Geopolymers for Eco-Architecture. Integrated approaches for green strategies activation

Authors

  • Raffaella Aversa ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Rossella Franchino ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Caterina Frettoloso ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Nicola Pisacane ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)
  • Laura Ricciotti ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19229/2464-9309/13202023

Keywords:

geopolymers, innovative materials, sustainable processes, digital infrastructure, prototyping

Abstract

The construction industry is responsible for 30% of energy consumption, 40% of CO2 emissions, and 50% of raw material extraction. Introducing actions to improve the sustainability of induced impacts is urgently necessary, and it is essential to bring about this change by using innovative materials with a natural matrix and construction processes that optimise the raw materials and allow their recyclability. The article introduces the first outcomes of an interdisciplinary research project focused on applying geopolymers for building components. The research highlights the strategic role of sustainability combined with digitisation in order to improve ecological-environmental performance.

 

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Received: 17/03/2023; Revised: 27/04/2023; Accepted: 09/05/2023

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Author Biographies

Raffaella Aversa, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Architect and PhD, she is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Industrial Design. She carries out research activities mainly in Materials Science and Technology.
E-mail: raffaella.aversa@unicampania.it

Rossella Franchino, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Engineer and PhD, she is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Industrial Design. She carries out research activities mainly in the field of reading and controlling the quality and characteristics of the environment, with the verification of the degradation phenomena caused by human activities and with the identification of means and intervention strategies for the recovery, redevelopment and protection.
E-mail: rossella.franchino@unicampania.it

Caterina Frettoloso, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Architect and PhD, she is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Industrial Design. She carries out research activities mainly on the qualification of settlement and environmental systems with particular attention to the regeneration, from an environmental and enjoying point of view, of urban open spaces and sensitive contexts.
E-mail: caterina.frettoloso@unicampania.it

Nicola Pisacane, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Architect and PhD, he is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Industrial Design. He carries out research on landscape and architecture representation and survey.
E-mail: nicola.pisacane@unicampania.it

Laura Ricciotti, ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ University of Campania (Italy)

Chemist and PhD, she is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture and Industrial Design. She carries out research activities mainly in Materials Science and Technology.
E-mail: laura.ricciotti@unicampania.it

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Published

30-06-2023

How to Cite

Aversa, R., Franchino, R., Frettoloso, C., Pisacane, N. and Ricciotti, L. (2023) “Geopolymers for Eco-Architecture. Integrated approaches for green strategies activation”, AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, 13, pp. 237–246. doi: 10.19229/2464-9309/13202023.