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The focus of this reprint is on environmental planning and modeling. It examines articles on green consumption, biodiversity, and household waste recycling, as well as presenting a review of the trend in publications on household waste recycling. A number of country-based applications are presented and models are used to show how multiple perspectives can be considered in policy making. This reprint will be of special interest to researchers and readers involved in sustainability management. Further, although some chapters present models to solve sustainability problems, they also share policy and decision-making frameworks for applying such models.

Research & information: general --- Environmental economics --- bibliometric analysis --- bibliometrix --- household recycling --- research trends --- science mapping --- waste management --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- ecosystem management --- expert opinion --- environmental planning and modeling --- rights-based tool --- multi-criteria decision making --- optimisation --- sustainability --- SWAT model --- water quality --- hydrology --- fertilizer application --- Songkhla Lake Basin --- green consumption --- environmental change --- environmental regulation --- social welfare --- APEX --- open-source software --- QGIS --- QAPEX --- best management practice --- LDC --- bibliometric analysis --- bibliometrix --- household recycling --- research trends --- science mapping --- waste management --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- ecosystem management --- expert opinion --- environmental planning and modeling --- rights-based tool --- multi-criteria decision making --- optimisation --- sustainability --- SWAT model --- water quality --- hydrology --- fertilizer application --- Songkhla Lake Basin --- green consumption --- environmental change --- environmental regulation --- social welfare --- APEX --- open-source software --- QGIS --- QAPEX --- best management practice --- LDC

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The adverse effects of flood disasters in urban areas have been increasing in severity and extent over the past years. The amount of loss resulting from these events is also increasing exponentially, particularly in highly urbanised urban areas, where the effects of intensive land use and climate change are particularly extreme—all despite that our scientific knowledge, technical competence, and computational capacity to develop highly sophisticated and accurate forecasting and simulation models are higher than ever, as is our capacity to map and analyse flood-related data. In order to tackle this global issue, it is fundamental to keep on promoting and developing fundamental and applied research that allows the better targeting of interventions to improve resilience, reduce vulnerability, and enhance recovery as well as assisting decision-makers in delivering more effective flood risk-reduction policies. This book aims to contribute to this goal by providing a space in which to share and discuss recent studies and state-of- the-art methodologies focused on the assessment and mitigation of flood risk in urban areas. It includes nine high-quality chapters authored by eminent scholars who had the tremendous generosity to join me in this editorial project. The range of topics covered by these nine studies is extraordinarily vast, reflecting the complexity of the current challenges associated with the topic.

History of engineering & technology --- integrated operation --- urban stream --- urban drainage facility --- revised resilience index --- flood --- 3Di --- loss assessment --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- risk map --- climate change --- urban flood risk --- flood damage --- urban disaster --- land use --- flood risk susceptibility --- FRS-GWR modeling --- built-up growth prediction --- Thailand --- Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) --- HEC-RAS --- 2D modeling --- flood hazard --- urban and peri-urban area --- flood risk assessment --- flood evacuation --- evacuation modelling --- behavioral design --- urban built environment at risk --- human motion in floodwaters --- remote sensing --- flood extent mapping --- Can Tho City --- Google Earth engine --- uncertainty --- support vector machine regression (SVR) --- urban flood --- risk management --- Historic City Centre of Guimarães --- pluvial flood --- indirect impacts --- risk assessment --- graph analysis --- flood mitigation --- Mexico City --- integrated operation --- urban stream --- urban drainage facility --- revised resilience index --- flood --- 3Di --- loss assessment --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- risk map --- climate change --- urban flood risk --- flood damage --- urban disaster --- land use --- flood risk susceptibility --- FRS-GWR modeling --- built-up growth prediction --- Thailand --- Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) --- HEC-RAS --- 2D modeling --- flood hazard --- urban and peri-urban area --- flood risk assessment --- flood evacuation --- evacuation modelling --- behavioral design --- urban built environment at risk --- human motion in floodwaters --- remote sensing --- flood extent mapping --- Can Tho City --- Google Earth engine --- uncertainty --- support vector machine regression (SVR) --- urban flood --- risk management --- Historic City Centre of Guimarães --- pluvial flood --- indirect impacts --- risk assessment --- graph analysis --- flood mitigation --- Mexico City

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The adverse effects of flood disasters in urban areas have been increasing in severity and extent over the past years. The amount of loss resulting from these events is also increasing exponentially, particularly in highly urbanised urban areas, where the effects of intensive land use and climate change are particularly extreme—all despite that our scientific knowledge, technical competence, and computational capacity to develop highly sophisticated and accurate forecasting and simulation models are higher than ever, as is our capacity to map and analyse flood-related data. In order to tackle this global issue, it is fundamental to keep on promoting and developing fundamental and applied research that allows the better targeting of interventions to improve resilience, reduce vulnerability, and enhance recovery as well as assisting decision-makers in delivering more effective flood risk-reduction policies. This book aims to contribute to this goal by providing a space in which to share and discuss recent studies and state-of- the-art methodologies focused on the assessment and mitigation of flood risk in urban areas. It includes nine high-quality chapters authored by eminent scholars who had the tremendous generosity to join me in this editorial project. The range of topics covered by these nine studies is extraordinarily vast, reflecting the complexity of the current challenges associated with the topic.

History of engineering & technology --- integrated operation --- urban stream --- urban drainage facility --- revised resilience index --- flood --- 3Di --- loss assessment --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- risk map --- climate change --- urban flood risk --- flood damage --- urban disaster --- land use --- flood risk susceptibility --- FRS-GWR modeling --- built-up growth prediction --- Thailand --- Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) --- HEC-RAS --- 2D modeling --- flood hazard --- urban and peri-urban area --- flood risk assessment --- flood evacuation --- evacuation modelling --- behavioral design --- urban built environment at risk --- human motion in floodwaters --- remote sensing --- flood extent mapping --- Can Tho City --- Google Earth engine --- uncertainty --- support vector machine regression (SVR) --- urban flood --- risk management --- Historic City Centre of Guimarães --- pluvial flood --- indirect impacts --- risk assessment --- graph analysis --- flood mitigation --- Mexico City --- n/a --- Historic City Centre of Guimarães

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Construction is one of the main sectors that generates greenhouse gases. This industry consumes large amounts of raw materials, such as stone, timber, water, etc. Additionally, infrastructure should provide service over many years without safety problems. Therefore, their correct design, construction, maintenance, and dismantling are essential to reducing economic, environmental, and societal consequences. That is why promoting sustainable construction has recently become extremely important. To help address and resolve these types of questions, this book explores new ways of reducing the environmental impacts caused by the construction sector, as well promotes social progress and economic growth. The chapters collect the papers included in the “Sustainable Construction” Special Issue of the Sustainability journal. The papers cover a wide spectrum of issues related to the use of sustainable materials in construction, the optimization of designs based con sustainable indicators, the life-cycle assessment, the decision-making processes that integrate economic, social, and environmental aspects, and the promotion of durable materials that reduce future maintenance.

rheological properties --- self-sensing --- piezo-resistivity --- graphene nanoplatelets --- structural health monitoring --- urban regeneration --- sustainable construction --- environmental effects --- surface urban heat island --- albedo --- sustainable concrete --- fly ash --- ultra fine fly ash --- sulphuric acid --- nitric acid --- exterior wall painting --- automation robot --- life cycle cost --- performance evaluation --- sustainable business strategies --- competitive advantage --- corporate sustainability --- bio-inspiration --- sustainability assessment --- function --- resource --- burden --- Design for sustainability --- life cycle thinking --- bio-flexi --- apartment housing --- construction process --- CO2 emissions --- high-speed railway (HSR) --- sustainable development --- unascertained measure --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- Harbin-Dalian Passenger Dedicated Line (PDL) --- rebar corrosion --- cracked RC material --- aggressive environment --- durability --- electrochemical test methods --- SDGs --- construction --- supply networks --- sustainability --- FSC --- modern slavery --- bridges --- life-cycle assessment --- optimization --- ReCiPe --- Life Cycle Assessment --- Social Life Cycle Analysis --- reinforced concrete --- chloride corrosion --- preventive measures

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Most of the typical materials employed in today’s constructions present limitations, especially concerning their durability, in either common or severe environmental conditions, and their impact on the environment. In response to these issues, academic and industrial efforts around the world have been devoted to developing new smart materials that can provide efficient alternatives, improve the energy efficiency of buildings, or can upgrade, repair, or protect existing infrastructures. Different and wide technological innovations are, therefore, quickly fostering advancements in the field of construction materials. A new generation of materials (bricks, cement, coatings, concrete, FRP, glass, masonry, mortars, nano-materials, PCM, polymers, steel, wood, etc.) is gaining a prominent position in modern building technology, since they can overcome various limits and flaws of conventional materials employed in constructions, without neglecting the smart applications of pioneering materials in ancient constructions and historic buildings. Even though the adoption of innovative materials in the construction field has been a successful route in achieving enhanced performance, or even new and unexpected characteristics, some issues have not been completely solved. On top of them, the cost/performance ratio of novel solutions, since their introduction must be convenient, without compromising quality. Other concerns are related to their sustainability, with eco-friendly options, possibly exploiting recycled materials or by-products from other productions, being the most desirable solution. Finally, the use of materials or systems that are unconventional in this field raises the need to update or develop new specifications and standards. This special issue aims at providing a platform for discussing open issues, challenges, and achievements related to innovative materials proposed for the construction industry.

Research & information: general --- Technology: general issues --- isogrid --- aircraft load-bearing structures --- finite elements method --- nonlinear numerical analyses --- stability --- equilibrium path --- cement --- gypsum --- hydraulic lime --- mechanical properties --- mortars --- phase-change materials (PCM) --- sustainable materials for buildings --- thermal energy storage --- glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar --- ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) --- concrete headed GFRP rebar --- bond strength --- development length --- flexural strength --- precast concrete deck --- material selection --- project performance --- material property --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- building construction --- concrete system form --- phase change material (PCM) --- thermal energy storage (TES) --- thermal properties --- Ca7ZrAl6O18 --- 27Al MAS NMR --- Sr-rich (Sr,C)3AH6 --- cement hydration --- refractories --- immobilization of radioactive Sr --- shrinkage-reducing agent --- compressive strength --- splitting tensile strength --- freezing and thawing --- spacing factor --- cultural heritage --- durability --- mechanical characterization --- retrofitting --- strengthening --- quasi-brittle material --- three-point bending test --- energy fracture --- NHL --- composite material --- jute --- MICP --- ureolytic bacteria --- biocement --- natural plant fiber --- ladle furnace slag --- reclaimed asphalt pavements --- cold in-place recycling --- simple compressive strength --- bitumen emulsion --- waste --- circular economy --- bacteria --- biocementation --- construction --- microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation --- isogrid --- aircraft load-bearing structures --- finite elements method --- nonlinear numerical analyses --- stability --- equilibrium path --- cement --- gypsum --- hydraulic lime --- mechanical properties --- mortars --- phase-change materials (PCM) --- sustainable materials for buildings --- thermal energy storage --- glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar --- ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) --- concrete headed GFRP rebar --- bond strength --- development length --- flexural strength --- precast concrete deck --- material selection --- project performance --- material property --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- building construction --- concrete system form --- phase change material (PCM) --- thermal energy storage (TES) --- thermal properties --- Ca7ZrAl6O18 --- 27Al MAS NMR --- Sr-rich (Sr,C)3AH6 --- cement hydration --- refractories --- immobilization of radioactive Sr --- shrinkage-reducing agent --- compressive strength --- splitting tensile strength --- freezing and thawing --- spacing factor --- cultural heritage --- durability --- mechanical characterization --- retrofitting --- strengthening --- quasi-brittle material --- three-point bending test --- energy fracture --- NHL --- composite material --- jute --- MICP --- ureolytic bacteria --- biocement --- natural plant fiber --- ladle furnace slag --- reclaimed asphalt pavements --- cold in-place recycling --- simple compressive strength --- bitumen emulsion --- waste --- circular economy --- bacteria --- biocementation --- construction --- microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation