In recent years, the building sector has been turning towards intervening in the existing city building stock. In fact, it is generally accepted that the refurbishment of buildings and the urban regeneration based on sustainability must form the axis...
Is it possible to carry out eco-sustainable rehabilitations on specially protected buildings? This is the main question and starting point for this research. We will use the tower of the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” in Montilla as...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that use polycrystalline silicon cells are a promising technique for producing renewable energy, although research on the cells’ efficiency and thermal control is still ongoing. This experimental research aims to...
Innovative approaches in the Portland cement industry, aligned with circular economy principles, offer a promising solution to reduce the environmental impacts. These methods can initially target the architectural elements with lower structural deman...
Wood sandwich panels are widely utilized in residential, commercial, and industrial settings due to their excellent thermal insulation characteristics, ease of installation, and high strength-to-weight ratio. This review provides an overview on exper...
This article presents the results of an eco-efficiency assessment of the application of large-scale rechargeable battery technology in electricity generation from coal. The eco-efficiency of electricity production in a 350 MW coal-fired power plant w...
Through a systematic review of sustainable rural dwelling recovery, this study offers a broader reflection on retrofitting practices, viewing eco-efficiency as a means to enhance both cultural heritage and agricultural landscapes. The work is based o...
In Spain, most businesses are medium to small size enterprises, representing 90% of the total, but there is a lack of studies of the types of building this sector uses. The main objective of this paper is to present a method for the evaluation of sma...
This study elucidates the photocatalytic NOx abatement efficacy of eco-efficient mortars incorporating construction waste-derived aggregates functionalized with nano-TiO2. The research findings demonstrate a positive correlation between NOx abatement...
This research investigates the compatibility of conventional air conditioning with the principles of green building, highlighting the need for systems that enhance indoor comfort while aligning with environmental sustainability. Though proficient in...
Nowadays, construction is one of the main sectors that produces waste and consume more materials and energy, so there is a growing need for alternative construction technologies that allow us to modify this situation. In this context, this paper pres...
The demolition of structures generates waste that poses environmental, social, and economic challenges. This study explores the effects of incorporating recycled concrete powder (RCP) into concrete, using it as a cement substitute at levels of 0%, 20...
The construction industry increasingly seeks sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact and energy consumption. This study explores the innovative use of industrial sludge generated from the wastewater treatment of detergent manufacturing a...
This study investigates the synergistic modification of cement–soil using waste brick powder (WBP) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers to address the growing demand for sustainable construction materials and recycling of demolition waste. An orthogona...
Reducing the ecological footprint of aviation is a key objective in the development of future aircraft. This is particularly relevant in the emerging field of Urban Air Mobility, which demands sustainable yet industrially feasible solutions due to ex...
Strategies based on the use of recycled materials have been widely discussed as alternatives to reduce environmental impacts in transport infrastructure. In pavement engineering, the use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in base layers offers envir...
This study explores the development of sustainable composite materials based on phosphogypsum (PG), an abundant industrial by-product, reinforced with olive and eucalyptus wood chips. The objective is to valorize waste streams while enhancing the mec...
The European goal to reach carbon neutrality in 2050 has further put the focus on the construction sector, which is responsible for great impacts on the environment, and new sustainable solutions to renovate the existing building stock are currently...
In this paper, light burned magnesia dispersed in the magnesium chloride solution was used for the manufacturing of magnesium oxychloride cement-based composites which were lightened by granulated scrap tires and expanded glass. In a reference compos...
Recycling rubber and steel fibers from end-of-life tires for use in structural concrete presents a sustainable pathway to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This study assesses the shear performance of reinforced concrete be...
Alkali-activated mortars (AAMs) have emerged as sustainable alternatives to conventional hydraulic cement (HC) matrices produced with natural sand. In this context, interest in the valorization of industrial by-products to develop eco-efficient const...
This study examines the synergistic influence of recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs), industrial steel fibers (ISFs), recycled steel fibers (RSFs), and hybrid ISF/RSF (HSF) on the structural, durability, and environmental performance of roller-compac...
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) became a strong candidate for various construction applications owing to its excellent workability, low labor demand, and enhanced finish-ability, and because it provides a solution to the problem of mechanical vibratio...
The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources, and the building sector accounts for around 40% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. To contribute to the need for more sustainable solutions, this research analyzed...
Manufacturing-derived non-metallic waste printed circuit boards (WPCB) represent an underutilized secondary resource whose sustainable valorization is constrained by limited recycling opportunities and the presence of residual hazardous constituents....
Presently, the search for urgent solutions to mitigate climate change has become a global priority. One of the most important challenges is the characterization, standardization, and technology of sustainable natural raw materials, which will signifi...
Among other construction materials, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) offers several advantages to face the pressing need to build more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. From the building side, the low thermal conductivity of AAC allows the...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays a vital role as an eco-friendly oxidizer, extensively used in environmental cleanup, energy transformation, and organic production. Nonetheless, the conventional method of creating anthraquinones is intricate, resulting...
As global challenges evolve rapidly, lightweight architecture emerges as an effective and efficient solution to meet rapidly changing needs. Textiles offer flexibility and sustainability, addressing spatial requirements in urban and residential desig...
Disposing electronic plastic waste into construction materials is an eco-friendly and energy efficient solution to protect the environment. This work is aimed at enhancing the strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) replacing sand with electronic...
This study addresses a documented gap in detailed, cost-effective, and performance-validated electric vehicle (EV) powertrain solutions. It presents the complete design, construction, and simulation-based validation of a high-efficiency electric powe...
Water scarcity and pollution from anthropogenic activities are major challenges, increasing the need for sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. Constructed wetlands mimic natural wetland ecosystems using macrophytes and substrates, representing...
Combining eco-sustainability and technological efficiency is one of the “hot” topics in the current construction and architectural sectors. In this work, recycled tire rubber aggregates and acoustically effective fractal cavities were com...
Autonomous-rail Rapid Transit (ART) systems operate on standard roadways while maintaining dedicated right-of-way privileges. Owing to their sustainability, punctual operation, and cost efficiency, ART systems have emerged as a promising solution for...
The rapid expansion of drone applications across industries such as defense, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and surveillance has intensified the need for advanced materials that enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. This...
The construction industry faces multiple challenges, where transition to circular production is key. Digitalisation is a strategy to increase the sector’s productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency. However, digitalisation also impacts environment...
Developing an exceptional reaction medium with high promotion efficiency, desirable biodegradability and good recyclability is necessary for hydrate-based methane storage. In this work, a kind of eco-friendly hydrogel, polyvinyl alcohol-co-acrylic ac...
Biomineralization has emerged as a novel and eco-friendly technology for artificial mineral formation utilizing the metabolism of organisms. Due to its highly efficient urea degradation ability, Sporosarcina pasteurii(S. pasteurii) is arguably the mo...
Although Indonesians have for many years used wood to build traditional houses, currently it is difficult to find new traditional houses made from wood. Since wood is too expensive for local people, concrete becomes the major construction material in...
During the last decades, attention to energy and environmental problems has significantly grown, along with the development of international and national policies addressing sustainability issues. In the construction sector, one of the most widesprea...
Citric acid (CA), a naturally occurring compound in fruits, mainly citrus, has gained attention for its eco-friendly potential in wood modification. Through esterification, citric acid reacts with wood polymers to form bonds that improve adhesion, di...
Numerous studies have been done with the purpose of identify and try to reduce the impact generated by the construction industry, mainly focused on the use stage in the search to increase the energy efficiency. However, as these stage has been improv...
Presently, almost all human activities (agriculture, transport, industry, construction sector, etc.) have an adverse impact on the environment. The construction sector in the EU alone accounts for a big part of the total energy consumption and emissi...
Building envelopes with natural fibers are the future of sustainable construction, combining ecology and energy efficiency. The geopolymer building envelope was reinforced with innovative composite bars and two types of natural insulation (coconut ma...
To meet the European Green Deal targets, the construction sector must improve building thermal performance via advanced insulation systems. Eco-friendly sandwich panels offer a promising solution. Therefore, this work aims to develop and validate a n...
To reduce the negative impact on the environment, architects, designers, and construction companies need to find and apply eco-friendly and sustainable building solutions. Due to its renewable nature and numerous advantages, timber has become an attr...
Recent earthquakes and escalating energy demands are exposing building stock deficiencies, particularly in terms of seismic resilience and energy efficiency. Many aged constructions do not fulfil current regulations both in terms of seismic and therm...
High demand for sustainable solutions in the construction industry determines the significant relevance of developing new eco-friendly composites with a reduced carbon impact on the environment. The main aim of this study is to investigate the possib...
In recent years, the construction sector has significantly increased demand for new building materials that can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable design strategies. In this context, the use of earth for construction purposes has rec...
Green roofs are a fundamental technology in the transformation of urban centers into more sustainable environments, with a positive impact on buildings, cities, and their inhabitants. Yet, green roof technology may require the use of materials with a...
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