The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Introduction
The
adoption
of
biogenic
building
materials
is
an
important
step
towards
decarbonizing
the
construction
industry.
However,
a
number
constraints
limit
their
wider
in
Objective
To
determine
and
analyse
financial
(FC)
to
materials;
examine
how
they
relate
one
another;
provide
strategy
for
overcoming
promote
utilization
construction.
Methods
data
study
was
obtained
using
methodical
review
related
literature
expert-based
survey
while
results
were
analysed
decision-making
trial
evaluation
laboratory
(DEMATEL)
technique.
Results
findings
indicate
that
most
critical
with
strongest
level
cause
on
other
FC
are
high
initial
costs
(FC3),
design
&
production
cost
(FC4),
lack
standardization
certification
(FC7),
difficulty
upscaling
(FC1),
limited
access
capital
financing
options
(FC8).
Conclusion
This
contributes
advancing
knowledge
sustainable
practices
by
determining
understanding
specific
impede
widespread
within
By
addressing
these
constraints,
promotes
sector,
contributing
environmental
conservation
resource
efficiency.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 1190 - 1190
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
As
the
construction
industry
moves
toward
sustainable
building
practices,
incorporating
wood-based
materials
into
envelope
systems
has
become
a
priority.
This
paper
investigates
environmental
impact
of
three
custom
bio-composite
Façade
System
Modules
(FSMs)
through
an
Embodied
Carbon
Assessment
(ECA),
focused
on
Global
Warming
Potential
indicator
life
cycle
stages
from
cradle
to
practical
completion
(A1–A5).
The
evaluated
FSMs
were
developed
within
Basajaun
H2020
project
(G.A.
862942),
by
substituting
and
combining
conventional
with
other
products
form
hybrids
bio-based
polymers
wood.
A
benchmark
ECA
was
conducted,
simulating
alternative
devised
common
practice
solutions
for
curtain
wall
façade
facilitate
comprehensive
comparison.
inventory
encompassed
detailed
technical
information,
fostering
utilization
primary
data
accuracy.
study
particularly
highlights
considerations
over
technological
modules
that
incorporate
increased
use
components
novel
material:
frame
profiles,
insulation
equipment,
seal
system.
Despite
challenges
due
FSMs’
weight,
findings
reveal
replacing
currently
used
bio-composites
reduced
embodied
emissions,
aluminum
profiles.
insights
presented
here
offer
indicators
circular,
environmentally
conscious,
bio-composed
envelopes,
emphasizing
need
continued
analysis
refinements
as
consequence
increasing
accuracy
available
supply
chain
concerning
end-of-life
scenarios.
Resources,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 124 - 124
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
The
emergence
of
plant-based
building
materials
is
supported
by
several
factors,
such
as
shortages,
adverse
effects,
and
quality
deficits
conventional
resources,
strict
legislative
frameworks
targeting
the
realization
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
growing
environmental
awareness
on
individual
stakeholder
levels.
To
support
these
findings,
this
paper
aimed
to
assess
relevance
green
in
construction
industry
highlight
most
widespread
thoroughly
studied
compounds
literature,
using
bibliometric
analysis.
By
evaluating
977
publications
from
453
sources,
results
show
that
total
number
relevant
papers
has
increased
yearly,
while
belonged
engineering
discipline.
Most
articles
were
dedicated
one
or
more
SDGs,
which
was
confirmed
comprehensive
representation
elaboration
“green”,
“environmental”,
“sustainability”
aspects
regarding
topics
“materials”
“building”
frequent
terms.
Additionally,
a
wide
range
are
evaluated
literature;
primarily
used
improve
materials’
mechanical
properties,
many
also
tested
substitutes
for
ones.
In
conclusion,
transition
aided
scientific
community
proposing
supplements
alternatives
well-known
practices;
however,
further
in-depth
studies
needed
verify
applicability
novelties
gain
uniform
acceptance
foster
expansion
sustainability
initiatives
sector.
Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100070 - 100070
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
The
bioeconomy
is
generally
understood
as
an
economy
in
which
sustainably-sourced
renewable
bio-based
resources
are
used
for
the
production
of
food,
energy
and
other
products
services.
Expectations
high
its
potential
to
support
transition
away
from
a
fossil
fuel-based
help
address
complex
issues
such
climate
change
biodiversity
depletion.
However,
given
cross-sectoral
nature
key
focus
on
innovation,
tensions
can
emerge
between
goals
need
regulation
activities.
In
particular,
there
recognition
(a)
sustainability
resource
efficiency,
(b)
manage
competing
interests
(c)
provide
coherence
innovation
support.
To
identify
how
may
be
acting
barrier
/
or
driver
Ireland,
interviews
were
conducted
with
range
stakeholder
organisations.
Analysis
revealed
four
barriers,
relating
financial
tools
feedin
tariffs,
more
flexible
approaches
regulating
use
waste
materials,
closing
gap
activity
addressing
planning
issues.
two
drivers
identified
highlight
positive
role
supporting
enabling
development,
especially
terms
using
innovative
approaches.
Associated
challenges
include
genuine
public
participation
provision
policy-makers
design
implementation
effective
regulatory
framework.
