Dynamic insulation is a promising approach that allows the heat transmission rate through
building envelopes to vary in a controlled manner over time. Dynamic insulation's primary …

Circular bio-based building materials are “materials wholly or partly derived from renewable
biological origins, or by-products and biowaste of plant and/or animal biomass that can be …

Recently, the awareness of global warming was stimulated in terms of material usage.
Interestingly, the incorporation between fiber reinforcement and epoxy resin was applied in …

Bio-based materials represent a promising alternative in building envelope applications,
with the aim of improving in-use energy efficiency. They have the advantage of being …

This study was aimed to determine the mechanical strength of composites made from Agave
cantala with an unsaturated polyester matrix and microcrystalline cellulose. Cantala fiber …

Hollow sandcrete blocks constitute more than 90% of residential building construction in
developing countries especially in West Africa. Over-reliance on dredged river sands and …

A continuous increase in energy prices and the growing concern about global warming has
created an urge to increase the energy efficiency of residential buildings. In this paper, the …

The use of natural fibers as a main component in biocomposite materials for structural
strengthening is a field of growing interest in the scientific community. This interest arises …

Using circular bio-based building materials is considered a promising solution to reduce the
environmental impacts of the construction industry. To identify the pros and cons of these …

This paper models the retrofitting of traditional rural dwellings in Uganda by introducing
passive cooling and daylighting measures. With climate change, outdoor temperatures in …