Current and Emerging Materials for Zero Energy Buildings
摘要
Construction materials have been gaining attention and popularity in recent years due to the global warming and climate change concerns. This chapter aims to analyze and review current materials being used in construction, their advantages, and disadvantages, as well as promising material that may offer viable alternatives to our conventional materials in the future. Recent recycling technologies and advancements in material science enabling a new opportunity to potentially develop innovative and eco-friendly construction materials that maintain performance and reduce environmental impact.