A Systematic Review of Sustainable Construction in Urban Areas

Abstract

Materials are key in building construction, as well as in the impact they have on the environment. This systematic review focused on identifying the feasibility of using materials with construction waste for sustainable construction in urban areas. To identify important questions within the topic, we used the PICO table, which allowed us to apply inclusion and exclusion criteria. Consequently, this led us to use the PRISMA methodology, enabling us to narrow down a number of articles. That being said, it was found that the use of sustainable materials such as binders is beneficial, as it generates 25.3 MPa of structural strength, thus concluding that the implementation of sustainable construction represents a viable alternative to reduce environmental impact and minimize waste production.