyaradzi Christine

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Using concepts of building information models to assist emerging contractors by Saayman, Rolf Bernard

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The association between sources of air pollution and respiratory health in Pretoria, South Africa

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Building a Hybrid Compton Camera System for Improving Medical Imaging Applications by Hart, Shanyn-Dee

“…The simulations were well validated in terms of full-energy peak detection efficiency and energy resolution, al-though charge build-up effects led to minor discrepancies for the CZT and SrI2:Eu detectors. …”
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Renewable energy : benefits of converting urban households to solar water heating

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Modelling cost and time performance of public building projects in a terror impacted area of Nigeria by Oboirien, Momoh Ohiomah

“…The alternative ANN impact prediction models’ statistics are: (i) MAPE of the developed cost impact model prediction efficiency was found to be 93.54%. The Rel. MAD of the developed cost impact model was computed to be 1.46, in other words, plus or minus 1.46; (ii) the MAPE of the developed duration impact model iii prediction efficiency is 92.94%. …”
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A higher education marketing perspective on choice factors and information sources considered by South African first year university students

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