Waste-based materials; capability, application and impact on indoor environment - Literature review

Barbora Krejcirikova*, Carsten Rode, Jakub Kolarik, Pawel Wargocki, Ruut H. Peuhkuri

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    Abstract

    This paper reviews and discusses various sustainable materials utilizing waste products with the focus on their properties having an impact on the indoor environmental conditions and indoor air quality (IAQ). Materials included in the review are selected considering the following aspects: sustainability, cradle to cradle perspective, application, their impact on indoor environment and human well-being. The attempt of the paper is to cover a wide spectrum of information so to provide better understanding of waste utilization in construction industry.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIndoor Air 2014 - 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate
    Number of pages8
    PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
    Publication date2014
    Pages248-255
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Indoor Air 2014: The 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Duration: 7 Jul 201412 Jul 2014

    Conference

    Conference13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Indoor Air 2014
    Country/TerritoryHong Kong
    CityHong Kong
    Period07/07/201412/07/2014

    Bibliographical note

    Topic C5: Environmental impact of buildings

    Keywords

    • Building materials
    • Environmental impact
    • Indoor air quality
    • Waste utilization

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