Building materials selection: greenhouse strategies for built facilities
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journal contribution
posted on 2024-06-13, 07:37authored byG Treloar, R Fay, B Ilozor, P Love
This paper aims to consider the embodied energy of building materials in the context of greenhouse gas emission mitigation strategies. Previous practice and research are highlighted where they have the potential to influence design decisions. Latest embodied energy figures are indicated, and the implications of applying these figures to whole buildings are discussed. Several practical examples are given to aid building designers in the selection of building materials for reduced overall life cycle greenhouse gas emissions.