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Eco-efficient construction and building materials: Life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and case studies

By Fernando Pacheco-Torgal

Book information

Publisher
Woodhead Publishing
Year
2014
ISBN
978-0-85709-767-5, 978-0-85709-772-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15479196 bytes)
Series
Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering 49
Pages
632\630
Time added
2014-05-06 07:00:00

Description

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-labelling. 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.

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