TY - JOUR A1 - Fini, E. H. A1 - Poulikakos, L. A1 - de Claville Christiansen, J. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Parast, M. M. T1 - Toward sustainability in the built environment: An integrative approach N2 - The built environment significantly impacts the health of individuals and populations in various ways. The health and durability of the built environment are intertwined with availability ofnaturally occurring and man-made resources and their supply chains. Therefore, resource con­ servation is a key to ensure sustainability of built environments. Many industrial wastes can be turned into valuable resources for reuse in construction of the built environment. For instance, biowaste (woody/ leafy biomass and animal waste) have been used to make construction adhesives (Fini et al., 2011), some urban wastes have been used in road construction (Poulikakos et al., 2017; Schmidt et al., 2021), end of life plastics and polymers have made their way to roadway construction, bio-oils and algae harvested from wastewater treatment plants has been used to make antiaging for outdoor building elements to mitigate UV aging (Kabir et al., 2021); sulfur has been used as an extender in asphalt and recycled mineral powders such as silica and alumina have been used to increase strength and durability against acidic compounds (Fini et al., 2019). These are just a few examples of recycling venues with beneficial uses in the built environment. The construction and operation of the built environment and the traffic that it attracts or facilitates significantly contribute to the emis­ sion of greenhouse gasses (GHG) and cause air pollution. The direct and indirect impacts of GHG and air pollutants on the environment and so­ cieties have been weil established. The built environment can be used as a powerful platform not only for recycling and resource conservation but also to remove near-ground gaseous contaminants. This can be done via tailored design and engineering of adsorptive construction materials via recycling of waste materials. For instance, advanced sorbent systems can be made for removing C02, H2S, and formaldehyde from air. This re­ quires tailored sorbent design, topology optimization, and catalytic conversion of collected gaseous compounds to name a few. This special issue covers innovative materials, methods, and man­ agement practices which aim to simultaneously address durability ofthe built environment, air quality, resource conservation, and supply chain resilience. Such innovative materials, methods, and management prac­ tices will transform the built environment into not only an active contributor to no waste, no pollution for healthy environment, but also a medium that converts the waste and pollution into beneficial products for use in the built environment, thereby promoting resource conser­ vation. Followings are examples of topics that the special issue is interested in: • Venuses to advance resource conservation specifically via novel ap­ proaches in the built environment. • Innovative construction materials for passive or active adsorption of harmful gaseous emissions to conserve air, energy, and water. • Advanced materials, methods, and management practices to pro­ mote well-being of the built environment. • Smart buildings to promote resource conservation. • Research convergence in the built environment for zero waste, zero pollution economy. KW - Impacts KW - Resource PY - 2021 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105676 VL - 172 SP - 1 EP - 2 PB - Elsevier AN - OPUS4-58402 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Fini, E. A1 - Kazemi, M. A1 - Poulikakos, L. A1 - de Claville Christiansen, J. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Parast, M. T1 - Toward Sustainability in the Built Environment: An Integrative Approach N2 - The built environment refers to the human-made surroundings within which people reside and work, including buildings, green spaces, streets, urban centers, and critical infrastructure like water and energy networks. This sector holds a pivotal place in the global economy, contributing to approximately 10 percent of the global gross domestic product (Tokede et al., 2022). However, its importance extends far beyond monetary metrics, exerting a profound influence on emissions, resource utilization, and land use transformations across various industries. Notably, this sector stands responsible for more than one-third of global final energy consumption, underscoring its substantial contribution of nearly 40 % to global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions while consuming nearly 60 percent of the world’s total raw materials (Tokede et al., 2022; Thiedeitz et al., 2022). The recent surge in population and urbanization has exacerbated diverse challenges associated with the built environment, such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, energy inefficiency, and economic instability (Corona et al., 2019). Addressing these multifaceted issues is crucial for fostering sustainability within the built environment. Accelerating the transition toward creating built environments that are circular, well-balanced, inclusive, and resilient, while achieving net� zero emissions, stands as a paramount necessity. This shift is vital to accommodate the future spatial requirements and combat global warming, particularly in light of the rapid urbanization observed in developing nations. One effective strategy for advancing sustainability within the built environment involves material conservation through engineering approaches. A key facet of this approach involves the judicious utilization of engineered waste materials, such as waste plastics, recycled concrete aggregates, and recycled asphalt, among others. These materials can be efficiently employed, accompanied by streamlined resource management practices, to mitigate resource depletion and curtail the release of toxic pollutants typically associated with conventional material production. Furthermore, the customization of design and engineering processes for adsorptive waste materials, exemplified by zeolites, can play a pivotal role in removing gaseous pollutants present in the vicinity. This comprehensive approach is essential for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by resource scarcity and accumulating waste materials, while simultaneously nurturing sustainable development (Fini et al., 2021). Therefore, the development of practical methods and tools to facil� itate the incorporation of resource conservation and recycling into the establishment of sustainable built environments becomes an urgent imperative. The objective of this special issue is to demonstrate the myriad opportunities for enhancing the sustainability and health of the built environment. This is accomplished through the presentation of novel perspectives, data, models, frameworks, and innovative approaches designed to prevent or mitigate long-term unintended consequences. The overarching goal is to integrate sustainable practices into the fabric of the built environment and actively contribute to the global pursuit of carbon neutrality. By advancing strategies and approaches conducive to sustainable built environments, we strive to deepen our understanding of the most favorable pathways to toward achieving lowcarbon development. Moreover, these endeavors bolster resilience in the face of the profound challenges posed by the rapid onset of climate change. This special issue comprises 21 articles, collectively illuminating the vast potential to enhance the sustainability and health of the built environment. These articles introduce fresh insights, new datasets, nuanced models, and robust frameworks, all dedicated to fortifying the sustainability and health aspects of the built environment. Additionally, this special issue serves as a platform for highlighting innovative approaches geared toward averting or mitigating undesirable long-term consequences. Notably, these articles coalesce around four central themes: (1) Materials Aspects of Sustainability, (2) Management Aspects of Sustainability, (3) Technology Aspects of Sustainability, and (4) Health Aspects of Sustainability. Overall, this special issue reflects the most recent scientific advances in constructing a more sustainable, carbon-neutral future. KW - Recycling KW - Conservation KW - Resources PY - 2024 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107241 SN - 0921-3449 VL - 201 SP - 1 EP - 4 PB - Elsevier B.V. AN - OPUS4-61561 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -