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1. A comparative study of Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and EN 15804 in the construction sector concentrating on the End-of-Life stage and reducing subjectivity in the formulas
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : One of the main polluting industries in the world with high environmental impact is the construction industry which also generates a huge amount of waste. To overcome the seburdens, we need to reduce the impacts through new solutions, technologies and by injecting circular economy concept into the industry. READ MORE
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2. A Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Cross-Laminated Timber
University essay from Lunds universitet/ByggproduktionAbstract : Negative environmental impacts generated by new buildings and the built environment needs to be reduced in order to contribute to mitigation of anthropogenic global warming. Sustainable building certifications such as Miljöbyggnad and DGNB was introduced as a measure to transition into more sustainable buildings. READ MORE
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3. Fully Glazed Office Building Façade Designs in Denmark
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesignAbstract : The current trend in office building architecture includes large glazed areas that give transparent architecture. But these buildings have a challenging indoor climate and a higher energy use than required by current building regulations in Denmark. READ MORE