Development and Application in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: advanced building materials; sustainable construction; recycled materials; waste-based materials; energy efficiency; life-cycle assessment (LCA); architectural heritage
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of sustainable construction materials is a key challenge in achieving a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and resilient built environment. This Special Issue aims to explore both innovative and traditional materials, with particular emphasis on advances that reduce environmental impact and enhance building performance. We welcome original research and review papers addressing solutions to lower the environmental footprint of materials, improve their performance, and promote circularity in the construction sector.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Eco-efficient binders, mortars, and concrete: Design and performance of low-carbon cements, lime-based mortars, and recycled aggregates.
- Waste-based and recycled materials: Valorization of industrial and agricultural by-products for construction applications.
- Bio-based and natural materials: Wood, natural fibers, and biocomposites for thermal and acoustic insulation or structural use.
- Advanced coatings and paints: Functional surfaces and reflective or energy-efficient coatings contributing to thermal comfort and building energy performance.
- Durability and performance assessment: Mechanical, hygrothermal, and acoustic characterization of sustainable materials.
- Life-cycle thinking: Environmental impact evaluation, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and circular economy strategies in construction.
- Material innovation in architecture: Integration of sustainable materials into heritage restoration and contemporary design.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing together toward a more sustainable and innovative built environment.
Prof. Dr. Jose M. Vercher
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- sustainable construction
- advanced building materials
- energy efficiency
- recycled materials
- waste-based materials
- bio-based materials
- life-cycle assessment
- architectural heritage
- vernacular building materials
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