Using recycled materials towards sustainable, eco-friendly building in hot regions – A Review

Authors

Mai W. Madkour Hosny A. Dewer, and Shaimaa M. Refaat

Abstract

Due to population growth and increased urban activity, there is a rise in waste production, which poses health and environmental risks. Additionally, the extraction and transportation of natural resources to places of employment require significant energy consumption, and the world has therefore moved to seek new alternatives away from traditional construction methods by recycling building materials such as concrete, brick, glass, wood, etc., or using new building materials such as rice straw, plastics, corks, etc., taking into account architectural design. The research is aimed at demonstrating that recycled materials have the potential to perform a better environmental performance by preserving the environment and the natural resources used to produce construction materials and providing energy of all kinds, as well as reducing costs.

Recommended Citation

Hosny A. Dewer, and Shaimaa M. Refaat, Mai W. Madkour (2024) "Using recycled materials towards sustainable, eco-friendly building in hot regions – A Review," Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, Article 34.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/erjeng/vol8/iss2/34