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Contemporary Innovations and Sustainable Practices in the Application of Clay Materials within Architectural Design and Construction Methodologies
Jönköping University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5814-2667
Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences (from 2013).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4536-9747
Jönköping University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4288-9904
2024 (English)In: Developments in Clay Science and Construction Techniques / [ed] Amjad Almusaed, Asaad Almssad, Ibrahim Yitmen, UK: INTECH, 2024Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This chapter examines integrating innovative clay materials within modern architecture’s environmental stewardship framework. Focusing on clay, it emphasizes its role in sustainable design and construction, driven by escalating ecological concerns and the need for green development. The chapter highlights clay’s enduring appeal, resilience, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness in architecture. It traces clay’s historical use, from traditional bricks and terracotta to advanced composites, and examines significant advancements in production techniques that enhance material properties while reducing environmental impact. Sustainable clay extraction practices, lifecycle analysis, thermal efficiency, and clay’s role in healthier indoor environments are discussed. Case studies illustrate contemporary architects’ use of clay to meet esthetic, structural, and environmental needs, addressing barriers such as structural, economic, and regulatory challenges. Recommendations for modifying regulations, enhancing education, and embracing technological innovation are provided to promote clay’s broader use in construction. The chapter concludes that clay should be significant in future architectural design and construction, driven by innovative and ecologically responsible approaches. It argues that strategic use of clay, combined with technology and ecological ethics, can achieve sustainable development goals and create environmentally responsible, efficient, and esthetically appealing built environments.

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UK: INTECH, 2024.
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Sustainable Development, ISSN 2753-6580
Keywords [en]
sustainable architecture, clay material, green construction practices, environmental impact, manufacturing techniques
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Architectural Engineering Building materials Building Technologies
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Construction Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-103655DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1005787ISBN: 978-1-83769-607-9 (print)ISBN: 978-1-83769-608-6 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kau-103655DiVA, id: diva2:1947392
Available from: 2025-03-25 Created: 2025-03-25 Last updated: 2025-03-26Bibliographically approved

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