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Intro -- Scientific Committee -- Preface -- References -- Introduction -- References -- Contents -- Green Design and Urban Planning for Future Cities -- 1 Green Hotel Design Strategies in the Context of Bangladesh: Scopes for Architectural Interventions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Main Query -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Core Typology of Green Building Principles -- 5 Green Hotel Design Strategy -- 5.1 Water Management -- 5.1.1 Rainwater Harvesting -- 5.1.2 Water Usage Efficiency -- 5.1.3 Greywater Recycling -- 5.2 Energy Management -- 5.2.1 Renewable Energy -- 5.2.2 Optimizing Artificial Lighting -- 5.2.3 Optimizing Water Heating System -- 5.2.4 Passive Heating and Cooling Techniques -- 5.3 Sustainable Material -- 5.3.1 Eco-Friendly Material Usage -- 5.3.2 Eco-Friendly Material Source -- 5.4 Optimizing Indoor Environmental Quality -- 5.4.1 Maximizing Sunlight -- 5.4.2 Indoor CO2 Monitoring -- 5.4.3 Paint and Fabrics -- 5.4.4 HEPA Air Filtration -- 5.4.5 Acoustic Control -- 5.5 Environmental Response -- 5.5.1 Sustainable Landscaping -- 5.5.2 Green Roof -- 5.6 Waste Management -- 5.6.1 Reuse -- 5.6.2 Reduce -- 5.6.3 Recycle -- 6 Green Rating Systems -- 7 Findings -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Research on Urban Circular Public Building Planning Indicators -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Green Building Label -- 2.2 Circular Economy -- 2.3 The Circular City -- 3 Research Method -- 3.1 Expert -- 3.2 Mind Maps -- 3.3 Essential Analysis Method -- 4 Establishment of Urban Circular Public Building Planning Indicators -- 4.1 Establishing a Hierarchy of Circular Indicators -- 4.2 Expert Questionnaire -- 4.3 Establishing an Urban Circular Public Building Planning Indicator Framework -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 3 A Process for Providing Environmentally Conscious Housing in the UAE -- Abstract.

This book thoroughly examines the aims of green urbanism, providing a perspective to help responding to the growing environmental challenges posed by the enormous increase in human needs. The book gives insights about architectural intervention in urban planning which provides green design strategies in a way that improves the efficiency of building in terms of energy consumption and environmental conservation. The book also gives attention to the paradigm of the `intermediate city, thus, helping in overcoming the challenges posed by the growing urbanization process. Finally, the book gives a futuristic vision of cities, anticipating their challenges and providing possible solutions for them. The book targets a wide audience interested in implementing the SDG goals in energy and green urban planning, and those interested the interdisciplinary nature of green urbanization and alternative and renewable energy accommodates. The book is a culmination of selected research papers from the 4th version of the International Online Conference on Green Urbanism (GU) of Roma Tre University, Italy (2020) & the 3rd version of the International Online Conference on Alternative and Renewable Energy Quest (2020).

PurposeAlong the coronavirus pandemic, huge business challenges are facing as a result of collapsing customer demand and organisational significant changes supported by digital development, while the increasing social and environmental needs involve business and individuals. The authors argue that this trend is modifying organisational and market logic, replacing them with values and practices linked to community-based models. The present work aims to study the impact that smart working (SW) has on the worker, seen both as a member of the organisation and the social community.Design/methodology/approachThe study data were collected from a computer-assisted web interview administered in 2020 to public employees working for health agencies across the Campania region, in South Italy. To test the conceptual model, partial least squares-structural equation modelling is used. Considering the abductive soul of the research, the study represents a pilot survey that will deliver stochastic results to be subsequently replicated in all Italian health agencies.FindingsThe results of the research highlighted how the evolutionary dynamics of SW employees tend towards a reconceptualisation of workspaces, a redefinition of time and emotions and a better balance between work and personal life, thus creating a greater space for social and community aspects and determining a greater involvement in their working life.Originality/valueThis research introduces a new win-win logic in the labour market, one capable of generating advantages for people, organisations and the entire social system by allowing workers to better reconcile working times with their personal needs and with flexibility demands coming from companies.

AbstractCorporate social responsibility (CSR) and circular economy (CE) have assumed considerable importance in the efforts for sustainable development. However, some consumers do not positively respond to CSR and CE activities, and few studies have analyzed the consumers' perspective about the topics. This study investigates consumer knowledge and perception about CSR and CE and their willingness to pay (WTP) for products from companies that follow these concepts, examining differences according to demographic characteristics. We carried out a survey with 302 Brazilian and Italian consumers of cosmetic products. Our results show that most consumers have a low understanding of CSR and CE and a low perception of the socio‐environmental initiatives of companies that follow CSR and CE concepts. Nevertheless, most consumers show WTP for products from companies that follow these concepts. We identified demographic variables that allowed us to relate the profile of consumers with their knowledge about CSR and CE and their WTP. We provide insights for companies and policymakers in advancing toward CSR and CE.

AbstractEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly at the center of corporate and investment decisions. In this context, the aim of the paper was to test whether ESG factors impact on financial efficiency of a sample of firms belonging to different European sectors. This study enriches the literature of the field through a multi‐sectoral analysis. The Data Envelopment Analysis was used as widely considered in empirical and financial studies. Research findings showed that ESGs impact on firm efficiency differently over sectors: some of them are more sensitive than others to ESG factors. Furthermore, for most sensitive sectors the risk‐return characteristics related to ESGs were represented in order to provide insights for investors aiming to construct efficient and sustainable firm portfolios to invest in.