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

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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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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

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