The construction industry plays a critical role in Circular Economy (CE) transition because of
its significant resource intensity. However, construction CE is limited due to its unique …

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is expected to a sustainable solution to alter the virgin
aggregate concrete (VAC) in structural use. While it is able to address environmental issues …

This study presents the effects of using supplementary cementing materials and recycled
concrete aggregates (RCA) in concrete, with emphasis on the ability of using high volumes …

The extensive exploitation of natural resources, together with an inefficient use of end-of-life
materials, results in the generation of vast amounts of waste. The current material streams …

Buildings are responsible for more than 40% of global energy usage and as much as 33% of
global greenhouse gas emissions in both developed and developing countries. However …

Implementing thermal insulation on the building has been acknowledged as a highly
effective way to achieve cost-effective energy conservation. For implementing thermal …

Additive manufacturing of fully recyclable walls, made of a composite of renewable
secondary resources, offers the wood construction industry the possibility to manufacture …

Abstract The Circular Economy (CE) has become increasingly important across various
industries. It challenges the traditional take-make-dispose approach and aims to maximize …

Built environment, also referred to as the product of construction industry, has exerted
tremendous impact on the natural environment. Circular economy aims to decouple the …

Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM) is regarded as a potential vehicle to
tremendously improve the information flow throughout the life cycle of a building. The …