We conducted a systematic literature review of 44 prospective studies that apply the
combination of material flow analysis and life cycle assessment. Our study investigates the …

Housing accounts for a high proportion of our anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and represents a large environmental footprint, particularly when supporting …

Urbanization is considered a main driver of building material consumption. Nevertheless,
statements on links between urbanization and resource consumption remain qualitative …

The urban building stock has a high demand for materials and energy, exerting tremendous
pressure on natural resources. A current research trend is to integrate Building Material …

Road infrastructure is an integral part of built environment stocks, as it delivers essential
social and economic services. While previous work has assessed material stocks, flows, and …

Greenhouse gas emissions from building construction─ ie, the embodied carbon in
buildings─ are a significant and growing contributor to the climate crisis. However, our …

With the growing global demand for cooling, there is a critical need for sustainable solutions
that efficiently provide both heating and cooling. Fifth-generation district heating and cooling …

The way we plan and design our landscapes, infrastructure, and cities has to transform if we
want to meet the needs of our society and address climate change without breaching the …

Building stock models can provide information on the current and future environmental
impacts of buildings. Therefore, these models are useful tools for identifying trajectories that …

Suburban sprawl emerged during the 20th century alongside the widespread ownership of
cars. This type of low-density housing generates enduring car dependency due to the long …