Search for dissertations about: "life cycle assessment - LCA"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 183 swedish dissertations containing the words life cycle assessment - LCA.
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16. Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis of a single-family house
Abstract : The building industry is responsible for 35% of final energy use and 38% of CO2 emissions at a global level. The European Union aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the building industry by up to 90% by the year 2050. Therefore, it is important to consider the environmental impacts buildings have. READ MORE
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17. Integrated Life Cycle Design - Applied to concrete multi-dwelling buildings
Abstract : The objective of this work is to explore ways of enhancing the overall lifetime quality, including cost and environmental efficiency, of Swedish concrete multi-dwelling buildings. The building and its characteristics, as well as the procedures for whole life optimisation, are addressed. READ MORE
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18. Improving the Sustainability Performance of Building Materials: An Approach from Life Cycle Thinking
Abstract : The construction industry is expected to play a vital role in meeting the global societal challenge of ensuring sustainable development. Due to the increasing importance of the embodied impact of materials, this thesis investigates how the sustainability performance of building materials can be improved. READ MORE
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19. Simplifying LCA use in the life cycle of residential buildings in Sweden
Abstract : This thesis discusses the use of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) in the building life cycle. While the life cycle of a residential building is an important source of environmental concern, knowledge about LCA remains scarce and sporadic in most construction companies. READ MORE
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20. Life Cycle Impacts of Road Infrastructure : Assessment of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
Abstract : Road infrastructure is essential in the development of human society, but has both negative and positive impacts. Large amounts of money and natural resources are spent each year on its construction, operation and maintenance. Obviously, there is potentially significantenvironmental impact associated with these activities. READ MORE