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A web-based tool for streamlining environmental decision-making in building design
RH Crawford, V Bunster
Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science | IOP Publishing | Published : 2020
Abstract
The construction industry is an important driver for economic growth, but it is also a major contributor to global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. A plethora of sustainable design tools and rating schemes have been developed in an attempt to improve the environmental performance of buildings. Regardless of their increasing adoption by the construction industry, much of the existing focus is on improving the operational performance of buildings. However, a more holistic life cycle approach that also considers material production is critical. Despite this, limited information and tools are available that consider the full life cycle at the point where decisions can have the greatest i..
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