Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly
in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Biomaterials derived from …

Concerns over climate change have driven the decarbonization of the building sector, the
largest energy consumer in France. This consumption is primarily dedicated to heating and …

This paper formulates a concise, free-to-use Circular Construction Evaluation Framework
(CCEF) based upon international design code guidelines to assess and quantify the …

In this work, we use composted food waste to create ReClaym: a personal biomaterial, made
at home, that reflects the makers' relationship with food. We combine our personal compost …

The renovation and construction of buildings presents an opportunity for climate change
mitigation in urban environments. Bio-based construction is particularly promising since the …

In recent years, the interest of the manufacturing industry in new perspectives aimed at
sustainability has increased, driving the manufacture of paints to use alternatives that help to …

Currently, growing activities in the construction sector have resulted in a rapid depletion of
natural resources for building material production. On the other hand, agricultural industries …

The environmental implications of rice straw cultivation in the Spanish city of Valencia have
generated controversy in recent decades. The paddy fields surround a natural park called …

Classification and recognition of wood species have critical importance in wood trade,
industry, and science. Therefore, accurate identification of wood species is a great necessity …

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are alternative biopolymers for designing sustainable
furniture and other interior elements. These innovative biocomposites have many ecological …