Abstract
The paper presents a methodology for carbon footprint assessment of buildings according to the current European standard. The analytical formulas are proposed to assess the carbon footprint through emissions calculation for the building life cycle including extraction, transportation, and processing of raw materials, construction and installation process, operation, maintenance, and repair, as well as liquidation and disposal. Beyond the life cycle boundaries, the possible benefits from recycling and reuse of building components and materials are considered.
Highlights
Various types of activities are characterized by varying degrees of environmental impact
Up to 50 % of world total carbon dioxide emissions come from the construction industry
Greenhouse gas emissions are generated at different stages of the life cycle of the building from the extraction, production, operation, and demolition
Summary
Various types of activities are characterized by varying degrees of environmental impact. The construction industry has a significant impact on most environmental pollution factors. Up to 50 % of world total carbon dioxide emissions come from the construction industry. Greenhouse gas emissions are generated at different stages of the life cycle of the building from the extraction, production, operation, and demolition. In order to reduce energy use and environmental impact in buildings, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive [2], the Energy Efficiency Directive [3], and the Circular Economy Action Plan [4] have been established by the European Commission. Regulations, guidelines, and recommendations for the design of buildings with high energy efficiency and low emissions are being developed based on these directives
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