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

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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-labelling. Part two includes case studies sh...

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Main Authors: Torgal, Fernando Pacheco (Author), Cabeza, Luisa F., 1967- (Author), Labrincha, J. (Joao) (Author), Magalhaes, A. de (Aldo Giuntini de) (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Woodhead Publishing, 2014.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering.
Subjects:
Sustainable construction.
Building materials > Environmental aspects.
Construction durable.
Building materials > Environmental aspects
Sustainable construction
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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. Reviews ways of assessing the environme.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2013.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780857097729
0857097725