Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices
This study critically examines the role of advanced energy-efficient materials and methodologies in substantially reducing the excessive energy demands of building construction, a key factor for mitigating environmental impacts. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including a comprehensive literature...
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| author | Ali Akbar Firoozi D.O. Oyejobi Ali Asghar Firoozi |
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| description | This study critically examines the role of advanced energy-efficient materials and methodologies in substantially reducing the excessive energy demands of building construction, a key factor for mitigating environmental impacts. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including a comprehensive literature review and analysis of multiple case studies, we delve into historical trends and current practices, assessing the potential of innovative materials to transform sustainable construction. Our findings reveal that the adoption of low-carbon materials and bioclimatic design principles can lead to a reduction in energy consumption by up to 30 % and CO2 emissions by up to 25 %. The integration of these materials and methods not only overcomes the limitations of traditional construction techniques but also significantly enhances the sustainability and operational efficiency of buildings. We advocate for the widespread adoption of these advanced practices across the construction industry, emphasizing the need for cohesive regulatory frameworks to facilitate this transition. This study underscores the crucial impact of strategic material selection and innovative design in achieving substantial energy efficiency improvements in the building sector. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cafc4e47fec54a7aa3cb2f4da22dac7d2025-08-20T03:49:46ZengElsevierCleaner Engineering and Technology2666-79082025-05-012610095710.1016/j.clet.2025.100957Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practicesAli Akbar Firoozi0D.O. Oyejobi1Ali Asghar Firoozi2Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Corresponding author.Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Selangor, MalaysiaThis study critically examines the role of advanced energy-efficient materials and methodologies in substantially reducing the excessive energy demands of building construction, a key factor for mitigating environmental impacts. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including a comprehensive literature review and analysis of multiple case studies, we delve into historical trends and current practices, assessing the potential of innovative materials to transform sustainable construction. Our findings reveal that the adoption of low-carbon materials and bioclimatic design principles can lead to a reduction in energy consumption by up to 30 % and CO2 emissions by up to 25 %. The integration of these materials and methods not only overcomes the limitations of traditional construction techniques but also significantly enhances the sustainability and operational efficiency of buildings. We advocate for the widespread adoption of these advanced practices across the construction industry, emphasizing the need for cohesive regulatory frameworks to facilitate this transition. This study underscores the crucial impact of strategic material selection and innovative design in achieving substantial energy efficiency improvements in the building sector.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790825000801Sustainable constructionBioclimatic designEnergy conservationInnovative construction materialsCO2 emission reduction |
| spellingShingle | Ali Akbar Firoozi D.O. Oyejobi Ali Asghar Firoozi Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices Cleaner Engineering and Technology Sustainable construction Bioclimatic design Energy conservation Innovative construction materials CO2 emission reduction |
| title | Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices |
| title_full | Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices |
| title_fullStr | Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices |
| title_short | Innovations in energy-efficient construction: Pioneering sustainable building practices |
| title_sort | innovations in energy efficient construction pioneering sustainable building practices |
| topic | Sustainable construction Bioclimatic design Energy conservation Innovative construction materials CO2 emission reduction |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790825000801 |
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