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Sustainable Analysis of Building Materials for Social Housing: A Comparative Study of Embodied Energy of Concrete and Glued-Laminated Timber (GLT) Structures

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: \nThis study aims to conduct a sustainable comparative analysis of embodied energy between different materials to produce social buildings in Brazil. The study compares structures and enclosure made of glued laminated timber (GLT) and reinforced concrete with enclosure made of ceramic block masonry to produce the same 48m² single-family housing unit following the COHAB MG standard. The accounting of materials used for building production was made through a BIM platform, and subsequently, total embodied energy was calculated, weighted according to the amount of each material used. Results indicates that buildings constructed with GLT in Brazil can achieve up to a 40% reduction in total embodied energy when compared to the traditional construction model of reinforced concrete and red clay blocks.\n

Source: Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)

DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202458601001/pdf

Authors: Talita Dias Vieira, Estevam Barbosa de Las Casas, Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar

Institution: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Building Design and Assessment

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6959556357

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