This paper presents a review of the literature on low carbon and low embodied energy materials in buildings. Embodied energy is defined and discussed vs. operating energy of buildings and its growing importance due to the implementation of the Energy Building Performance Directive (EBPD) in Europe...
G. Papadakis, "Low embodied energy cement containing untreated RHA: A strength development and durability study", Const. Build. Materials, 49, 2013, 455-463.S.K. Antiohos, J.G. Tapali, M. Zervaki, J.S. Coutinho, S. Tsimas, V.G. Papadakis, Low embodied energy cement containing ...
Sheathing panels are produced by methods which do not require natural resources such as wood and use significantly reduced embodied energy when compared with the energy used to fabr
The compressive force extracts collected matter 233, and the extracted matter is retained by a container embodied as tray 263. Material 201 is formed into a belt. After a portion of material 201 passes through extractor 213 that same portion is deployed into medium 221 to collect more matter....
In the last few decades, several eco-cementitious binders have been proposed with lower embodied energy and reduced carbon footprint than that of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). This chapter focuses about six promising alternative cement binders which have the potential to be adopted in varieties ...
[32] stated that low-E window films can also increase the embodied impacts of window solutions, which can be damaging to the environment. However, this drawback can be offset by a wise selection of frames and glazing. Overall, windows are essential aesthetic parts of a building that provide...
of TiO2 photocatalysis, 3D concrete printing, and recycling policies, which then paved the way to state the rationale and positioning with regard to the state-of-the-art on innovative building envelope components from skin facades with low-carbon embodied, self-cleaning and air-purifying properties...
Scott, K., Daly, H., Barrett, J. & Strachan, N. National climate policy implications of mitigating embodied energy system emissions.Clim. Change136, 325–338 (2016). ArticleCASADSGoogle Scholar Sgouridis, S., Csala, D. & Bardi, U. The sower’s way: quantifying the narrowing net-ene...
Low quality, high waste, and energy intensive production methods, as well as excessive soil extraction and deforestation, are identified as the main environmental damage of the current construction methods and materials. The embodied energy is highlighted as the key area which should be addressed to...
Embodied carbon of structural frames Low carbon concrete Low energy buildings Whole-life carbon and buildings Circular economy Dematerialisation Reuse Recycling concrete Recycled content in concrete Flood resilience Property level flood resilience Vibration control Cost & programme Local material Concrete...