Circular Economy

In the heart of Europe, a pressing issue looms large: energy poverty. With 54 million Europeans struggling to afford essential energy services, the urgency to address this crisis has never been more pronounced. Enter Carmen Díaz-López, a researcher f

In the quest to build a more sustainable future, the construction industry is grappling with a significant challenge: how to measure and implement circular economy principles effectively. A recent study led by Joana dos Santos Gonçalves from VITO/Ene

In the face of escalating climate change and resource depletion, the construction industry is under immense pressure to transform its practices. A recent study led by Cagla Keles, from the Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineerin

In the heart of Taipei, where the urban landscape is a blend of modernity and aging infrastructure, a pressing issue looms large: the management of construction and demolition waste (CDW). Dr. Chi-Feng Chen, a prominent researcher from the Department

In the rapidly evolving energy sector, the construction of underground transmission networks for transporting energy resources like gas, hydrogen, and electricity is increasingly reliant on trenchless technologies. These methods, which minimize earth

In the bustling world of construction, a quiet revolution is underway, one that promises to reshape not just the buildings we inhabit, but the very foundations of our economy and environment. At the heart of this transformation lies the circular econ

In the midst of a global push for sustainability, a groundbreaking study led by Abdulaziz AlJaber from the University of Birmingham has shed light on the feasibility of implementing circular economy (CE) strategies in the building sector. The researc

In the dynamic world of construction, the integration of sustainable practices has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. However, with the increasing complexity of sustainable construction projects (SCPs), managing risks has become a critic

Recent research led by Raksiri Sukkarak from the Department of Teacher Training in Civil Engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok has unveiled a promising application for stone dust, a by-product of stone aggregate process

In an innovative stride towards a sustainable future, a recent study led by Despina Vamvuka from the School of Mineral Resources Engineering at the Technical University of Crete explores the dual role of building wastes and red mud as effective catal