Buildings Sustainability, from Construction Materials to Indoor Comfort
Special Issue Editors
Interests: recycled materials; construction materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment; indoor comfort; environmental impacts
Interests: buildings sustainability; circular economy in construction sector; LCA; BIM; buildings eco-efficient rehabilitation; emergency housing; construction waste management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of buildings is to provide their users with adequate indoor living conditions. Therefore, the sustainability of building construction and the obtained indoor comfort conditions cannot be separated. Nowadays, building sustainability is a matter of concern, as this sector represents 39% of the overall greenhouse gas emissions. In this regard, research has established that the above-mentioned impact is mainly produced in the construction and use phases of buildings. Efforts to address this issue have been centred on achieving a substantial decrease in the environmental impacts produced by this sector. The main strategies adopted include the development of durable and eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient facilities, and smart design technologies that aim to reduce the energy demand. To establish the environmental benefits of these strategies, the current method of consensus is the Life Cycle Assessment, as defined in the ISO 14040 series of standards. Finally, the aim of this issue is to encourage the dissemination of knowledge, promoting reductions in the environmental impacts associated with the use of buildings and the construction industry. Both review and original papers are welcomed.
Guest Editors
Dr. Marco Antonio Sánchez Burgos
Prof. Dr. Pilar Mercader-Moyano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Sustainability
- Sustainable construction materials
- Enhanced construction materials
- Sustainable buildings facilities
- Buildings energy demand reduction
- Eco-friendly indoor environment
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Environmental impacts
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