Sustainable Technologies in Construction and Building Materials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: building materials; construction engineering; sustainable technologies; green architecture; built environment; materials characterization; energy assessments
Interests: building; building materials; construction; construction engineering; construction materials; sustainable construction; sustainable architecture; built environment; architecture; sustainability
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Interests: building; building materials; materials; construction; civil engineering materials; construction engineering; construction materials; construction technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Globally, we are facing mounting pressures such as resource scarcity, climate change, and urban expansion, so the need to improve the sustainability of the built environment and construction practices is more urgent than ever. A key challenge for the coming decades is enhancing efficiency through the development and qualification of new technologies, materials, processes, and products for applications in the energy field. This matter requires collaboration across different expertise, from those studying building physics and developing technologies and construction materials with advanced energy performance and durability, to those assessing the environmental impact of infrastructure and the related social and economic aspects.
The goal of this Special Issue is to publish high-quality scientific articles dealing with new perspectives on sustainable technologies in construction and building materials. For this reason, we are pleased to invite you to submit your current scientific research results in the form of original articles, communications, or reviews, on the following:
- Design of innovative technologies for the enhancement of smart materials and components, providing for their characterization and the evaluation of their performance to enhance durability, sustainability, functionalization, reuse, and recycling, giving attention to the inclusion of industrial by-products and waste streams.
- Development of advanced digital tools and experimental procedures aimed at a deeper understanding of energy building performance and behavior of construction components, with a particular focus on indoor comfort and safety standards, also for maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of structures.
- Experimental study of innovative models and techniques for understanding and improving the entire lifecycle of building materials—from raw extraction to production, use, and eventual recycling.
- Implementation and integration of cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing and prefabrication, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D printing, capable of driving the automation of construction processes and the creation of highly functional and energy-efficient building components, while significantly reducing construction costs and times.
Dr. Tiziana Cardinale
Dr. Stefania Liuzzi
Dr. Chiara Rubino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green materials
- reduction of CO2 emissions
- energy performance
- durability
- environmental impact
- adaptive envelope
- smart materials
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