69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Innovations in biomimicry-based materials and techniques
Biomimicry applies nature's strategies to construction engineering. This article analyzes scientifically backed innovations: bacterial self-...
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Sustainable building materials: selection criteria, EPD, embodied carbon, recycled content, innovative materials and lifecycle assessment.
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69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Fundamentals of Construction Material Recycling
Construction and demolition waste accounts for 35% of total waste in the EU. This article analyzes the fundamentals of construction material...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca1What Is Waste Management
What is waste management in the context of sustainable construction: the planned management of construction and demolition waste (CDW) and o...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca1Sustainable Materials Selection: Foundations of Responsible Construction
Sustainable materials selection forms the bedrock of responsible construction practice. This article quantifies the environmental impact of...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Technologies and Materials for Enhancing Natural Daylighting in Buildings
Technologies and materials for enhancing natural daylighting include spectrally selective glazing (Tv/g ratio exceeding 1.5), translucent po...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Innovations in Biomimicry-Based Materials and Techniques
Innovations in biomimicry-based materials and techniques applied to construction include self-healing concrete with Bacillus bacteria (seali...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3How to Choose Sustainable Materials for Your Construction Project
Choosing sustainable materials for a construction project requires evaluating 6 quantifiable criteria: embodied carbon (EPD per EN 15804: di...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Wood, Steel or Concrete. A Comparison from a Green Perspective
The comparison of wood, steel or Concrete. A Comparison from a green perspective reveals embodied carbon differences of up to 10 times: CLT...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Environmental Impact of Construction Materials, What You Need to Know
The environmental impact of Construction, what you need to know: the construction materials industry generates 11% of global CO2 emissions (...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3The Life Cycle of Materials and Its Importance in Sustainable Construction
The life cycle of materials and its importance in sustainable construction is quantified through LCA methodology (ISO 14040/EN 15978): cemen...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Success Stories in the Use of Recycled Materials in Buildings
Success stories in the use of recycled materials in buildings include BedZED (3,400 tonnes of reclaimed steel, 50% less embodied energy), Re...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Economic and Environmental Benefits of Locally Sourced Materials
The economic and environmental benefits of locally sourced materials include transport emission reductions (truck freight: 0.06-0.15 kgCO2/t...