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Green Building and Sustainable Urban Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 10573

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Mahdi Shariati

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Division of Computational Mathematics and Engineering, Institute for Computational Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh 758307, Vietnam
Interests: composite beam; push out; shear connector; porous concrete; concrete technology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Undoubtedly, the construction industry has a great impact on the environment, economy, health, and productivity. Due to the recent developments in the construction industry, the necessary technology and knowledge are now provided for designers, builders, operators, and owners to have the best economic and environmental productivity by building green buildings. The origin of green building is the process of constructing environmentally friendly buildings and conserving energy. Especially in recent years, urban waste and environmental issues have become vital issues. Many recycling resources can be found in our living environment that, if not recycled, can cause significant environmental problems for our living environment, such as tires, iron powder, plastics, and so on. The important point is that these wastes can be reused in the construction industry. Using waste material in concrete manufacturing is an effective way to accomplish two goals: waste reduction and the addition of good and positive characteristics to concrete. Because the green concrete industry is growing, it is more important than ever to assess concrete-containing waste from all angles in order to determine its suitability. In this study, some experimental and numerical investigations have been conducted to evaluate the effect of waste materials on the compressive and tensile strength of concrete.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Impact of the construction industry on the environment, economy, health and productivity
  • Technology and knowledge in the construction industry
  • Environmental productivity of green building
  • Urban waste and environmental issues in the construction industry
  • The growth of the green concrete industry

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mahdi Shariati
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • green building
  • construction industry
  • conserving energy
  • waste material
  • green concrete

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Systematic Review of Green Building Trends in South Korea from 2001 to 2023 Using Research Topic Words
by Weicheng Ren and Kyunghwan Kim
Sustainability 2024, 16(5), 1772; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051772 - 21 Feb 2024
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In 2020, South Korea implemented the Green New Deal, and in 2022, it officially proposed the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To effectively promote the development of green buildings in South Korea, it is crucial to analyze their evolutionary trends and [...] Read more.
In 2020, South Korea implemented the Green New Deal, and in 2022, it officially proposed the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To effectively promote the development of green buildings in South Korea, it is crucial to analyze their evolutionary trends and processes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to summarize and predict the development trajectory of green buildings in South Korea by studying the research and development trends in this field. Accordingly, this study used content analysis as a research method to analyze 89 research papers and their subject words published from 2001 to 2023. Further in-depth analysis was conducted on five sub-dimensions: technical, economic, legal, systemic, and the popularization and development of green buildings. Since 2000, research has mainly focused on the improvement and development of evaluation index systems and the exploration of energy-saving technologies. In terms of the research and development of green building materials, there is a problem of slow development. In terms of green building management, there is a lack of specific management methods or systematic research. Economic aspects should be studied from the consumers’ perspective. Hence, opportunities and challenges coexist and require joint efforts from the government, academia, enterprises, and other parties. Full article
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Green Redevelopment of Industrial Brownfields: Driving Mechanism and Model
by Yang Zhang, Xiaomeng Luo, Shuqing Wang and Chang Liu
Sustainability 2023, 15(23), 16268; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316268 - 24 Nov 2023
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Rapid urban restructuring has exposed a large number of industrial brownfields, and common redevelopment has many disadvantages. To optimize the redevelopment effect, green redevelopment has become an important strategy for urban renewal. Combining the theory of planned behavior and the normative activation model, [...] Read more.
Rapid urban restructuring has exposed a large number of industrial brownfields, and common redevelopment has many disadvantages. To optimize the redevelopment effect, green redevelopment has become an important strategy for urban renewal. Combining the theory of planned behavior and the normative activation model, this study explains developers’ intention of green redevelopment action of industrial brownfields (GRIB) from rational and perceptual dimensions. The empirical analysis using partial least squares structural equation (PLS-SEM) obtained the following results: (1) The intention of green redevelopment is positively affected by three factors, personal norms, subjective norms, and attitude, in decreasing order of influence. (2) Perceptual behavior control is not statistically significant to developers’ green transformation intentions. (3) Using the corporate social responsibility for adjustment, the results show that corporate social responsibility has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between green redevelopment intention and green redevelopment behavior. It is suggested that the government should further formulate oriented incentive policies at the national and local levels to encourage green redevelopment to transform industrial brownfields. Concomitantly, the local governments should encourage developers with industry influence to carry out green regeneration practices, strengthen the publicity of green redevelopment knowledge, and strengthen the promotion and application of GRIB. Full article
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Evaluating the Influence of Hydrophobic Nano-Silica on Cement Mixtures for Corrosion-Resistant Concrete in Green Building and Sustainable Urban Development
by Mohammadfarid Alvansazyazdi, Fabricio Alvarez-Rea, Jhon Pinto-Montoya, Majid Khorami, Pablo M. Bonilla-Valladares, Alexis Debut and Mahdi Feizbahr
Sustainability 2023, 15(21), 15311; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115311 - 26 Oct 2023
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The use of hydrophobic nano-silica particles in concrete for improved corrosion resistance and durability has been explored in recent years, and its potential impact on sustainable urban development and green building practices has been studied. The impact of substituting hydrophobic nano-silica particles for [...] Read more.
The use of hydrophobic nano-silica particles in concrete for improved corrosion resistance and durability has been explored in recent years, and its potential impact on sustainable urban development and green building practices has been studied. The impact of substituting hydrophobic nano-silica particles for 2% of the cement weight in high-strength concrete mixes was investigated in this research. The study focuses on evaluating the physical-mechanical properties, including compressive strength, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and Poisson’s ratio. Additionally, the influence of these mixes on corrosion resistance is examined. The concrete designs feature a high strength of 42 MPa, and the hydrophilic nano-silica particles undergo functionalization processes to obtain hydrophobic properties. Contact angle measurements and water absorption tests confirm the hydrophobicity of the material. Physical, electrochemical, and electrical tests were conducted to determine the corrosion resistance contribution of the nano-silica particles when substituted at 2% of the cement weight. The research findings reveal that concrete containing nano-silica particles demonstrates improved physical-mechanical properties compared to other mixes. Incorporating nano-silica enhances concrete by accelerating hydration, increasing early-age strength, and providing hydrophobicity, resulting in improved physical-mechanical properties over other mixes. However, it was observed that the addition of hydrophobic and non-hydrophobic nano-silica tends to reduce corrosion resistance compared to concrete without these particles, despite exhibiting greater compactness. This suggests a direct influence of nano-silica on the corrosion phenomenon. Full article
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A Study on the Green Building Trend in China—From 2001 to 2022, Focusing on Research Topic Words
by Weicheng Ren and Kyunghwan Kim
Sustainability 2023, 15(18), 13505; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813505 - 9 Sep 2023
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The Chinese government has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Consequently, a shift towards green building development in the construction industry is inevitable. The purpose of this study is to summarize and predict the development direction of China’s green buildings by understanding [...] Read more.
The Chinese government has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Consequently, a shift towards green building development in the construction industry is inevitable. The purpose of this study is to summarize and predict the development direction of China’s green buildings by understanding their changing trends over time. Accordingly, this study employed content analysis as the research method to analyze 69 research papers and their topic words published from 2001 to 2022, with further in-depth analysis from four sub-dimensions: technical, economic, policy, and systemic. Overall, since 2000, China’s green building research has mainly focused on energy-saving technology and economic aspects, with particular attention being paid to the role of incentive policies. Research on the energy-saving renovation of existing buildings is insufficient, and research on building energy-saving management systems has been scarce. This may be related to China’s emphasis on technology and its neglect of management functions such as operations and maintenance. Considering the important role of management in the construction industry, it is crucial for the academic community to strengthen research on a comprehensive and systematic green building management system and for the Chinese government to increase its support for green building management and practices. Full article
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Development of DASH: Design Assessment Framework for Sustainable Housing
by Kratika Piparsania and Pratul Ch. Kalita
Sustainability 2022, 14(23), 15990; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142315990 - 30 Nov 2022
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The idea of sustainability is based on three pillars—environmental, economic, and social—per the Brundtland report. Housing is a type of architecture with which any occupant can connect. It is a place that supports an occupant’s physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs, which support [...] Read more.
The idea of sustainability is based on three pillars—environmental, economic, and social—per the Brundtland report. Housing is a type of architecture with which any occupant can connect. It is a place that supports an occupant’s physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs, which support their consciousness. The methodology used here includes an extensive literature review, followed by data collection and analysis in order to understand, achieve, and balance sustainability and its metrics. We could see an evident gap in current green building rating systems regarding the inclusion of social and cultural indicators. There is an inclination for quantitative approaches, such as energy, the environment, and resources. We found that it is viable to identify, recognize, and determine social and cultural indicators that are both tangible and intangible. In most research regarding the sustainable built environment, the participation and feedback are limited to industry experts and professionals, and residents are excluded. This study attempted to fill this gap by collecting data from Indian residents, thus validating social and cultural indicators according to occupants’ needs. With the help of indicators discovered in the literature review and by strengthening them further with data collection, a holistic framework was developed to achieve sustainability for housing. Full article
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Environmental Protection Is Not Relevant in the Perceived Quality of Life of Low-Income Housing Residents: A PLS-SEM Approach in the Brazilian Amazon
by Wylliam Bessa Santana and Luiz Maurício Furtado Maués
Sustainability 2022, 14(20), 13171; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013171 - 14 Oct 2022
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Meeting the needs of users is imperative in construction, especially those of low-income people. This research looks into the perceptions of low-income users concerning green building (GB) and discusses how building sustainability can contribute to improving their lives. To this end, a model [...] Read more.
Meeting the needs of users is imperative in construction, especially those of low-income people. This research looks into the perceptions of low-income users concerning green building (GB) and discusses how building sustainability can contribute to improving their lives. To this end, a model was developed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) relating the perceptions on residents’ quality of life with the GB criteria of Blue House Label (Selo Casa Azul—SCA), a Brazilian Sustainable Label. This model was based on data from a survey with 658 residents of the ‘Minha Casa, Minha Vida—MCMV’ (My Home, My Life) program, which is part of the Brazilian social housing system. The results of the model suggest that intangible issues such as the environmental protection criteria related to the construction of the building are not capable of influencing their perception of quality of life in the project. On the other hand, GB criteria capable of providing more practical benefits to low-income residents were broadly accepted, such as urban quality, GBT related to cost reduction, water management, and social practices. Furthermore, this article contributes to the discussion about sustainable social housing, the importance of adopting social criteria in GB, and the potential of environmental education to contribute to meeting sustainable development goals (SDG). Full article
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