The construction sector, in modern times, is faced by a myriad of challenges primarily due to
the increase in the urban population and dwindling natural resources that facilitate the …

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has been a species of value to humans for much of our history
given its broad adaptation and multiple uses. The plant is thought to have originated in …

Thermal insulations have begun to play an increasing important role in realizing building
energy saving in the past years. Thermal insulations made of biomasses like agro-residues …

The aim of this paper is to find out the best valuation of agro-resources' by-products as new
alternative raw building materials that meet to sustainable development requirement. Five …

During the process of China's rural urbanization and agricultural supply-side reform, the
disposal of a large number of agricultural and forestry wastes will be a big problem. This …

Sawdust wastes, having high production in China, can be utilized as raw materials of
insulation materials to increase their application value and save resources, while the …

In the context of an urban environment assaulted by noise from different sources, the
possibility of using composite materials made of concrete and various materials considered …

The shift towards using materials derived from plants is considered an innovative approach
to creating eco-friendly buildings and decreasing the energy expenses associated with the …

The purpose of this study was to compare thermal and mechanical properties of different
materials based on vegetal aggregates and clay in order to characterize the performances of …

The need to reduce energy consumption (EC) in the building sector in Saudi Arabia,
exclusively on hot days, is a concern of many scholars. In this study, the EC of a conference …