Description
The construction industry, a cornerstone of modern development, must meet the growing demand for new buildings while minimizing environmental impact. As global populations rise and living standards improve, the need for sustainable building practices has never been more apparent. Traditional construction methods and materials contribute significantly to carbon emissions, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions that balance development needs with environmental stewardship.
Innovations in Energy Efficient Construction Through Sustainable Materials offers a comprehensive response to this pressing problem. The book explores pioneering approaches to building design and construction, focusing on the use of alternative, low-carbon materials and advanced technologies. It provides an in-depth analysis of current and future trends in sustainable construction, covering topics such as recycling waste materials, utilizing biodegradable resources, and implementing energy-efficient designs. By presenting a variety of research fields and practical applications, the book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world solutions, making it an essential resource for industry professionals, researchers, and advanced students.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Ed.)
Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano
is accredited as Full Professor by AQU-Catalunya (March 2023). Tenured Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design, area of Building Systems, within the Institute of Technology of Universidad CEU San Pablo. Coordinator of the subjects Building Systems as well as Electrical and Lighting systems. Professor Accredited by ANECA in the figures of Tenured Professor. Two six-year research period by CNEAI (last period 2016-2021). Coordinator of the post-graduate degree of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Buildings and Coordinator of the Laboratory of Building Systems within Universidad CEU San Pablo. Coordinator of line 2: Innovation, Construction and Technology, in the Doctoral Program of Composition, History and Techniques in Architecture and Urbanism. Extraordinary Doctorate Award. San Pablo CEU University. 57 impact articles in the last 5 years. H Index:17. Editor of 8 JCR-indexed journals (140 edited articles, indexed in the JCR). Principal Investigator of the ARIE Group: Architecture, Efficient Installations. CEU San Pablo University