The Path to Green Concrete 1st Edition

The Path to Green Concrete (1st Edition) by Jorge de Brito, Francisco Agrela, and Rui Vasco Silva is a definitive guide for professionals committed to sustainable construction. This practical, research-informed volume maps clear routes from conventional mix design to low‑carbon, high‑performance concrete—addressing durability, resource efficiency, and life‑cycle impact with clarity and technical depth.

Discover evidence-based strategies for designing eco-friendly concrete mixes, optimizing supplementary cementitious materials, and assessing performance under real-world conditions. The authors bridge theory and practice, explaining mix proportions, testing protocols, and environmental assessment tools so engineers, architects, contractors, and policy makers can implement greener solutions confidently.

Whether you work in Europe, North America, Latin America or emerging markets, this book equips you with actionable methods to reduce embodied carbon, improve material circularity, and meet stricter sustainability standards. Readers will appreciate the balanced treatment of practical constraints—cost, availability, and constructability—alongside long-term durability and maintenance considerations.

Concise, authoritative, and forward-looking, The Path to Green Concrete is ideal for construction professionals, academics, and sustainability leaders seeking to translate green concrete research into everyday practice. Add this essential resource to your library to transform project specifications, influence procurement decisions, and drive measurable environmental improvements on site. Purchase the 1st Edition today and take a concrete step toward a more sustainable built environment.

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