Title of article :
Environmental Life-Cycle Impacts of a Single-family House in Portugal: Assessing Alternative Exterior Walls with two Methods
Author/Authors :
MONTEIRO, Helena University of Coimbra - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (LAETA), Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics(ADAI), PORTUGAL , FREIRE, Fausto University of Coimbra - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (LAETA), Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics(ADAI), PORTUGAL
Abstract :
The main goal of this paper is to assess alternative exterior walls options to support decision at project level of new buildings in Portugal towards reduced life cycle energy and environmental impacts. A life-cycle model for buildings has been developed focusing on alternative external wall systems (single, double) and contemporary materials. A comprehensive life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) is presented, including results for two wellknown LCIA methods: CML2001 and Eco-indicator’99, which are compared on their performance through application to the same life cycle inventory for a single-family house in Portugal.
Keywords :
Building envelope , environmental impacts , life cycle assessment , single , family house.
Journal title :
Gazi University Journal Of Science
Journal title :
Gazi University Journal Of Science
