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Construction Carbon Footprint Reduction: a Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Innovative Materials

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the carbon footprint of various construction materials, focusing on embodied carbon and its role in achieving sustainable construction. The objective is to examine carbon footprint as an indicator of sustainable development. To assess it, the authors employed a scenario-based approach grounded in the concept of dynamic balance. The authors quantitatively determine greenhouse gas emissions at different stages of the project's life cycle. Risk scenarios are developed, and their parameters are defined. Recalculating the scenario using foamed glass, best practices, and other factors reveals a 56 % reduction in carbon footprint. This represents a substantial step towards environmental sustainability, aligning with global best practices for low-carbon construction.

Source: Problems of risk management in the technosphere

DOI: 10.61260/1998-8990-2024-3-162-174

Authors: Elena Smirnova, Gennadiy Danilovich, Nazim Mamedov

Institutions: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Academy of the State Fire Service EMERCOM of Russia

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405374681

FWCI: 0.119

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10