Sustainable Building Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Topic aims to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable building materials, structures, and related research in the civil engineering industry, with a specific focus on sustainable rock and soil, concrete, and cementitious materials. It aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that connects materials science and structural engineering, inspiring further innovation and contributing to global efforts towards creating a more sustainable built environment. The scope of this Topic includes low-carbon cementitious materials, soil and concrete improvement and continuous regeneration, and the development and performance analysis of green geotechnical engineering and structural engineering. Additional areas of interest encompass the life cycle assessment, durability, and the adaptability of structures built with sustainable materials. By showcasing case studies, design strategies, and methodologies for integrating sustainable materials and structural systems, this Topic aims to highlight the potential benefits of sustainable construction materials and techniques, both for the environment and for material performance. The following areas of interest will be covered in this Topic:

(1) Development and performance analysis of sustainable concrete;

(2) Improvement and development of rock and soil mass and its impact on the sustainable building environment;

(3) Innovation of low-carbon cementitious materials, exploring the potential of new binders and auxiliary cementitious materials;

(4) Development and performance of recycled aggregate based on solid waste;

(5) Comparative assessment of the lifecycle of sustainable cementitious materials to confirm their impact on the environment, society, and the economy;

(6) Structural optimization and innovative design of low-carbon and environmentally friendly buildings;

(7) Sustainable application of improved soil and rock materials in tunnel and dam engineering;

(8) Sustainable development of dam performance and research and performance analysis of new impermeable materials and structures;

(9) Design strategies and tools for integrating recycled materials such as solid waste or waste into sustainable building construction;

(10) Assessment of the long-term durability and adaptability of structures constructed using sustainable materials under various environmental and climatic conditions;

(11) The selection and integration of sustainable materials and structural systems into architectural design and construction to minimize their impact on the environment.

Prof. Dr. Bingxiang Yuan
Prof. Dr. Waseim Ragab Azzam
Dr. Binbin Yang
Dr. Shiyuan Huang
Topic Editors