Green and Sustainable Building Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The construction sector is responsible for a significant share of global waste production and for a large consumption of raw materials and energy. The manufacturing of construction materials and components is mainly associated with the use of natural resources and energy consumption, whereas the demolition phase is frequently responsible for substantial waste production.

In recent years, targeting the sustainability of the construction sector, researchers, official organizations and related industries have been working on the development of innovative solutions to address the identified problems. These solutions can involve different approaches, such as: implementing methodologies of life-cycle cost analysis including environmental variables; the production of more durable and less energy consuming materials; the use of constructive detailing in new buildings allowing for future deconstruction, reuse and recycling of materials and components; developing more efficient recycling techniques; conceiving HVAC systems based on ecological solutions and improving insulation systems; or developing rehabilitation techniques to prolong old buildings’ lifespans.

The main purpose of this Topical Collection is to attract world-leading researchers in the area of Green and Sustainable Building Materials and to share their latest developments.

Prof. Dr. João Gomes Ferreira
Dr. Ana Isabel Marques
Collection Editors

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