This paper presents a comprehensive review of low-carbon materials and construction
techniques commonly used in vernacular buildings. The study highlights the relevance of …

In the Portuguese context, the life cycle assessment of building materials is still in its infancy.
So far, there is only a small number of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) …

In recent years, construction industry has been looking for ways to adopt technical solutions
towards environmental preservation and conservation of natural resources. With the scarcity …

In Portugal, there is a lack of quantitative studies on the thermal performance of earthen
buildings. This paper aims at contributing to this research context by studying site-specific …

Vernacular architecture represents a great resource that has considerable potential to define
principles for sustainable design and contemporary architecture. This publication is the …

Solar passive strategies that have been developed in vernacular architecture from different
regions are a response to specific climate effects. These strategies are usually simple, low …

Vernacular heritage is undergoing rapid changes caused by the effects of the changing
climate, such as loss of lands, biodiversity, building materials, integrity, traditional …

This study addresses the potential of using earthen materials/building solutions in the
design of contemporary buildings in the Portuguese context. Additionally, it presents specific …

Purpose Climate change, environmental concerns, and economic problems pose
challenges to the construction sector in Iran, which must provide affordable solutions while …

Vernacular architecture represents the traditional architecture that developed over time
within a particular culture or region that embodied indigenous knowledge. These buildings …