Sustainable Building Materials Year in Review:The Five Biggest Developments of 2015, and Five to Watch in 2016 and Beyond

March 28, 2016 | State of the Market Report

As we move into 2016, Lux Research's Sustainable Building Materials team looks back at five major developments of 2015 and their impact on the building and construction industry. The team also looks forward to what will be key trends to watch in 2016 and beyond. While some developments will immediately influence the industry, other emerging trends have long-term and broader implications. We found that building and construction industry is currently under transition and integration, which are driven by innovations within and at the border of this industry.

Coverage Areas

  • Accelerating Materials Innovation
  • Advanced Materials
  • Digital Transformation
  • Materials Design and Manufacturing

Table of Contents

  • Title page
  • Contents
  • The Five Biggest Developments in Building Materials and Construction in 2015
  • The Five Things to Watch for 2016 and Beyond

Lead Analyst

Jerrold Wang
Analyst

Contributors

Arij van Berkel, Ph.D.
Categories Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), Air purification, Architectural Coatings, Automated Construction, Building Prefabrication, Circular economy practices, Daylighting, Dynamic Glazings, Air quality improvement
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