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Eco-efficient construction and building materials : life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and case studies /

Eco-efficient construction and building materials reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labelling. Part two includes case studies sh...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Pacheco-Torgal, F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Pub., 2014.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Eco-efficient construction and building materials reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labelling. Part two includes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building. Part three includes case studies applying LCA methodology to particular structures and components. Reviews ways of assessing the environme.
Physical Description:1 online resource (640 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780857097729
0857097725
0857097679
9780857097675
ISSN:2052-4714