Methods, Impacts, and Opportunities in the Concrete Building Life Cycle

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Ochsendorf, John; Keith Norford, Leslie; Brown, Dorothy; Durschlag, Hannah; Hsu, Sophia Lisbeth; ... Show more
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Abstract
Life cycle assessment (LCA) offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating and improving the environmental impacts of buildings. This research explores and advances three key areas relevant to the field of buildings LCA: methodology, benchmarking, and impact reduction opportunities.
Date issued
2011-08
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/105108
Publisher
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub
Keywords
Concrete, Construction, Buildings, Buildings LCA, Life Cycle Assessment, Building Life Cycle, Concrete Building
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