Life cycle assessment of mass timber construction: A review
Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been widely used to determine the environmental impact of
mass timber construction (MTC) as a substitute for conventional construction. This article …
mass timber construction (MTC) as a substitute for conventional construction. This article …
A review of modular cross laminated timber construction: Implications for temporary housing in seismic areas
Modular construction has multiple advantages over conventional alternatives, including
accelerated build schedules, greater certainty on build costs, times, and quality, and less …
accelerated build schedules, greater certainty on build costs, times, and quality, and less …
Whole‐life embodied carbon in multistory buildings: Steel, concrete and timber structures
Buildings and the construction industry are top contributors to climate change, and structures
account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. While a body of …
account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. While a body of …
Carbon sequestration and storage in the built environment
The increasing interest in bio-based construction materials has resulted in the emergence of
the concept of “buildings as a carbon sink”. Quantifying and comparing the effects of carbon …
the concept of “buildings as a carbon sink”. Quantifying and comparing the effects of carbon …
[HTML][HTML] Combinations of material flow analysis and life cycle assessment and their applicability to assess circular economy requirements in EU product regulations. A …
We conducted a systematic literature review of 44 prospective studies that apply the
combination of material flow analysis and life cycle assessment. Our study investigates the …
combination of material flow analysis and life cycle assessment. Our study investigates the …
Estimation of energy demand and greenhouse gas emission reduction effect of cross-laminated timber (CLT) hybrid wall using life cycle assessment for urban …
The building and construction sector accounted for 36% of final energy use and 37% of
energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions in 2020. According to a recent …
energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions in 2020. According to a recent …
[HTML][HTML] Setting baselines of the embodied, operational and whole life carbon emissions of the average Spanish residential building
The construction sector, responsible for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 36%
of global energy consumption, is transitioning towards a low-carbon and low-energy model …
of global energy consumption, is transitioning towards a low-carbon and low-energy model …
A circular construction evaluation framework to promote designing for disassembly and adaptability
This paper formulates a concise, free-to-use Circular Construction Evaluation Framework
(CCEF) based upon international design code guidelines to assess and quantify the …
(CCEF) based upon international design code guidelines to assess and quantify the …
Material diets for climate-neutral construction
The climate crisis is urging us to act fast. Buildings are a key leverage point in reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but the embodied emissions related to their construction …
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but the embodied emissions related to their construction …
[HTML][HTML] Conversion of waste into sustainable construction materials: A review of recent developments and prospects
L Chen, M Yang, Z Chen, Z Xie, L Huang… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The production and use of traditional building materials contribute to environmental pollution
and natural resource depletion. Besides, disposal of agricultural, industrial, and construction …
and natural resource depletion. Besides, disposal of agricultural, industrial, and construction …