Eco-efficient Construction: The Utilization of Nanotechnology and 3D Printing in the Sustainable Building Practices of the AEC Industry

9 pages•Published: May 15, 2022

Janay O'leary, Ibukun Awolusi, Ammar Alzarrad and Chukwuma Nnaji

Abstract

Eco-efficient construction is a broad topic that incorporates many facets of high-performance building practices, sustainability principles, life-cycle analysis considerations, and cost valuation of implementing methods, materials, and processes. New technologies play a significant role in the development of sustainable materials and methods in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Nanotechnology and 3D printing are on the cutting edge of current research and development and exemplify sustainably focused eco-technologies. The study and implementation of nanotechnology and 3D printing are essentially emphasized by the focus on sustainability. This study investigates the advancement of nanomaterials and 3D printing and seeks to determine their current state of development and implementation in the AEC industry. In addition, concepts of sustainability are reviewed to reveal how they are aligned with eco-construction. Methods of evaluation are explored to better understand how sustainable building practices are supported in the AEC industry.

Keyphrases: 3d printing, aec industry, eco efficient construction, eco technology, nanotechnology, sustainable building

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 3, pages 461-469.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/GTWt
	https://doi.org/10.29007/lpl3

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2022:Eco_efficient_Construction_Utilization,
  author    = {Janay O'leary and Ibukun Awolusi and Ammar Alzarrad and Chukwuma Nnaji},
  title     = {Eco-efficient Construction: The Utilization of Nanotechnology and 3D Printing in the Sustainable Building Practices of the AEC Industry},
  booktitle = {ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {3},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/GTWt},
  doi       = {10.29007/lpl3},
  pages     = {461-469},
  year      = {2022}}

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