Soil improvement using biopolymers has attracted considerable attention in recent years,
with the aim to reduce the harmful environmental effects of traditional materials, such as …

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

The paper reports experimental research regarding the mechanical characteristics of
concrete reinforced with natural cellulosic fibers like jute, sisal, sugarcane, and coconut …

The adoption of more sustainable behaviors, particularly in what concerns to the reduction of
energy consumption and the emissions of greenhouse gases, is nowadays a priority. The …

The use of excavated earth is a circular and carbon neutral solution gaining growing
interest. However, its high variability in properties makes it difficult to master as raw materials …

Masonry structures are complex systems that require a thorough and detailed knowledge
and information regarding their behavior under seismic loading. Appropriate modeling of a …

Low cost building materials, thermal comfort, energy consumption reduction and lower
carbon dioxide emissions are the main reasons for the renewed interest in the exploitation of …

We present evidence that in~ 1650 BCE (~ 3600 years ago), a cosmic airburst destroyed
Tall el-Hammam, a Middle-Bronze-Age city in the southern Jordan Valley northeast of the …

Adobe buildings are located in many countries and are often constructed with fiber
reinforced bricks, which are composite materials made of soil, water, and natural or artificial …

The Earth construction is the oldest building practice on the world. Around 30% of the world
population lives in buildings made of earth materials. These materials offer economic and …