Solving the matter of traditional energy consumption and finding the proper alternative
resources are vital keys to a sustainable development policy. In recent years, many different …

This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
methodologies applied to construction materials. It begins with an introduction highlighting …

Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Circular Economy (CE) considers resources in a continuously cyclical way. Yet literature
lacks a review of Construction and Built Environment (CBE) under CE. By presenting the first …

The hemp plant Cannabis sativa Linn, referring to industrial hemp, is a high-yielding annual
industrial crop grown providing fibers from hemp stalk and oil from hemp seeds. Although …

Thermal insulation of buildings is a key factor in reducing the environmental impact of the
building sector by lowering the energy demand of buildings for heating and cooling. The …

Steel slags are by-products generated in high volumes in the steel industry. Their main
constituents are calcium, silicon, ferric, aluminum, and magnesium oxides. Larnite, alite …

The construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, contributing
significantly to energy consumption, resource depletion, and CO 2 emissions. This sector is …

Abstract The UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 169 targets have been
considered in multidisciplinary approaches worldwide. Whereas, several environmental …

This paper provides a comprehensive survey of current technological challenges and
prospects for 3D printing technology with concrete applied to large-scale buildings. This …