Frontiers in Built Environment | Sustainable Design and Construction

Original Research

Published on 24 Jul 2025

Predicting mechanical properties of marble powder concrete using artificial neural networks and blockchain-rock for sustainable construction

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Moutaman M. Abbas
Radu Muntean

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1594735

1,656 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 2025

Smart contract in construction procurement: insights and recommendations from South Africa

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Love David
Marumo Kgomo
Clinton Aigbavboa

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1620790

3,567 views
2 citations

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Jul 2025

Urban public space development: themes and trends in the urban planning rhetoric

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Khululekani Ntakana
Sijekula Mbanga
Tshepang Mosiea

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1456638

5,516 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Use of steel slag and recycled concrete in GeoBarrier system for slope stabilization

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Rezat Abishev
Alfrendo Satyanaga
Mert Guney
Aswin Lim
Jong Kim

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1598714

1,666 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 26 Jun 2025

Impact of the occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) on human talent management and organizational performance in the construction sector

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Genny Torcoroma Navarro Claro
José Andrés Bayona Soto
José Gregorio Arévalo Ascanio

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1618356

8,627 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 25 Jun 2025

Adaptive reuse of cultural built heritage: towards the implementation of the circular city model

in Sustainable Design and Construction

M. Angrisano
M. Bottero
G. Cavana
F. Fabbrocino
A. Gravagnuolo
L. Fusco Girard

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1561982

4,644 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing sustainable urban design using machine learning: comparative analysis of seven metaheuristic algorithms in energy-efficient digital architecture

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mazin Arabasy
Rehab Salaheldin Ghoneim

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1526209

2,483 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in architectural education – case study Saudi Arabia

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Adnan Alshahrani
Ayman Mohamed Mostafa

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1610709

8,284 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 17 Jun 2025

An integrated approach of knowledge extraction and ontology-based reasoning for green building evaluation and electricity efficiency

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Botong Li
Hongjie Jia
Hongwei Yu
Cong Fu

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1599787

1,330 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 26 May 2025

Microalgae-integrated building enclosures: a nature-based solution for carbon sequestration

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Kyoung Hee Kim
Matthew W. Parrow
Parham Kheirkhah Sangdeh

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1574582

6,983 views
9 citations

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2025

Life-cycle assessment of hybrid vernacular-modern technologies: a comparative study of the ecofordable house and conventional RC structures

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Nermine Abdel Gelil Mohamed

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1568067

4,422 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 01 May 2025

Analysis and synthesis of existing procedures used to determine the reuse potential of building elements

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Barbara Lambec
Maléna Bastien-Masse
Corentin Fivet

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1511109

5,172 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 28 Apr 2025

A decision-making framework for seismic risk assessment in gas distribution networks: a case study of Tehran, Iran

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Amin Khoshnoud
Shahrzad Tayaran
Mohammad Ehsanifar
Hossein Mazaheri

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1569624

2,028 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 24 Apr 2025

Opportunities for digital tracking technologies in the precast concrete sector in Sweden

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Maryam Olaoti Shehu
Roma Almeida
Krushna Mahapatra

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1566784

4,429 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 16 Apr 2025

Climate change mitigation potential of cascading utilization of wood resources

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Eun-Kyung Jang
Min-Ji Kim
Sae-Min Yoon
Chang-Deuk Eom
Yeo-Chang Youn

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1490984

1,361 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Enhancing the use of sustainable construction materials in southwest Nigeria: exploring the roles of quantity surveyors

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde
Iruka Chijindu Anugwo
Imoleayo Abraham Awodele

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1547125

4,283 views

Systematic Review

Published on 31 Mar 2025

Advances in sustainable additive manufacturing: a systematic review for construction industry to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Oluwole Joseph Oladunni
Carman K. M. Lee
Idowu David Ibrahim
Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1535626

9,409 views
9 citations

Original Research

Published on 27 Mar 2025

Critical project delivery strategies for sustainable building construction in South Africa

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Chijioke Emmanuel Emere
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1566468

15,579 views
5 citations

Methods

Published on 24 Mar 2025

Fuzzy logic use case within the built environment for optimizing sustainability versus cost in the material selection process

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Kyle Abbott Smith
Rubayet Bin Mostafiz
Carol Friedland
Isabelina Nahmens

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1529578

2,441 views
2 citations

Review

Published on 20 Mar 2025

Roadmap to developing a geometrical design guide for windcatchers

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mohammed Mayhoub
Haitham Selim
Abdullah Abuzaid

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1534284

3,308 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 13 Mar 2025

Evaluating sustainable building assessment systems: a comparative analysis of GBRS and WBLCA

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Daniel Anyanya
Andrea Paulillo
Silvia Fiorini
Paola Lettieri

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1550733

5,904 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 12 Mar 2025

Influence of profile on fire performance of cold-formed galvanised iron built-up section with bolted connection under standard fire temperature

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Varun Sabu Sam
N. Anand
Chady EL Hachem
Mirvat Abdallah
Marc Azab

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1525141

1,342 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Mar 2025

Enhancing sustainable waste management strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises: a focus on commercial refurbishment projects in the United Kingdom

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Simon Garoghan
Ayomikun Solomon Adewumi
Eng L. Ofetotse
Vincent Onyango
Ayotunde Dawodu

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1469398

4,773 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Mar 2025

Post occupancy evaluation of architectural design studio facilities

in Sustainable Design and Construction

Mohamed Salah Ezz
Mohamed Ahmed F. Mahdy
Saleh Baharetha
Mohammad A. Hassanain
Mohammed M. Gomaa

Frontiers in Built Environment

doi 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1549313

4,532 views
6 citations

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Predicting mechanical properties of marble powder concrete using artificial neural networks and blockchain-rock for sustainable construction

Smart contract in construction procurement: insights and recommendations from South Africa

Urban public space development: themes and trends in the urban planning rhetoric

Use of steel slag and recycled concrete in GeoBarrier system for slope stabilization

Impact of the occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) on human talent management and organizational performance in the construction sector

Adaptive reuse of cultural built heritage: towards the implementation of the circular city model

Enhancing sustainable urban design using machine learning: comparative analysis of seven metaheuristic algorithms in energy-efficient digital architecture

Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in architectural education – case study Saudi Arabia

An integrated approach of knowledge extraction and ontology-based reasoning for green building evaluation and electricity efficiency

Microalgae-integrated building enclosures: a nature-based solution for carbon sequestration

Life-cycle assessment of hybrid vernacular-modern technologies: a comparative study of the ecofordable house and conventional RC structures

Analysis and synthesis of existing procedures used to determine the reuse potential of building elements

A decision-making framework for seismic risk assessment in gas distribution networks: a case study of Tehran, Iran

Opportunities for digital tracking technologies in the precast concrete sector in Sweden

Climate change mitigation potential of cascading utilization of wood resources

Enhancing the use of sustainable construction materials in southwest Nigeria: exploring the roles of quantity surveyors

Advances in sustainable additive manufacturing: a systematic review for construction industry to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions

Critical project delivery strategies for sustainable building construction in South Africa

Fuzzy logic use case within the built environment for optimizing sustainability versus cost in the material selection process

Roadmap to developing a geometrical design guide for windcatchers

Evaluating sustainable building assessment systems: a comparative analysis of GBRS and WBLCA

Influence of profile on fire performance of cold-formed galvanised iron built-up section with bolted connection under standard fire temperature

Enhancing sustainable waste management strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises: a focus on commercial refurbishment projects in the United Kingdom

Post occupancy evaluation of architectural design studio facilities