Chair for Sustainable Construction at 19th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies

Dr. Edwin Zea Escamilla, Dr. Giulia Celentano, Julie Assunção, and Alejandro Montes, presented seminal works in the domain of sustainable construction.

Alejandro Montes contributed with his research on the «Stabilization of Earth Material with Waste Product from Mezcal Industry» offering a novel perspective on the reutilization of agro-industrial residues for earthen material enhancement.

Dr. Giulia Celentano articulated her methodologies in «Material Choice Made Simpler: A Methodology for Humanitarian Construction Projects» delineating a framework for materials selection tailored to the exigencies of humanitarian building endeavors.

Julie Assunção examined the symbiosis of advanced manufacturing and sustainability in her study, «Can Digital Fabrication Meet Low-Carbon Materials? A Closer Look at the Environmental Impact of 3D Printing with Earth» assessing the ecological ramifications of integrating 3D printing technologies with earthen materials.

Dr. Edwin Zea Escamilla presented «Grow Your Own Carbon Capture and Storage Device» a critical view on the use of bio-based solutions for climate change mitigation.

These presentations collectively highlighted the interdisciplinary efforts to foster sustainability in construction, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation ant ETH Zürich.