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 |