Table 1: International research works that develop alternative eco-efficient construction products and systems.

Authors Construction Product or System Results
[22] Wood and plastic composite with microencapsulated phase change of PCM Energy saving and improvement of energy efficiency
[23] [24] Natural bamboo: Pressed boards Improvement of sustainability including case studies
[25] [26] [27] Laminated/composite bamboo panels Sufficient resistance with minimum thickness
[28] Compound based on gypsum and wood aggregates from demolitions of rehabilitation works Improvement of thermal properties of the compound. Reduction of mechanical resistance
[29] [30] Plaster with mica or vermiculite aggregates. Plaster reinforced with CDW from mineral wool fibres Improvement of energy efficiency
[31] Structural concrete and pavement blocks with glass waste The addition of glass waste improves the product life cycle, durability and structural behaviour
[32] Hydraulic mortars using recycled plastic Improvement of fire behaviour and sustainability
[33] Panels with plasterboard waste and recycled concrete Minimization of the environmental impact of façades construction. Same mechanical benefits as those made of natural resources
[34] Cold bituminous mixtures with CDW aggregates Reduction of resistance and natural resources consumption
[35] Structural concrete with recycled aggregates Reduction of resistance and natural resources consumption
[36] Blocks of recycled plastics (including EPS) and cement Resistance reduction. Improvement of energy efficiency
[37] [38] [39] [40] Bricks with recycled aggregates from brick dust and clay tiles Lower weight and cost. Accomplishment of environmental values of the origin country. Significant decrease of compressive resistance and increase of water absorption degree
[41] Concretes with CDW and cement Reduction of natural resources consumption
[42] Plaster or plaster boards with recycled EPS Improvement of energy efficiency
[43] [44] Cobblestones with crushed ceramic materials The water absorption degree is higher than the one for similar products on the market
[45] Panels made of ashes from thermal power plants and cement Minimization of the environmental impact in façades. Same mechanical benefits as those made of natural resources
[46] [47] Plaster reinforced with glass fibres Reduction of resource consumption. Improvement of durability
[48] Gypsum with lightweight cork aggregates Improvement of energy efficiency
[49] Non-structural concrete blocks incorporating EVA waste Improvement of energy efficiency
[50] Composites with cork as raw material Improvement of energy efficiency
[51] Structural concrete and blocks with cork aggregates Reduction of thermal conductivity
[52] [53] Reinforced plaster with aggregates of crushed tires Improvement of energy efficiency. Resistance reduction
[54] [55] Plaster with aggregates of crushed rice husk residues Reduction of resource consumption. Resistance reduction
[56] Bricks using marginal soil instead of cooked clay Improvement of sustainability
[57] [58] Bricks of compact soil Increase of water absorption degree compared to traditional pieces
[59] [60] Photocatalytic mortars Reduction of environmental impact
[61] Lightweight multilayer composite walls High level of thermal performance and interior comfort
[62] Development of “trombe” wall system Improvement of energy efficiency