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Analysis of the environmental impact of construction by assessing the carbon footprint of buildings

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The paper presents a methodology for carbon footprint assessment of buildings according to the current European standard. The analytical formulas are proposed to assess the carbon footprint through emissions calculation for the building life cycle including extraction, transportation, and processing of raw materials, construction and installation process, operation, maintenance, and repair, as well as liquidation and disposal. Beyond the life cycle boundaries, the possible benefits from recycling and reuse of building components and materials are considered.

Source: Environmental Problems

DOI: 10.23939/ep2020.03.174

Authors: Svitlana Shekhorkina, Mykola Savytskyi, Yevhenii Yurchenko, Olena Koval

Institution: Prydniprovs’ka State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3096930188