Recent Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures

Dear Colleagues,

As the construction sector strives to address global environmental challenges, sustainable materials and structural innovations have emerged as critical areas of focus. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research and technological advancements that contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of construction activities. It seeks to highlight innovative approaches to developing eco-friendly materials, optimizing resource use, and designing resilient, energy-efficient structures. The issue welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate scientific, technical, and practical insights to foster sustainable construction practices and structural solutions.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

• Development and mechanical characterization of sustainable construction materials.
• Structural optimization for sustainability and resilience.
• Bio-based, earth-based, and renewable materials for construction applications.
• Advanced computational methods for sustainable design.
• Low-carbon concrete, alternative binders, and innovative cement technologies.
• Recycling and upcycling of industrial and construction waste.
• Energy-efficient and net-zero building systems.

Dr. Fernando Ávila
Dr. María Esther Puertas García
Dr. Chiara Bedon
Guest Editors

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