The Role of Nanomaterials in Sustainable Architecture

Mahdi Aliyari

doi:10.63053/ijset.122

Authors

Mahdi Aliyari Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar Branch, Shabestar, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63053/ijset.122

Keywords:

Sustainable architecture, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Energy saving

Abstract

The study of the impact of nanotechnology applications in architecture, its role in the development of building performance and its impact on the formation of sustainable architecture, is the result of decades of research and development of nanotechnology and its applications for buildings. Sustainable development has been of great interest in recent decades and has always been considered as one of the important topics in new sciences and technologies. Nowadays, various technologies are used to create more comfort and save costs, especially in the consumption of energy resources, on the other hand, by using nanotechnology, logical and appropriate solutions can be invented and presented in the construction industry to provide human comfort conditions. Therefore, this research focuses on investigating the different types and shapes of nanomaterials and their applications in construction and various supplementary materials. In addition to the study of the foundations and factors that determine their application in architecture and their impact on the overall shape and development of the building's performance. This includes understanding the functional and economic aspects and the aesthetic and environmental enhancement of buildings. It also sheds light on the role of nanotechnology applications in saving and rationalizing energy consumption, preserving it, increasing the effectiveness of fire resistance, reducing costs, and maintaining and extending the life of buildings. The benefits of using nanomaterials in architecture and their impact on them were discussed. It mainly affects buildings in terms of performance, performance, operation, formation, and the interior and surrounding environment of the building. It helps to achieve buildings with appropriate architectural figures, high performance, and low costs to achieve distinctive architectural designs with a unique aesthetic appearance. Finally, the architectural designer should pay attention to the selection of nanomaterials used in buildings and their places of application to create distinctive forms and facades. In general, the results showed that increasing awareness of modern technologies and nanotechnology leads to improved building efficiency.

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