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Jaroslav Pokorný, Lucie Zárybnická, Radek ?evcík and Lubo? Podolka
Plastics represent an integral part of our everyday lives, with various functions from packaging materials to insulation layers in our buildings. Pure expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a good example of a fully recyclable material. However, once polluted wit...
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Pawel Lisowski and Michal A. Glinicki
The wide use of multi-component cement of highly reduced Portland clinker factor is largely impeded by detrimental changes in the rheological properties of concrete mixes, a substantial reduction in the early rate of cement hardening, and sometimes the i...
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Kheir Al-Kodmany
The greenery-covered tall building, an innovative building typology that substantially integrates vegetation into the design, promises to transform urban landscapes into more sustainable and livable spaces. This paper explores the concept of greenery-cov...
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Eddy Yusslee and Sherif Beskhyroun
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have been widely used as an alternative to Portland cement. This production of AAMs emits lesser carbon dioxide by utilizing industrial waste products to make this cement binder technology greener and more sustainable. T...
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João Miguel Peres Medeiros and Luigi Di Sarno
A greener and more sustainable option is proposed to shift the construction paradigm of high embedded carbon values in concrete and the frequency of repairs when it cracks. Using low-carbon concrete with a bacterial self-healing agent can reduce the embe...
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Ismail Luhar, Salmabanu Luhar, Pericles Savva, Antreas Theodosiou, Michael F. Petrou and Demetris Nicolaides
Recently, research attention has been drawn to the application of novel, unique, and innovative types of construction materials to fulfil diverse objectives associated with the ground-breaking concept of ?Greener Architecture?, in order to improve the ov...
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Florencia Franzini, Ritva Toivonen and Anne Toppinen
As the construction sector continues to be associated with highly energy-intensive practices leading to excessive carbon emissions, governments in many countries are promoting a shift towards greener building practices, like the use of wood in multistory...
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Karol J. Kowalski, Jan Król, Piotr Radziszewski, Raquel Casado, ... Matt Wayman
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It is estimated that more than 90% of the 5.2 million kilometers of European paved roads and highways are surfaced with asphalt. Also, about 44% of goods are transported by road in the EU; maintaining their condition whilst in transit is crucial for the ...
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Sara Anastasio, Joëlle De Visscher, Matthew Wayman, Nicolas Bueche, ... Bastien Schobinger
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Increasing attention being paid to the environmental impact of construction activities has led to the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for the purpose of producing standardized assessments. Facilitating the comparison of the environme...
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Shashwath Sreedhar, Prathmesh Jichkar, Krishna Prapoorna Biligiri
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With increasing urbanization and living standards of people in India, there is certainty that there will be a substantial increase in human activities such as transportation infrastructure development, and associated rise in energy demand. Thus, it is im...
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