Essays about: "LCA of wood"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words LCA of wood.

1. 1. Investigating the Potential of Circular Economy in Stockholm’s Craft Classes : A Case Study Comparing Secondary Wood to Virgin Wood Using LCA and LCC

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Magdalena Smolic; Zin Haji; [2023]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Life Cycle Costs; LCC; behavioral study; environmental impact assessment; circular economy; reuse; climate neutral cities; wood craft class; land use; water use; global warming potential; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Livscykelkostnadsanalys; LCC; Beteende studie; miljökonsekvensbedömning; cirkulär ekonomi; återanvändning; klimatneutrala städer; träslöjd; markanvändning; vattenanvändning; global uppvärmningspotential.;

   Abstract : This thesis evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of implementing secondary wood from recycling centers into wood crafts in Stockholm schools. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting as a part of the "Climate Neutral Stockholm 2030" sub-project 3. READ MORE

3. 2. Climate and economic implications of structure and façade materials on a building's life cycle performance : A case study of a multi-family building in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

   Author : Maximilian Jatzkowski; [2023]
   Keywords : life cycle assessment; life cycle analysis; multi-family building; life cost analysis; facade; environmental analysis; livscykelanalys; miljöanalys; flerbostadshus; livskostnadsanalys; stomme; fasad;

   Abstract : This study has been conducted in cooperation with OBOS Kärnhem. The objective of the study is to assess environmental impacts from different structural and facade materials to find a configuration with the lowest impact, and to assess the economic implications of different structural and façade materials. READ MORE

4. 3. Life cycle assessment of timber high-rise building structures : Case study of a project examined in the context of French environmental regulation (RE2020)

   University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

   Author : Corentin Le Gall; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The damages that the building sector does to the environment can no longer be ignored and need to be approached with a life cycle assessment (LCA). Advantages to build in wood and to build dense cities lead to a potential “two birds in one stone” effect regarding high-rise massive timber construction. READ MORE

5. 4. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
   Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

6. 5. Wood's Potential as an Eco-Friendly Building Material: A Comparative Study of Wood and Steel Columns in Reducing Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions in Construction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Shuruq Ibrahim; [2023]
   Keywords : Building; Carbon emissions; Energy use; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Steel; Sustainable development; Wood;

   Abstract : The building sector contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) due to the high energy use in building material production. One of the most critical concerns the World Summit on Sustainable Development must address is saving energy. READ MORE