Affordable construction towards sustainable buildings: review on embodied energy in building materials

Cabeza, Luisa F.; Barreneche, Camila; Miró, Laia; Martínez, Mónica García; Fernández, A. Inés; Ürge-Vorsatz, Diana

doi:10.1016/j.cosust.2013.05.005

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“…These studies [15,51] show that the differences in the performances of the studied construction materials were not significant, supporting the idea that either local or global materials can produce sustainable solutions. Nonetheless, lower environmental impacts and costs are can be easier be achieved when using either bamboo, concrete or wood.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Moreover, these results agree with the results of Wallbaum et al [15], who identified bamboo, concrete and wood as the most promising technologies in the field of affordable housing. Similarly, a study conducted by Cabeza et al [51] indicated that these construction materials will result in the same ranking as shown in Fig. 5 in terms of embedded energy per square meter of build area.…”

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confidence: 77%

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Global or local construction materials for post-disaster reconstruction? Sustainability assessment of twenty post-disaster shelter designs

Escamilla

Habert

2015

Building and Environment

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Global or local construction materials for post-disaster reconstruction? Sustainability assessment of twenty post-disaster shelter designs

Escamilla

Habert

2015

Building and Environment

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“…Operational energy (OE) refers to the energy consumption and emission of the building during use and ongoing maintenance. The calculation of embodied energy is complex, and no single method of calculation has been agreed upon [7] Therefore, this study will focus on the energy optimization that can be provided during the installation process for EE and consider OE through three case studies.…”

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Energy optimization in modular buildings made from 3d printing

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Huang

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Off-site construction involves the process of designing, fabricating, transporting and installing building elements for rapid site assembly to a greater degree of finish than in other types of on-site construction methods. However, some pieces of the building depending on the geometry, materials and weight can be produced using 3D printing on-site. Energy consumption can be modified based on the available resources on construction site such as labours, factories, and materials. This study focuses on energy optimisation based on simulating site available resources when 3D printing technology is available. The paper compares three proposed different cases including balconies are entirely concrete, balcony Containers are replaced with soil and a shade factor was applied as well as case 2 with the added effect of evapotranspiration.

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“…The two principle areas of innovation in the studio are in the timber superstructure and in the foundation system. A simplified Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of the principle construction elements (foundations, walls, roof, internal structure and finishes) was undertaken following methods adopted by [32][33][34][35][36]. The results indicate that the Studio's construction generated 30.241 tonnes of CO 2 e, with 52% of its material mass associated with the foam concrete foundation and 24.57% with the timber superstructure and finishes.…”

Section: Low-embodied Energy Construction Principlesmentioning

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Macro Micro Studio: A Prototype Energy Autonomous Laboratory

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In 2011, the Departments of Architecture, Physics and Engineering began the development of a small Passivhaus standard, renewable energy self-sufficient studio at the University Botanical Gardens in Dundee. The prototype was conceived as an experimental, integrated technical platform to monitor the performance of an ultra-low-energy consumption, energy positive building in the Scottish climate, and understand user behaviour in relation to managing energy in-use and reducing occupant's energy consumption. The building fabric has been constructed using regional sustainable materials, including a low-thermal bridging timber kit relying on Scottish small cross-section timber and a novel foam concrete (air entrained) slab foundation. While further work is required to complete the installation of the renewable energy system, predictive modelling indicates that energy autonomy can be largely achieved. With the recent introduction of the new Passivhaus 2009 criteria in October 2015, this project provides an insight into the practical application of an autarkic energy system in a northern European climate. The following paper describes the research rationale, the processes and decision making in the development of the formal and technical design of the building and discusses our current thinking in the design and quantification of the energy system.

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Affordable construction towards sustainable buildings: review on embodied energy in building materials

Cited by 50 publications

References 34 publications

Global or local construction materials for post-disaster reconstruction? Sustainability assessment of twenty post-disaster shelter designs

Global or local construction materials for post-disaster reconstruction? Sustainability assessment of twenty post-disaster shelter designs

Energy optimization in modular buildings made from 3d printing

Macro Micro Studio: A Prototype Energy Autonomous Laboratory

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