[HTML][HTML] The application of life cycle assessment in buildings: challenges, and directions for future research
Purpose This paper reviews the state-of-the art research in life cycle assessment (LCA)
applied to buildings. It focuses on current research trends, and elaborates on gaps and …
applied to buildings. It focuses on current research trends, and elaborates on gaps and …
[HTML][HTML] The role of planetary boundaries in assessing absolute environmental sustainability across scales
The idea of revisiting the biophysical limits of human life on planet Earth has gained
renewed momentum in the Anthropocene. The planetary boundaries (PBs) framework has …
renewed momentum in the Anthropocene. The planetary boundaries (PBs) framework has …
Bio-based building material solutions for environmental benefits over conventional construction products–Life cycle assessment of regenerative design strategies (1/2)
L Mouton, K Allacker, M Röck - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The focus in reducing environmental impacts of buildings is shifting from the operational
stage to the full life cycle, with particular attention to embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) …
stage to the full life cycle, with particular attention to embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) …
[HTML][HTML] How to define (net) zero greenhouse gas emissions buildings: The results of an international survey as part of IEA EBC annex 72
The concept of (net) zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission (s) buildings is gaining wide
international attention and is considered to be the main pathway for achieving climate …
international attention and is considered to be the main pathway for achieving climate …
Carbon budgets for buildings: harmonising temporal, spatial and sectoral dimensions
Target values for creating carbon budgets for buildings are important for developing climate-
neutral building stocks. A lack of clarity currently exists for defining carbon budgets for …
neutral building stocks. A lack of clarity currently exists for defining carbon budgets for …
Sustainable aviation in the context of the Paris Agreement: A review of prospective scenarios and their technological mitigation levers
The sustainability of air transport is increasingly studied in relation to climate issues. The
objective of this paper is to provide the key elements for assessing whether a given …
objective of this paper is to provide the key elements for assessing whether a given …
Reflecting the importance of human needs fulfilment in absolute sustainability assessments: Development of a sharing principle
M Heide, MZ Hauschild… - Journal of Industrial …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Absolute environmental sustainability assessments (AESAs) evaluate whether the
environmental impact of a product system is within its share of a safe operating space as …
environmental impact of a product system is within its share of a safe operating space as …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative life cycle assessment of four buildings in Greenland
Assessment of environmental impacts across the life-cycle of buildings are lacking for Arctic
areas, such as Greenland. Indeed, life-cycle assessments of buildings mainly focus on …
areas, such as Greenland. Indeed, life-cycle assessments of buildings mainly focus on …
Thermal performance of different construction materials used in New Zealand dwellings comparatively to international practice–A systematic literature review
The majority of small to medium residential dwellings in New Zealand are constructed using
timber, which makes up over 90% of the market share of structural materials in construction …
timber, which makes up over 90% of the market share of structural materials in construction …
Evaluating the effectiveness of sector-specific policies relative to the planetary boundaries
There is a need for policies to address and reduce the pressure from human activities on the
Earth system. Holistic assessment methods are needed for evaluating the potential of …
Earth system. Holistic assessment methods are needed for evaluating the potential of …