Relative comparison of the benefits of wall envelope insulation materials in the South African energy zones, subject to the new national building energy efficiency standards

Relative comparison of the benefits of wall envelope insulation materials in the South African energy zones, subject to the new national building energy efficiency standards

Introduction: South Africa is ranked among the 20 highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters worldwide, mainly due to its heavy reliance on coal for energy. The residential building industry can play a significant role towards the minimization of both GHG emissions and energy consumption. This research a...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Kabundu, Sijekula Mbanga, Brink Botha, Emma Ayesu-Koranteng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Built Environment
Subjects:
energy efficiency
lifecycle analysis (LCA)
embodied emissions
embodied energy
source energy
site energy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2023.1305029/full

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