A simple procedure is proposed for the sustainable selection of materials for interior design. The procedure is based on structural, environmental, and material cost analysis. For structural analysis, finite element models are used to analyze the beh...
Under normal conditions, the cross-sections of reinforced concrete in classic skeleton construction systems are often only partially loaded. This contributes to non-sustainable construction solutions due to an excess of material use. Novel cross-disc...
Every year, structural flaws or breakdowns cause thousands of people to be harmed and cost billions of dollars owing to the limitations of design methods and materials to withstand extreme earthquakes. Since earthquakes have a significant effect on s...
This article addresses the technical, aesthetic, and strategic problem of the limited attention paid to design and selection of materials in photovoltaic system (PSS) support structures despite their direct impact on the efficiency, durability and ec...
The present paper aimed to propose a new support approach to choosing the optimal structural system in accordance with sustainable materials in mass-housing projects. To this end, an integrated fuzzy multi-criteria-decision-making (fuzzy MCDM) method...
Rapid growth in industrial development has raised the concern of proper disposal of the by-products generated in industries. Many of them may cause serious pollution to the air, land, and water if dumped in open landfills. Agricultural and municipal...
Polymeric materials have largely replaced mineral glass in ophthalmic lenses owing to their low density, impact resistance, optical performance, and manufacturing versatility. Despite their widespread use, the available literature remains fragmented,...
Fibroin-based films represent a promising platform for sustainable and bio-derived materials. Existing literature has mainly focused on isolated molecules, plasticizers, or chemical cross-linkers, and the function of complex, multi-component natural...
This study assesses the technical performance and environmental impact of traditional and eco-efficient materials used in civil construction in Colombia through a structured synthesis of scientific, technical, and regulatory evidence covering the per...
In recent years, the performance of the construction industry has highlighted the increased need for better resource efficiency, improved productivity, less waste, and increased value through sustainable construction practices. The core concept of su...
Latin America presents the need of more accessible housing in the rural areas of the region; however, problems that this populations have to face are cost, accessibility and seismic events that leave structural damages in the buildings of the populat...
Plastic products play a significant role in fulfilling daily necessities, but the non-decomposable nature of plastic leads to inescapable environmental damage. Recycling plastic material is the most appropriate solution to avoid pollution and short p...
While a large diameter is critical for maintaining water delivery efficiency in prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCPs), excessive weight fundamentally limits their practical application. This study proposes a weight reduction strategy through ma...
Choosing building materials is usually the stage that follows design in the architectural design process, and is rarely used as a main input and driver for the design of the whole building’s geometries or structures. As an approach to have cont...
The increasing demand for sustainable structural materials in the construction industry has intensified the need to develop high-performance and environmentally efficient reinforced concrete systems. In this context, the incorporation of functional m...
Architectural acoustics and vibration engineering are rapidly evolving through advances in computational modeling, adaptive systems, intelligent sensing, and material design. Current research increasingly integrates acoustic quality and vibration con...
Nature’s principles offer design references for additive manufacturing (AM), enabling structures that achieve remarkable efficiency through hierarchical organization rather than material excess. This perspective article proposes a framework for...
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...
The fabrication of sustainable structural materials with high physical properties to replace engineering plastics is a major challenge for modern industry, and wood, as the most abundant sustainable natural raw material on the planet, has received a...
Green composites have gained increasing attention in recent years as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials used in marine structures. These composites are made from biodegradable and renewable materials, making them environmentally frien...
The global construction industry is increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional structural materials to reduce environmental impacts and support circular economy goals. This review examines bio-based construction materials from a st...
The growing demand for sustainable materials has driven significant interest in composites reinforced with organic fibers, due to their mechanical performance, availability, and reduced environmental impact. This study investigates the mechanical beh...
The concept of sustainability has become a priority in the construction field, in a context where there is an increasing discussion about reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as the construction industry is one of the most polluting industries with a f...
In the context of green building and sustainable urban development, understanding the mechanical behavior of structural components like concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns is crucial due to their improved load-bearing capacity, energy efficienc...
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...
In an era of rapidly growing consumer demand and the subsequent development of production, light materials and structures with a wide range of applications are becoming increasingly important in the field of construction and mechanical engineering, i...
Sustainable materials engineering necessitates the valorization of industrial by-products, such as coal fly ash, into functional, high-performance materials. This research addresses a core challenge in materials synthesis: establishing a deterministi...
The interest in alternative energy sources, including the use of solar radiation energy, is growing year by year. Currently, the most frequently installed photovoltaic modules are made of single-crystalline silicon solar cells (sc-Si). However, one o...
As structural engineers face increasing pressure to minimize the embodied carbon of building components, selecting appropriate materials is critical for sustainable design. Thiemission ts study evaluates the life cycle performance of engineered bambo...
The growing demand for floating offshore structures calls for lightweight, impact-resilient, and sustainable design approaches. This study explores the optimization of composite fibree layup in a 30 m hull subjected to slamming-type hydrodynamic load...
The increase in concrete structures’ durability is a milestone to improve the sustainability of buildings and infrastructures. In order to ensure a prolonged service life, it is necessary to detect the deterioration of materials by means of mon...
Structural applications require materials that provide an optimal balance of strength, durability, and sustainability. This study develops functionally graded sisal/glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites and evaluates their tensile, compressive, a...
The integration of 3D printing with smart infrastructure presents a transformative opportunity in urban planning, construction, and engineering, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. By leveraging additive manufacturing alongside dig...
This paper presents up-to-date technical solutions for mitigating vibration and structure-borne noise in buildings, caused mainly by urban infrastructure. It is intended to draw attention to the problem of noise and vibration pollution, against which...
Robotic coreless filament winding using alternative material systems based on natural fibers and bio-based resin systems offers possible solutions to the productivity and sustainability challenges of the building and construction sector. Their applic...
This paper experimentally investigates the properties of unprecedented new advanced composite structural members in compressions made of bamboo culms formed with different bio-based and synthetic matrices. Due to extensive CO2 emissions corresponded...
The sustainable implementation of resources and the transition to low-carbon construction is on the world’s daily agenda. This paper describes the development of criteria for the efficient management of material resources in low-carbon construc...
This research explores the viability of bamboo as a green replacement for timber in building practices. Bamboo’s advantages lie in its renewability, sustainability, and resilience to disasters, despite possessing mechanical properties similar t...
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the transformative impacts of 3D printing technology on smart cities. As cities face rapid urbanization, resource shortages, and environmental degradation, innovative solutions such as additive manufactur...
Environmental sustainability constitutes a strategic priority for Germany, with the circular economy serving a crucial function in its realization. Circular practices foster sustainable development by decreasing reliance on finite resources, minimizi...
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems facing rapid degradation. This research explores architectural design solutions for bio-enhancing modular prototypes to support coral attachment and growth. Inspired by coral polyps, nine biomimetic designs were creat...
This article is the result of the authors’ work on the method of calculating the effective thermal conductivity of moist capillary-porous materials used in wall partitions. The proposed methodology was developed based on the theory of generaliz...
The reuse of existing materials in buildings can give a contribution to sustainable practices such as a balance in embodied energy, water, and emission reduction. However, it is not always possible to maintain the existing structural materials becaus...
The design of sustainable polymer systems with tunable properties is essential for next-generation functional materials. This study examines the influence of a phenol-free modified rosin resin (Unik Print™ 3340, UP)—a maleic anhydride- an...
Microplastics (MPs, plastic particles < 5 mm) and nanoplastics (NPs, plastic particles generally <1 µm), collectively referred to as micro/nanoplastics (MNPs), have emerged as critical contaminants in wastewater systems due to their persi...
This study investigates the structural optimization of lightweight three-layer panels made from industrial hemp shives (core) and hemp fibers (faces) as a sustainable alternative to wood-based materials in furniture manufacturing. Panels with target...
The growing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and fire-safe polymer materials has accelerated research into advanced flame-retardant composites. Traditional experimental approaches to designing sustainable flame-retardant biodegradable polyme...
This paper proposes a new sustainable earth–cement building composite with multifunctional sensing features and investigates its properties through an experimental campaign. Earth and cement are proportioned as 2/7 in volume, while carbon micro...
Carbon-neutral and carbon-negative construction is gaining significant interest in the home building industry. Accordingly, the development of new materials and innovative redesign of the existing materials are on the rise. This paper presents the re...
The global push for sustainable building practices has intensified the search for low-carbon, recyclable alternatives to traditional roofing materials. This study investigated the structural viability of corrugated panels fabricated from 100% post-co...
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