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Flexible and Lightweight Solutions for Energy Improvement in Construction: A Literature Review

Published:2023-09-15 Issue:18 Volume:16 Page:6637
ISSN:1996-1073
Container-title:Energies
language:en
Short-container-title:Energies

Author:

Spanodimitriou Yorgos¹^ORCID,Ciampi Giovanni¹^ORCID,Tufano Luigi¹,Scorpio Michelangelo¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy

Abstract

Innovative materials and systems for flexible and lightweight energy-efficient solutions in construction can help achieve the objective of more efficient buildings. This literature review categorizes these solutions into three categories: materials/systems topology, design flexibility from 3D-printing technologies, and innovative solutions for building envelope designs. The review shows a significant increase in interest in this research topic in recent years, with an average annual growth rate of about 73%, with most research focused on the design and thermal aspects, as well as the material typology and 3D-printing technologies. According to the review, flexible and lightweight systems can be applied to all building sectors, and retrofitting existing buildings may become the primary approach. However, there is no specific European regulation for these systems, and a more holistic design approach is needed, involving both designers/constructors and users, to plan for actual social, economic, and environmental impacts.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Energy (miscellaneous),Energy Engineering and Power Technology,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Control and Optimization,Engineering (miscellaneous),Building and Construction

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6637/pdf

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