69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Traditional vs. Modern Materials. An Ecological Review
Traditional vs. Modern Materials. An Ecological Review compares the embodied energy and carbon of earth (0.5-1.5 MJ/kg), stone (0.8-3.0 MJ/k...
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69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Wood, Steel or Concrete. A Comparison from a Green Perspective
The comparison of wood, steel or Concrete. A Comparison from a green perspective reveals embodied carbon differences of up to 10 times: CLT...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3Environmental Impact of Construction Materials, What You Need to Know
The environmental impact of Construction, what you need to know: the construction materials industry generates 11% of global CO2 emissions (...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3The Life Cycle of Materials and Its Importance in Sustainable Construction
The life cycle of materials and its importance in sustainable construction is quantified through LCA methodology (ISO 14040/EN 15978): cemen...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Passive Systems for Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Ventilation in Buildings
Passive systems for heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation in buildings exploit free energy sources (sun, wind, thermal mass, water) to...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3How to Choose Sustainable Materials for Your Construction Project
Choosing sustainable materials for a construction project requires evaluating 6 quantifiable criteria: embodied carbon (EPD per EN 15804: di...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628cacPrincipios básicos y beneficios de los sistemas pasivos
Passive systems reduce heating and cooling energy demand by 50% to 90% compared to conventional buildings, with construction premiums of 5%...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Fundamental Elements of Sustainable Architecture
Sustainable architecture is built on quantifiable fundamental elements: thermal envelope, orientation, ventilation, water management, materi...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Practical Examples and Case Studies of Buildings with Passive Systems
Passive systems can reduce building energy consumption by up to 90% compared to conventional construction. This article presents verified pr...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Examples of Passive Systems in Spanish Monuments
Spanish monuments integrate passive climate control systems that have been functioning for centuries without energy consumption. This articl...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Site-Responsive Design to Harness Natural Conditions for Energy Performance
Site-responsive design to harness natural conditions — sun, wind, water, vegetation, and topography — reduces building energy demand by 40-7...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca0Technologies and Materials for Enhancing Natural Daylighting in Buildings
Technologies and materials for enhancing natural daylighting include spectrally selective glazing (Tv/g ratio exceeding 1.5), translucent po...