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whereas the EF of energy and urbanized land considers the surface of residential
infrastructures.
2.1. Estimation of the urbanized area using the first method
2.1.1. Dwellings Case
In this case, the study considers buildings of ten floors on average, with four dwellings per
floor and an average surface of 60m² for each dwelling unit. Furthermore, common spaces
(stairs, elevator, and hallway) are included in this area as the tonnage estimate of materials
considers all compartments of a building (infrastructure, superstructure). The estimate of this
area excludes areas outside the buildings (e.g., play grounds, parking lot).
Similarly, the estimate of the area occupied by individual houses was based on the assumption
that a single habitation occupies an average of 100m². This area was multiplied by the
cumulative number of building permits reported by the urban planning and construction
bodies (DUAC) of both wilayas.
whereas the EF of energy and urbanized land considers the surface of residential
infrastructures.
2.1. Estimation of the urbanized area using the first method
2.1.1. Dwellings Case
In this case, the study considers buildings of ten floors on average, with four dwellings per
floor and an average surface of 60m² for each dwelling unit. Furthermore, common spaces
(stairs, elevator, and hallway) are included in this area as the tonnage estimate of materials
considers all compartments of a building (infrastructure, superstructure). The estimate of this
area excludes areas outside the buildings (e.g., play grounds, parking lot).
Similarly, the estimate of the area occupied by individual houses was based on the assumption
that a single habitation occupies an average of 100m². This area was multiplied by the
cumulative number of building permits reported by the urban planning and construction
bodies (DUAC) of both wilayas.