Life cycle assessment of housing and neighbourhoods: A systematic review
Housing accounts for a high proportion of our anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and represents a large environmental footprint, particularly when supporting …
emissions and represents a large environmental footprint, particularly when supporting …
Whole-life greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal strategies for buildings: Impacts and diffusion potentials across EU Member States
N Alaux, C Marton, J Steinmann, D Maierhofer… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract As the European Union (EU) is aiming to realize climate neutrality by 2050, there is
a need to investigate greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and carbon dioxide removal …
a need to investigate greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and carbon dioxide removal …
[HTML][HTML] Towards net-zero embodied carbon: Investigating the potential for ambitious embodied carbon reductions in Australian office buildings
Embodied carbon is recognised as a major contributor to building-related greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. In response, ambitious targets have been posed to reduce embodied …
(GHG) emissions. In response, ambitious targets have been posed to reduce embodied …
Enhancing the thermal stability and fire retardancy of bio-based building materials through pre-biochar system
In an environment that emphasizes ecological sustainability, there is increasing interest in
the development of bio-building materials to achieve carbon neutrality. Among bio-building …
the development of bio-building materials to achieve carbon neutrality. Among bio-building …
Develo** a comprehensive account of embodied emissions within the Canadian construction sector
L Wambersie… - Journal of Industrial …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Construction activities are a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. However,
the majority of construction‐driven emissions are indirect, meaning that these emissions …
the majority of construction‐driven emissions are indirect, meaning that these emissions …
Catalyzing sustainability through prefabrication: Integrating BIM-LCA for assessing embodied carbon in timber formwork waste
Prefabrication is effective in reducing construction waste, as well as mitigating the
associated carbon emissions. Timber formwork, as a crucial source of construction waste …
associated carbon emissions. Timber formwork, as a crucial source of construction waste …
Environmental potential of fungal insulation: A prospective life cycle assessment of mycelium-based composites
Purpose Bio-based insulation materials are one of the most promising solutions for reducing
the environmental impacts of building envelopes. Among these materials, the environmental …
the environmental impacts of building envelopes. Among these materials, the environmental …
[HTML][HTML] The impacts of future sectoral change on the greenhouse gas emissions of construction materials for Swiss residential buildings
Abstract Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a comprehensive method for evaluating building
sustainability. However, most studies have relied on generic or national LCA databases …
sustainability. However, most studies have relied on generic or national LCA databases …
[HTML][HTML] A comparative cradle-to-grave life cycle approach for addressing construction design choices: An applicative case study for a residential tower in Aalborg …
L Felicioni, J Gaspari, J Veselka, Z Malík - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy demand reduction targets and sustainable design paradigms are fueling the search
for more and more effective design solutions in the building sector, and new technologies …
for more and more effective design solutions in the building sector, and new technologies …
Demand-driven wood/bamboo doors: Carbon storage potential and greenhouse gas footprint
Z Wang, R Zhao, J Xu, S Zhang, Z Chen, W **ao - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to large number of doors used housing and construction products, the greenhouse gas
(GHG) footprint related to door manufacturing is an interesting topic. Timber and bamboo …
(GHG) footprint related to door manufacturing is an interesting topic. Timber and bamboo …