Advancing Sustainable Development through Green Construction Materials: A Case Study of Sântandrei Village, Bihor County

The harmonization between nature and construction, in the context of the development of human society, is a desideratum for protecting the environment; the advantages of a sustainable construction industry are reflected economically by increasing energy efficiency, reducing pollutants, and the consumption of natural resources while respecting the legislation and norms in the field. Climate change is mainly determined by the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, as a result of human activities in all fields, with particular emphasis on the construction sector. On the other hand, the construction sector is one of the most important pillars of economic growth in Romania. According to provisional data from the I.N.S., the construction sector represents almost 8% of GDP (Agerpres, 2025), being the largest share in the European Union (according to Eurostat data). The locality of Sântandrei in Bihor County is located in a strategic peri-urban development area, in the west of Oradea municipality, being one of the most dynamic communes in Bihor County. The development of the locality and its favorable location have attracted real estate investors in rapid and dynamic urban development. In order to become a model of sustainable and intelligent economic development, for Sântandrei the issue of renewable energies, sustainability and environmental protection represents a central point of urban development. The rapid population growth requires the application of a coherent strategic vision in accordance with Romanian and European norms regarding the construction of new, sustainable, ecological and efficient housing.