agosto 2026

Integrated Maturity Assessment of Manufacturing, Logistics, and Assembly in Off-Site Construction

Revista: BuildingsAutores: Ortega, J.; Mesa, H.; Chitty, F.; Alarcón, L.F.Fecha: 2026 Abstract Off-site construction (OSC) is recognized for its potential to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. However, these benefits are often not fully realized because manufacturing principles and their effects on subsequent stages remain insufficiently understood and managed as an integrated production system. In […]

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Rainwater Harvesting as a Groundwater Recharge Strategy for Rural Water Security: A Pilot Study in the Ñuble Region, Chile

Revista: Applied SciencesAutores: Pizarro, R.; Sangüesa, C.; Ingram, B.; Flores, C.; Páez, D.; Uribe, C.; Garcia, P.; Ibáñez, A.Fecha: 2026 Abstract Water scarcity in Chile has been exacerbated by a decline in precipitation and an increase in water demand. This has prompted a search for strategies to increase water supply, whether through aquifer recharge or

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Forest Bathing Associated with Increased Human Well-Being in a Rural Community of Chile

Revista: SustainabilityAutores: Buscaglione, B.; Vargas, R.; Gertner, N.; Cantarutti, P.; Inaipil, C.; Salas, C.Fecha: 2026 Abstract There is growing recognition of the health benefits that forests and green spaces provide to people. Forest bathing is a practice that promotes relaxation and human well-being through immersive, mindful experiences in forest environments. How forest bathing affects distinct

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