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A Competitiveness Analysis of Durres City Golgota, Boriana; Golgota, Alma; Spahiu, Ermal
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 10 (2012): Special Issue
Publisher : Richtmann Publishing

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This paper takes in consideration our hometown city, Durres. It is the second largest city of Albania, and the mostancient one. Durres is located in the north-western part of the Western Lowland of Albania. The historical development of the cityof Durres is rooted in early connection with other Albanian and foreign cities, because of its suitable location in the region. Theport of Durres is the biggest port in Albania, in which export and import processes is regularly handled. This paper includes ahistorical analysis of Durres city, looked under city’s development since the period after the World War II until nowadays. Asmany other major Albanian cities, Durres has passed through an uncontrolled urban development in the last twenty years. Thechange of mono system into pluralism, from 1990, and the application of the economical reforms of the trade were accompaniedwith the appearance of many problems. Regarding to the urban city transformation, the period of transition led to a high cityurban growth and densification. Illegal buildings were constructed in previously green areas, such as in the old beach. Is thisuncontrolled urban development also influenced the informal settlements in industrial zones, such as the one in Spitalla, PortoRomano, and Keneta. Ongoing these deep change processes, unemployment rate has suffered significant decline. Through atable we can demostate the city life cycle of Durres city. Moreover, analyzing the competitive capacities of Durres, we make acompetitiveness analysis of Durres city with two other national and regional competitive cities: Tirana and Istanbul, highlightingthe stong and weak points of these capitals.
IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGY IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Vrusho, Boriana; Golgota, Alma; Dhoska, Klodian; Abotaleb, Mostafa
Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9, Nomor 1, March 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

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Reducing the energy demand of residential buildings is crucial for mitigating climate change, lowering energy costs, reducing health risks associated with fuel poverty, and improving the overall residential environment. Given the global significance of these challenges, this research aims to explore the impact of energy-saving measures in residential buildings, focusing on façade renovation systems in Tirana, Albania. The methodology employed in this research work involved a comprehensive approach combining field assessments, energy performance analysis of completed projects, and case studies of residential buildings in Tirana. The research specifically focused on the implementation of façade renovation systems and evaluated their impact on reducing energy consumption. The results demonstrate significant improvements in energy performance following the renovation of building façades. Enhanced insulation, upgraded materials, and the addition of energy-efficient windows led to reduced heating and cooling demands, contributing to a more stable indoor climate and lower energy consumption. The energy simulations confirmed that facade renovations resulted in a notable reduction in overall energy use, particularly during the colder months. The findings suggest that facade renovation systems are an effective strategy for reducing the energy demand of residential buildings in Tirana. These improvements not only help to mitigate the effects of climate change by lowering carbon emissions but also offer a cost-effective solution for improving the quality of life for residents. This study offers a novel contribution by focusing specifically on the impact of facade renovation systems in the context of residential buildings an area with limited previous research on energy efficiency improvements.