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Too much building waste

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:58
Written by EcoBob
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From EcoBob, 24/11/2009

Construction, maintenance and renovation of buildings account for around 40 per cent of the world's material flows, so it's always sad to see an old building reduced to a pile of rubble.

Tags: waste , building , construction , landfill , recycling , demolition , disassembly , material , components

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Is Green Really Green? - Material Selection In The Context Of Sustainable Buildings

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:58
Written by Ingo Ratsdorf
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1.0 Abstract

Most modern designs consider energy as the most important factor in the sustainability of buildings; however, it is not only the energy a building consumes that impacts on its overall sustainability. Materials form a very important factor when analyzing their embodied energy, reusability, recyclability, and impact on both their occupants and the environment as a whole. Materials require to be carefully selected, taking into account their whole life cycle, including their raw material composition, energy mix, production location, durability, long term effects and end use.

Tags: sustainability , material , selection , impact , eco , efficient , effective , LCA , life cycle , timber , aluminium , transport , conference , presentation

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