Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Life Cycle Analysis and Comparison of Different Construction Materials of Residential Buildings for Sustainable Construction Choice
Approximately 30% of global energy consumption is attributed to the building sector. Out of these buildings and real estate, where residential buildings comprise of about 26% in the Europe and about 12% in Australia. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can be employed as an effective method for the assessment of overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the real energy consumption of residential buildings. This research project proposes the calculation of total embodied energy demands of buildings, in order to assess the life-cycle energy demands for the residential buildings for at least 50-75 years. By focusing on the LCA of residential buildings in Pakistan, this research prioritizes a building type that really has a huge impact on environment. This project aims to comprehensively and thoroughly calculate the embodied energy needs of two residential buildings in Pakistan using different construction materials like concrete, iron, wood etc., i n order to find out the most sustainable building material. And by using the openLCA software, the environmental impact of the building materials and their production processes were assessed. In this way, the concept of ‘green’ building materials can be materialized efficiently. Moreover, we propose the use of different residential buildings made from a variety of construction materials as our case studies in order to develop a comprehensive LCA model for the residential buildings. Findings from the study shows that some of the most sustainable building materials are bricks, glass and tiles; while steel, concrete and cement cause the most damages to the environment and human health. This evaluation will assist in policy-making focused on lessening the total GHG emissions of residential buildings in the future and will also help the construction companies choose eco-friendly and green building material which is not harmful for the climate.
Life Cycle Analysis and Comparison of Different Construction Materials of Residential Buildings for Sustainable Construction Choice
Approximately 30% of global energy consumption is attributed to the building sector. Out of these buildings and real estate, where residential buildings comprise of about 26% in the Europe and about 12% in Australia. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can be employed as an effective method for the assessment of overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the real energy consumption of residential buildings. This research project proposes the calculation of total embodied energy demands of buildings, in order to assess the life-cycle energy demands for the residential buildings for at least 50-75 years. By focusing on the LCA of residential buildings in Pakistan, this research prioritizes a building type that really has a huge impact on environment. This project aims to comprehensively and thoroughly calculate the embodied energy needs of two residential buildings in Pakistan using different construction materials like concrete, iron, wood etc., i n order to find out the most sustainable building material. And by using the openLCA software, the environmental impact of the building materials and their production processes were assessed. In this way, the concept of ‘green’ building materials can be materialized efficiently. Moreover, we propose the use of different residential buildings made from a variety of construction materials as our case studies in order to develop a comprehensive LCA model for the residential buildings. Findings from the study shows that some of the most sustainable building materials are bricks, glass and tiles; while steel, concrete and cement cause the most damages to the environment and human health. This evaluation will assist in policy-making focused on lessening the total GHG emissions of residential buildings in the future and will also help the construction companies choose eco-friendly and green building material which is not harmful for the climate.
Life Cycle Analysis and Comparison of Different Construction Materials of Residential Buildings for Sustainable Construction Choice
Anwar, Sajed (Autor:in)
01.01.2020
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Englisch
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