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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463739003321

Titolo

Eco-efficient construction and building materials : life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and case studies / / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and three others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA : , : Woodhead Pub., , 2014

ISBN

0-85709-772-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (641 p.)

Collana

Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering, , 2052-4714 ; ; number 49

Altri autori (Persone)

TorgalFernando Pacheco

Disciplina

690.028

690.0286

Soggetti

Sustainable construction

Building materials

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and procurement -- part II. Assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials -- part III. Assessing the environmental impact of particular types of structure.

Sommario/riassunto

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