Exploring Innovative Sustainable Building Materials for a Greener Future

Dear Colleagues,

As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable development, the construction industry has a vital role to play in shaping a greener future. The demand for innovative sustainable building materials is steadily increasing, driven by the imperative to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and mitigate climate change.

This Special Issue (SI) intends to collect and expand on research in the field of sustainable building materials, delving into their characteristics, advantages, and potential applications. Thus, this SI aims to provide researchers, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with a holistic understanding of the currently available innovative options in terms of sustainable building materials for a greener future.

The Special Issue will include papers on the following research topics (non-exhaustive list):

• Reused, recovered, and recycled materials.
• Bio-based materials.
• Advanced composites.
• Environmental performance of building materials, considering their embodied energy, carbon footprint, and recyclability.
• Possible detrimental effects of conventional construction materials on the environment, including high carbon emissions, depletion of natural resources, and waste generation.
• Technical attributes of sustainable building materials, including their strength, durability, acoustic and thermal properties, and suitability for different construction applications.
• Economic aspects of sustainable building materials, examining their cost-effectiveness, market availability, and scalability.
• Circular materials for a circular economy and built environment.

This SI will be a valuable resource for decision makers and stakeholders in the construction sector, inspiring them to explore and adopt sustainable building materials in their pursuit of a more environmentally conscious and resilient built environment.

Dr. Paulo Santos
Dr. Daniel Ferrández Vega
Guest Editors

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