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Construction materials and circular construction

Contributions in this theme (792)

PhD thesis explores stakeholder strategies for green and circular building concepts

This research examines how stakeholders can promote green and circular building concepts through decision-support models, market insights, and strategies to enhance sustainability in construction projects.

News

04/03/2025

Cantiere offsite, visita a Greve in Chianti

Mercoledì 19 marzo 2025, a Greve in Chianti (FI), l’intera giornata sarà dedicata alla visita del cantiere e all’illustrazione tecnica delle soluzioni sviluppate nell’ambito del progetto.

Event

28/02/2025

What Zambia's approach to local building materials teaches us

Using local building materials boosts local economies, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances economic resilience.

News

27/02/2025

The three-storey modular building in Hamilton

An example of affordable, sustainable housing from Ontario

Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.

News

26/02/2025

Discovering parametric design

Parametric design uses algorithms to optimise building efficiency and sustainability, offering innovative solutions despite technological challenges.

News

25/02/2025

Detecting building material with Artificial Intelligence (AI): toward smart and sustainable urban planning

A new framework using deep learning and remote sensing accurately identifies building materials, enabling sustainable urban planning and carbon reduction.

News

24/02/2025

The potential of bamboo in construction

This review explores the potential of timber bamboo as a sustainable construction material, emphasising its carbon-capturing properties and the need for cost competitiveness to drive widespread adoption and significant climate benefits.

Publication

24/02/2025

Addressing rapid urbanisation in India sustainably

The critical role of strategic partnerships lies in driving innovation to tackle India’s urbanisation challenges by reducing carbon emissions through sustainable building practices and collaborative efforts.

News

21/02/2025

Optimising building insulation for energy efficiency and sustainability: a BIM-based simulation study

This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.

Publication

21/02/2025

Panel insulation technology for more efficient building renovation

As renovation rates remain low across most of Europe, engineers are seeking more convenient and efficient methods to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. This article explores a modern renovation method that uses prefabricated panels to insulate a building’s envelope more effectively, helping to save energy and reduce heating costs.

Article

20/02/2025

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