Advancing Sustainable Development through Green Construction Materials: A Case Study of Sântandrei Village, Bihor County
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Language: English
Page range: 65 - 70
Submitted on: Feb 20, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 10, 2026
Published on: May 21, 2026
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