Essays about: "embodied carbon"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words embodied carbon.

  1. 1. The threat of embodied carbon in the building sector. What is guiding the solution?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Andrea Stevens; [2023]
    Keywords : Embodied Carbon; Building Sector; Ecomodernism; Decarbonisation; Climate Change; Building Materials; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Embodied carbon in the building sector is an emerging area for decarbonisation efforts due to its large contribution to carbon emissions and ability to support carbon neutrality targets. This thesis aims to understand the roots of current embodied decarbonisation strategy recommendations, by exploring how embodied carbon reduction strategies are in line with the philosophy of ecomodernism. READ MORE

  3. 2. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  4. 3. Embodied carbon and waste generation of building refurbishment : Case studies of office fit out in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ansheila Gabriela Budiyani; [2023]
    Keywords : Fit out; office; refurbishment; waste generation; embodied carbon; building life cycle; hyresgästanpassning; kontorsbyggnader; renovering; avfallsgenerering; inbyggd klimatpåverkan; byggnadens livscykel;

    Abstract : Buildings contribute to various environmental impacts. Office fit out, as a type of refurbishment in the building life cycle, tends to recur often and is resource-intensive. Still few studies have researched the topic. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the Potential of Virtual Reality to Promote Sustainable Behaviours: A Mixed-Methods Approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Kutman Bekiroglu; [2023]
    Keywords : VR; immersion; semi structured interviews; digital material exploration; carbon emissions; behavioural change; embodied sketching.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the potential of virtual reality (VR) to promote sustainable behaviours. The literature review draws from various fields that discuss the advantages and limitations of VR in design experiences (Scurati, et al. READ MORE

  6. 5. Climate impact of energy retrofitting measures : An analysis of energy and carbon payback times for replacing windows

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Mari Rosenkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : energy payback time; carbon payback time; building refurbishment LCA;

    Abstract : The European Commission has proposed a “renovation wave” to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Retrofitting can decrease operational energy usage but requires material production. READ MORE