Series

Sustainable Buildings and Constructions

This focus area explores how buildings can become more resource-efficient, resilient, and sustainable across their entire life cycle.

UNU Resource Nexus Work on Sustainable Buildings and Constructions

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Journal Article

Evaluation of gaps in life cycle sustainability assessments of 3D concrete printing: A systematic literature review and recommendations

This publication was released as part of the UNU Resource Nexus focus area Sustainable Buildings and Construction.

08 Jul 2026

Journal Article

Circularity and no regrets? Multi-sector interaction in circular open innovation ecosystems in building and construction

This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Sustainable Buildings and Constructions.

23 Jun 2026

Journal Article

Green Investment in Industrial Parks: A CIMO-Based Systematic Review and Resource Nexus Perspective

This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Sustainable Buildings and Construction.

13 May 2026

UNU Resource Nexus Projects on Sustainable Buildings and Constructions

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Project

CARE - Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction

The project runs as a Cluster of Excellence led by Technische Universität Dresden and RWTH Aachen University, with participation from international partners including UNU Resource Nexus.

25 Feb 2026

Project

Raising awareness of Carbon Concrete Composites through AI-assisted learning (CarbonConcrete-AI)

CarbonConcreteAI develops AI-supported learning to advance global knowledge on carbon concrete and circular construction.

16 Apr 2026

Project

Advancing Global Research for Sustainable Buildings (AdvancRes4SusBuild)

Strengthening global research collaboration to advance sustainable, resilient, net-zero buildings.

25 Feb 2026

Project

Advancing the Resource Nexus in global geospatial data science community

This project will strengthen geospatial data science in research and capacity development at UNU-FLORES.

17 Feb 2026

Project

Resource Nexus Finance (RNF): Linking Resource Nexus and Sustainable Finance

The project works on the interface between Resource Nexus and sustainable finance.

07 Nov 2025

Project

Understanding the Resource Nexus between Urban Sprawl, Landscape Fragmentation and Habitat Network Connectivity in Sierra Leone

This study explores how urban sprawl, fragmentation and habitat connectivity affect resource management in Sierra Leone using the Resource Nexus lens.

06 Nov 2025

Project

Sustainability Nexus Forum (SNF)

SNF, which focuses on the Nexus approach, emphasises the importance of collaboration and coordination at all levels, as a viable way to achieve global sustainable transformation.

06 Nov 2025

Project

Resource Nexus Analytics, Informatics and Data (AID)

The programme aims to enable the Resource Nexus approach to integrated resource management and sustainable development, and to turn UNU-FLORES into the global hub for Resource Nexus Analytics, Informatics, and Data.

15 Jul 2025

UNU Resource Nexus is part of the Cluster of Excellence CARE.

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