Paradigm Shifts in Building Construction Priorities in the Last Decade

Priyadarshani, S and Rao, RR and Mani, M (2024) Paradigm Shifts in Building Construction Priorities in the Last Decade. In: Journal of the Indian Institute of Science .

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Abstract

Buildings are amongst the fundamental needs to human settlements. Present construction industry accounts for nearly 40 of the global GHG emissions. With the raising concerns due to climate change, and corresponding global temperature rise, sustainable practices in building construction is of paramount importance. This article discusses the developments in building technologies focusing on energy efficiency, low carbon, and comfortable & healthy building practices in the last decade. Areas of key technical advancement, current trends in their application, challenges, and potential future research directions have been discussed. © Indian Institute of Science 2024.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of the Indian Institute of Science
Publisher:	Springer
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to the publisher.
Keywords:	Carbon capture and utilization; Carbon cycle; Carbon sequestration; Low emission, Building construction; Buildings materials; Carbon neutralities; Energy; GHG emission; GHGs emissions; Human settlements; In-buildings; Occupant wellness; Paradigm shifts, Sustainable building
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Centre for Sustainable Technologies (formerly ASTRA)
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2024 09:24
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2024 09:24
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/86139

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