On a global scale, millions of tons of diverse agricultural residues are generated annually.
Most of these wastes are burned or dumped in landfills, which causes environmental …

This study evaluates the effect of chemical additives such as cement, wood fly ash, and
calcium bentonite on the mechanical and thermal insulation of rammed earth (RE) material …

Bio-based insulation materials (BbIMs) represent a potential alternative to conventional
insulations, with their characteristics that favor a negative-carbon built environment …

To reduce the significant carbon emissions associated with construction materials, there is
growing recognition of the potential for bio-based resources, including materials derived …

It is known that insulation panels made from natural fibers have great potential as raw
materials for manufacturing various thermal insulators. Their insulating properties are due …

In recent years, natural-fiber composite building materials have experienced a revival and
have become an important area of interest for the international building and scientific …

This article presents the results of a systematic review investigating the potential of
agricultural wastes as sustainable and low-carbon alternatives in reinforced concrete (RC) …

There is an increasing awareness for adapting bioclimatic construction practices using agro-
based green building materials to reduce the global warming impacts pertaining to the …

The reinforced efficiency of steel fibers in composites is closely related to their spatial
orientation, which can be generally driven by the external magnetic force and restricted by …

The moisture content of materials in building structures is a factor that affects the amount of
heat losses through the building envelope. In the context of the current demands for …