Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy
The construction sector plays a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating effective and practical solutions. This study addresses the underutilization of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the construction sector and demonstrates its benefits as a decision-making...
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| description | The construction sector plays a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating effective and practical solutions. This study addresses the underutilization of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the construction sector and demonstrates its benefits as a decision-making tool for mitigating embodied carbon. The research focuses on a G+2 building in Dubai, UAE, conducting LCA during the construction phases to assess embodied carbon levels. Results indicate that the careful selection of construction materials and involvement of LCA at the early stages of construction resulted in a 26 % reduction in the building's embodied carbon. The study recognizes the limitations of LCA but emphasizes its value and recommends future research to enhance its coverage of sustainability aspects. The findings highlight the construction sector's potential to overcome anthropogenic challenges through green solutions. Policymakers' support is crucial for implementing strategies that reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint and embrace a circular economy. The study contributes to the literature by bridging the gap in understanding the application of LCA in construction decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning to sustainable practices and circularity in the construction sector. By using LCA as a tool, construction professionals can make informed choices to reduce embodied carbon. This study underscores the urgency for adopting greener practices in the construction sector, leading to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c7d874f4d77c4aa4839778074b8f71672023-10-30T06:05:58ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-10-01910e20404Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economyJacinta Dsilva0Saniya Zarmukhambetova1Jasmina Locke2Corresponding author.; Research Center, SEE Institute, Sustainable City, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResearch Center, SEE Institute, Sustainable City, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResearch Center, SEE Institute, Sustainable City, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe construction sector plays a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating effective and practical solutions. This study addresses the underutilization of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the construction sector and demonstrates its benefits as a decision-making tool for mitigating embodied carbon. The research focuses on a G+2 building in Dubai, UAE, conducting LCA during the construction phases to assess embodied carbon levels. Results indicate that the careful selection of construction materials and involvement of LCA at the early stages of construction resulted in a 26 % reduction in the building's embodied carbon. The study recognizes the limitations of LCA but emphasizes its value and recommends future research to enhance its coverage of sustainability aspects. The findings highlight the construction sector's potential to overcome anthropogenic challenges through green solutions. Policymakers' support is crucial for implementing strategies that reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint and embrace a circular economy. The study contributes to the literature by bridging the gap in understanding the application of LCA in construction decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning to sustainable practices and circularity in the construction sector. By using LCA as a tool, construction professionals can make informed choices to reduce embodied carbon. This study underscores the urgency for adopting greener practices in the construction sector, leading to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023076120Life cycle assessmentCircular economyEmbodied carbonBuilt environmentConstruction industry |
| spellingShingle | Jacinta Dsilva Saniya Zarmukhambetova Jasmina Locke Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy Heliyon Life cycle assessment Circular economy Embodied carbon Built environment Construction industry |
| title | Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| title_full | Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| title_short | Assessment of building materials in the construction sector: A case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| title_sort | assessment of building materials in the construction sector a case study using life cycle assessment approach to achieve the circular economy |
| topic | Life cycle assessment Circular economy Embodied carbon Built environment Construction industry |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023076120 |
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