Investigating the embodied energy and carbon of buildings: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of life cycle assessments

Investigating the embodied energy and carbon of buildings: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of life cycle assessments

Life cycle assessment is a tool to quantify the environmental impact of products and has been widely studied in the building context. This is an important context given the building sector's substantial embodied energy and carbon. Against this backdrop, this study has two main objectives. The f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Minunno, Roberto, O'Grady, T., Morrison, Greg, Gruner, R.L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD 2021
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Technology
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Energy & Fuels
Science & Technology - Other Topics
Life cycle assessment
Buildings
Embodied energy
Embodied carbon
Construction material
Meta-analysis
Systematic literature review
GREENHOUSE-GAS EMISSIONS
ORDINARY PORTLAND-CEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ASSESSMENT LCA
INSULATION MATERIALS
RECYCLED AGGREGATE
LAMINATED TIMBER
OFFICE BUILDINGS
CO2 EMISSIONS
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88435

Internet

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88435

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