NEW TECHNOLOGIES OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION: SUSTAINABILITY OR GREENWASHING?

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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2023-26-02-031

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green construction; sustainability; greenwashing; certification.

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The article considers issues of green construction technologies and materials application from the standpoint of sustainability and benefits for society and economy. Overall trends in green construction market are outlined. Special attention is paid to la

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2023-04-30

How to Cite

Лепська, Л. (2023). NEW TECHNOLOGIES OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION: SUSTAINABILITY OR GREENWASHING?. Modern Engineering and Innovative Technologies, 2(26-02), 42–55. https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2023-26-02-031

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