69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca5Beyond Construction: Understanding the Life Cycle of a Building
The life cycle of a building encompasses 5 phases — material extraction (modules A1-A3), construction (A4-A5), operation (B1-B7), maintenanc...
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69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca1Construction Waste Reduction and Management: Closing the Loop in Green Building
Construction waste reduction and management closes the loop in green building practice. The EU generates over 800 Mt/year of construction an...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca1Durability and Design Flexibility
Durability and design flexibility are the two pillars that determine a building's actual service life and its capacity to adapt to change. T...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca5How Design Decisions Impact the Life Cycle of a Building
Design decisions impact the life cycle of a building by determining 70-80% of its total emissions before the first brick is laid: orientatio...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca5Strategies to Minimize Environmental Impact Throughout the Building Lifecycle
The strategies to minimize environmental impact throughout the building lifecycle include the selection of materials with verified EPDs (40-...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca3The Path Toward Zero-Waste Construction: Challenges and Opportunities
The path toward zero-waste construction presents measurable technical challenges and quantifiable opportunities: only 1% of European buildin...
69d87574dcbf2f0997628ca5Landmark Recycling and Reuse Projects in Modern Architecture
Landmark recycling and reuse projects in modern architecture demonstrate that circularity is viable at scale: the Triodos Bank HQ (55,000 m2...