Energy Savings and Sustainable Construction: Examining the Advantages of Nanotechnology

Abstract

Due to innovation and technological advancement, construction activities have continuously been subjected to alteration, modifications and changes in an attempt for the industry to meet the demands and aspiration of their clients. One of the technologies gaining popularity in the industry, especially in the developed ones, is nanotechnology, and this study explores the benefits of adopting the system for traditional construction materials with a view to enhancing sustainability of construction projects. Relevant literature materials were examined and seventeen advantages of nanotechnology were extracted and discussed. The factors were further assessed through the administration of closed-ended questionnaires on construction professionals with adequate knowledge of construction activities and associated materials. It was revealed that the adoption of nanotechnology will not only enhance the functionality of traditional materials but will also reduce carbon emission and reduce energy consumption. Other advantages of the method were discussed in this paper and to this end, there is need to create awareness of the system in the construction industry as its adoption will aid the achievement of sustainable infrastructures that will be useful and beneficial to the current and future generations of the society.