Sustainability in the construction industry: A systematic review of the literature

L Lima, E Trindade, L Alencar, M Alencar… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction industry is criticized for causing adverse impacts on the environment. To
minimize these impacts, the industry has been seeking to introduce sustainable practices …

A comprehensive review on the application of renewable waste tire rubbers and fibers in sustainable concrete

MMU Islam, J Li, R Roychand, M Saberian… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Modern civilization is currently steering toward sustainability due to environmental issues,
such as the diminution of natural resources and the spawning of enormous wastes. Waste …

[HTML][HTML] A scientometric review of waste material utilization in concrete for sustainable construction

W Ahmad, A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, F Aslam… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, contributing
significantly to energy consumption, resource depletion, and CO 2 emissions. This sector is …

A bibliometric review of net zero energy building research 1995–2022

H Omrany, R Chang, V Soebarto, Y Zhang… - Energy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of three-decade research
developments in the field of Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) by using bibliometric …

Review of global research advances towards net-zero emissions buildings

E Ohene, APC Chan, A Darko - Energy and buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
Net-zero emissions buildings (NZEBs) are essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and tackling climate change. Several studies have been conducted on NZEBs. However, a …

Scientometric review of global research trends on green buildings in construction journals from 1992 to 2018

IY Wuni, GQP Shen, R Osei-Kyei - Energy and buildings, 2019 - Elsevier
Following the 1960s environmental movement and the energy crisis in the 70s, evidence
spurred research on renewable energy and energy efficiency practices. As a result, the …

Engineered bamboo and bamboo-reinforced concrete elements as sustainable building materials: A review

A Bala, S Gupta - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Laminated bamboo and bamboo scrimber are value-added engineered forms of bamboo
produced in standard shape and size, with better physical and mechanical characteristics …

A systematic review of waste materials in cement-based composites for construction applications

X Li, D Qin, Y Hu, W Ahmad, A Ahmad, F Aslam… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a remarkable impact of the construction industry on the environment, contributing
considerably to CO 2 emissions, natural resource dwindling, and energy demand. The …

Potential use of recycled plastic and rubber aggregate in cementitious materials for sustainable construction: A review

R Alyousef, W Ahmad, A Ahmad, F Aslam… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increased awareness of the environment has contributed to concerns regarding our
indiscriminate disposal of plastic and rubber wastes that cause landfill problems. During the …

Evaluating urban quality: Indicators and assessment tools for smart sustainable cities

C Garau, VM Pavan - Sustainability, 2018 - mdpi.com
The analysis of urban sustainability is key to urban planning, and its usefulness extends to
smart cities. Analyses of urban quality typically focus on applying methodologies that …