Conventionally, in a linear economy, C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste was
considered as zero value materials, and, as a result of that, most C&D waste materials …

Abstract The Construction Industry is responsible for over 30% of the extraction of natural
resources, as well as 25% of solid waste generated in the world. This happens because the …

The built environment puts major pressure on the natural environment; its role in
transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is therefore fundamental. However, current CE …

Health and well-being are vitally important aspects of people centric building design and are
the roots of productivity. Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a collection of factors that can …

Construction has been accused of causing environmental problems ranging from excessive
consumption of global resources both in terms of construction and building operation to the …

Over the past half century, a discourse emphasizing environmental constraints and limits
has both informed and provided many valuable ways of responding to complex …

It is clear that the climate is changing and ecosystems are becoming severely degraded.
Humans must mitigate the causes of, and adapt to, climate change and the loss of …

There is an increasing complexity and interplay between all the issues associated with
property portfolio decisions. This paper explores the relationships between financial …

The adversarial effects of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on the environment are
on the increase. While materials such as metals, wood, glass and plastics are segregated …

A major fraction of building materials is transformed into waste at the end of a building's life
cycle. For sustainability reasons, it is of importance to maintain or recycle urban stocks, and …