Book Details
Orange Code:31010
Paperback:630 pages
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1. Introduction to the environmental impact of construction and building materials2. Life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and procurement3. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of the building sector: strengths and weaknesses4. Using life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to develop eco-labels for construction and building materials5. The EU Ecolabel scheme and its application to construction and building materials6. Environmental product declaration (EPD) labelling of construction and building materials7. Shortcomings of eco-labelling of construction and building materials8. Green public procurement (GPP) of construction and building materials9. Assessing the environmental impact of particular types of structure
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Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labeling. Part two includes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building. Part three includes case studies applying LCA methodology to particular structures and components.
- Reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials
- Provides a thorough overview, including strengths and shortcomings, of the life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-labeling of eco-efficient construction and building materials
- Includes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building
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