Assessment of water resource consumption in building construction in India

Bardhan, Subhendu

doi:10.2495/eco110081

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“…For pre-use stages, building 7 has the highest water footprint of 16.484 MJ surplus/year due to a shorter ESL and use of building components of industrial materials. The lowest water footprint in pre-use stage is for building 12 (SF-DB-GGBFS) with longer ESL and structural components like brick, green concrete, that have lower water demand and decreased overall water consumption by building [75,76]. In concrete block wall buildings (building 1 (TF-CB-CC), 2 (TF-CB-FAGC), 3 (TF-CB-GGBFS)), water consumption in concrete block and plaster production, as well as the rendering process and their shorter ESL, are the main contributing factors for water footprint [75].…”

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“…The lowest water footprint in pre-use stage is for building 12 (SF-DB-GGBFS) with longer ESL and structural components like brick, green concrete, that have lower water demand and decreased overall water consumption by building [75,76]. In concrete block wall buildings (building 1 (TF-CB-CC), 2 (TF-CB-FAGC), 3 (TF-CB-GGBFS)), water consumption in concrete block and plaster production, as well as the rendering process and their shorter ESL, are the main contributing factors for water footprint [75]. In the replacement stage, the concrete block wall and steel frame roof in buildings 8 (SF-CB-FAGC) and 9 (SF-CB-GGBFS) with 65-year ESL have the highest mineral resource depletion due to frequent replacements of rendering, interior plaster and water intensive ceramic tiles.…”

Section: Water Consumptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Service Life on the Environmental Performance of Buildings

2019

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The environmental performance assessment of the building and construction sector has been in discussion due to the increasing demand of facilities and its impact on the environment. The life cycle studies carried out over the last decade have mostly used an approximate life span of a building without considering the building component replacement requirements and their service life. This limitation results in unreliable outcomes and a huge volume of materials going to landfill. This study was performed to develop a relationship between the service life of a building and building components, and their impact on environmental performance. Twelve building combinations were modelled by considering two types of roof frames, two types of wall and three types of footings. A reference building of a 50-year service life was used in comparisons. Firstly, the service life of the building and building components and the replacement intervals of building components during active service life were estimated. The environmental life cycle assessment (ELCA) was carried out for all the buildings and results are presented on a yearly basis in order to study the impact of service life. The region-specific impact categories of cumulative energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and land use are used to assess the environmental performance of buildings. The analysis shows that the environmental performance of buildings is affected by the service life of a building and the replacement intervals of building components.

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Section: Water Consumptionmentioning

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Section: Water Consumptionmentioning

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Impact of Service Life on the Environmental Performance of Buildings

2019

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“…Gás e diesel utilizados para a geração de energia térmica e elétrica no próprio meio de hospedagem Bardhan (2012), Chan (2011), , Filimonau et al (2011), Georgei & Bombeck (2012, Hu et al (2015), Kasim & Dzakiria (2009), Lai et al (2012, Mishra (2016), Molina-Azorín et al (2009), Qi et al (2017, Rabontu & Babucea (2015), Sharma (2009), Sozer (2010, Styles et al (2015), Tang et al (2014), Trung & Kumar (2005), Warnken et al (2004, 2005),Xuchão et al (2010, Zubair et al (2011).…”

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“…Emissões de CO2 e outros gases de efeito estufa associados à produção e consumo de energia térmica e elétrica no meio de hospedagem Bardhan (2012), Chung & Parker (2008), Cumo et al, (2015), Duglio & Beltramo (2016)…”

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“…Alonso-Almeida et al (2017), Alonso-Almeida & Rodríguez-Antón (2011), Armas-Cruz (2011),Ayuso (2006),Bagur-Femenias et al (2016),Bardhan (2012),Best & Thapa (2013),Boemi & Avdimiotis (2015),Carrenho et al (2012),Chan (2011),Chan et al (2009), Chan & Wong (2006,,Chou (2014),Chung & Parker (2008),Cortijo (2003) Cumo et al (2015),Torres et al (2016),Dief & Font (2012). Dodds & Holmes (2011),Duglio & Beltramo (2016),Echarri et al (2017),Fazelpour et al (2014),Filimonau et al (2011,Fraj et al (2015),Freitas & Almeida (2010),Garcia-Pozo et al (2014),Georgei & Bombeck (2012),Graci & Dodds (2008),Hu et al (2015),Karatzoglou & Spilanis (2010),Kasim & Dzakiria (2009), Lai et al (2012), Le et al (2006), Legrand et al (2012), Leonidou et al (2015), López-Gamero et al (2011), Medeiros et al (2012), Mensah (2014a, 2014b), Mishra (2016), Molina-Azorin (2015), Molina-Azorín et al (2009), Oreja-Rodríguez & Armas-Cruz (2012), Park & Kim (2014), Pereira-Moliner et al (2012), Pistorello et al (2015), Qi et al (2017), Rabontu & Babucea (2015), Reynolds (2013), Rivera (2004, 2002), Rivera & De Leon (2005), Salgado & Colombo (2015), Sánchez-Medina et al (2016), Sanchez-Ollero et al (2012), Santos et al (2017), Shah (2011), Sharma (2009), Sousa & Eusébio (2013), Sozer (2010), Styles et al (2015), Tang et al (2014), Trung & Kumar (2005), Warnken et al (2005, 2004), Xuchão et al (2010), Zubair et al (2011) Consumo de água: Consumo de água nas piscinas e nos equipamentos presentes nos banheiros e lavanderias Alonso-Almeida et al (2017), Alonso-Almeida & Rodríguez-Antón (2011), Armas-Cruz (2011), Ayuso (2006), Bagur-Femenias et al (2016), Bardhan (2012), Best & Thapa (2013), Boemi & Avdimiotis (2015), Carrenho et al (2012), Chan (2011), Chan & Wong (2006), Chan et al (2009), Chou (2014), Chung & Parker (2008), Cortijo (2003), Dief & Font (2012), Dodds & Holmes (2011), Duglio & Beltramo (2016), Filimona...…”

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A sustentabilidade em meios de hospedagem: enfoque na materialidade dos serviços

Volpi

Paulino

2019

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Ao mesmo tempo em que o turismo é reconhecido como atividade causadora de danos ao meio ambiente, a imaterialidade permanece aceita como característica dos serviços em geral, e, portanto, também dos serviços turísticos. O artigo tem como objetivo discutir, à luz de novas abordagens que questionam o entendimento convencional dos serviços, a materialidade dos serviços de hospedagem. Para alcance desse objetivo, é realizada uma pesquisa exploratória. Os dados foram coletados a partir de revisão da literatura sobre desempenho ambiental de meios de hospedagem e sistematizados com base na aplicação do conceito de ciclo de vida (para descrever entradas e saídas associadas aos aspectos ambientais do produto fornecido pelos meios de hospedagem). A estrutura analítica do triângulo dos serviços foi ampliada e utilizada para abordar as fontes de materialidade do serviço. Avançar no entendimento da materialidade dos serviços de hospedagem constitui questão central para o turismo sustentável. Foram identificadas diferentes entradas (energia elétrica, água, alimentos e bebidas, produtos de limpeza, produtos de higiene pessoal, produtos químicos, combustíveis fósseis e outros produtos) e saídas (resíduos orgânicos e inorgânicos, efluentes, emissões atmosféricas, ruídos e odores) associadas às fontes de materialidade dos serviços. Tais entradas e saídas estão fundamentadas no conteúdo material dos serviços de hospedagem, que se manifesta nos sistemas materiais operados (instalações e equipamentos) e nos bens utilizados.

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Reclaimed water systems in office buildings: Perceptions of building facilities managers

Phiri

Etale

Thatcher

2022

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By the year 2050, 67% of the global population will be living in cities where water demand is projected to outstrip supply. This shortage calls for identifying ways through which urban residents and commercial interests can adapt to water stress. As commercial buildings contribute significantly to water consumption in cities, building facilities managers (BFMs) have a significant role in formulation and implementation of the adaptation approaches. Their perceptions of alternative water sources, including reclaimed water, are, therefore, important. In this study, the perceptions of 40 BFMs on reclaimed water use in buildings were analyzed using Q‐methodology. Analysis correlated the responses of different people, factoring out the groups of people who hold similar viewpoints. Results showed that participants could be categorized under four factors. Participants in Factor 1 perceived reclaimed water as being healthy and a worthy investment. Those in Factor 2, however, had negative perceptions and did not trust local governments to appropriately manage the treatment process, thus presenting health concerns. They also found reclaimed water repulsive. Participants in Factor 3 were also less willing to adopt reclaimed water, but felt that its use for non‐potable purposes would be acceptable. The final group, those in Factor 4 focused more on the cost efficiency and sustainability of reclaimed water, finding it acceptable on those grounds. However, they thought that decisions on its use should be the building owners' prerogative rather than the BFMs. The implications of these findings with respect to encouraging reclaimed water use in commercial office buildings are discussed.

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Assessment of water resource consumption in building construction in India

Cited by 48 publications

References 2 publications

Impact of Service Life on the Environmental Performance of Buildings

Impact of Service Life on the Environmental Performance of Buildings

A sustentabilidade em meios de hospedagem: enfoque na materialidade dos serviços

Reclaimed water systems in office buildings: Perceptions of building facilities managers

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