Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly
in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Biomaterials derived from …

Wood is a renewable resource with excellent qualities and the potential to become a key
element of a future bioeconomy. The increasing environmental awareness and drive to …

Building operations will be the most critical step in completing the “last mile” of global carbon
neutrality. To seek the best practical path to decarbonize commercial building operations …

Cement is used globally in construction materials for nearly all civil infrastructure systems
supporting improved quality of life, and there is currently no substitute that can meet its …

Decarbonization strategies for the cement and concrete sector have relied heavily on supply-
side technologies, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), masking opportunities for …

Buildings and the construction industry are top contributors to climate change, and structures
account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. While a body of …

Using engineered wood for construction has been discussed for climate change mitigation. It
remains unclear where and in which way the additional demand for wooden construction …

The increasing interest in bio-based construction materials has resulted in the emergence of
the concept of “buildings as a carbon sink”. Quantifying and comparing the effects of carbon …

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors of CO 2 emissions. To achieve the
goal of carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, China needs to develop …

The large fluctuations in traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic provide an unparalleled
opportunity to assess vehicle emission control efficacy. Here we develop a random-forest …