The production process of conventional building materials consumes a high amount of
energy which has a negative impact on the environment. The use of locally available …

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only human health and economies but also the
environment due to the large volume of waste in the form of discarded personal protective …

This work addresses the development of compressed earth blocks with high quality using
stabilizers and reinforcements of industrial and agroindustrial by-products. A critique of the …

In the past decade, there has been an increase in the environmental performance
assessment in earth construction through the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. A …

This paper investigates the reproduction of traditional adobes, focusing on the effect of fibre
type and quantity. Several adobes were produced in the laboratory using 30% to 70% by …

This study rigorously assesses the latest advancements in sustainable building materials,
focusing on their classification, innovative production technologies, and performance …

This paper presents the evaluation of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete (MSFRC)
structural performances under both static and dynamic loadings. The innovative composite …

Adobe bricks, or mud bricks, are construction elements which have defined major
architectural traditions in the Andes over thousands of years. From Moche pyramids and the …

The increasing demand for construction materials along with the challenge of waste
management has necessitated the development of sustainable materials utilising wastes …

Vernacular architecture is associated with numerous advantages. However, its adoption in
the development of sustainable buildings is not appreciated. This paper examines …