Development of Novel Heat Resistive and High Thermal Energy Storage Lightweight Concrete Panels for Energy Efficient Buildings

This study investigates developing and characterizing a novel heat-resistive and high thermal energy storage lightweight concrete panels for buildings to reduce energy use and thermal discomfort in a residential buildings at temperate oceanic climates. It also describes life cycle assessment of developed panels to assess and compare their environmental impact. The developed energy-saving panels can be used as both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls in buildings. The outcome will help to promote a circular economy for sustainable built environment design and contribute to achieving net-zero carbon economy.