Green Building Materials and Sustainable Practices: Environmental Impact and Shaping the Future of Civil Engineering

Document Type : Review article

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1 Construction Engineering Department, Faulty of Engineering, Egyptian Russian University Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt

2 President of the Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Cairo-Suez Road, Cairo, Egypt./ Construction Engineering Department, Faulty of Engineering, Egyptian Russian University Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt

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As sustainability increases in importance, civil engineering is forced to respond by integrating green building materials into the construction industry. This essay discusses new materials, including self-healing concrete and bio-cement, through several case studies, observing their potential for use in both structural and non-structural applications. Following Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research, the article spreads the most important green advantages of the materials, i.e., lower carbon emissions, better disposal, and higher long-term sustainability. It additionally points out effective disposal methods by which these eco-friendly materials further reduce their environmental footprint beyond their primary use. In addition, the paper goes on to address future material innovation, the function of smart buildings in energy efficiency, and legislative incentives for green building. These are trends that are indicative of the increasing trend within the construction industry towards sustainability with the aim of achieving environmental targets and enhancing building quality, life, and service life. The trend is crucial in determining the future of sustainable construction.

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