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Agyekum, K, Hammond, S F and Salgin, B (2021) Occupants' perceived importance and satisfaction with the indoor environmental quality of a green building. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 627-42.
Amarachukwu Nnadozie, N and Wilkinson, S (2021) Building code amendment and building resilience: perspective of building code users in New Zealand. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 643-59.
Ayda Montaser, K and Heidari, S (2021) Optimizing window size by integrating energy and lighting analyses considering occupants' visual satisfaction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 673-86.
Dewagoda, K G, Perera, B and Senaratne, S (2021) A "knowledge value chain" framework for contractor organisations to maximise chances of winning tenders. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 577-93.
Ekanayake, E, Shen, G Q and Kumaraswamy, M (2021) Supply chain resilience: mapping the knowledge domains through a bibliometric approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 705-21.
Ghomi, S G, Wedawatta, G, Ginige, K and Ingirige, B (2021) Living-transforming disaster relief shelter: a conceptual approach for sustainable post-disaster housing. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 687-704.
Khatibi, H, Wilkinson, S, Baghersad, M, Heiman, D, Ramli, H, Suhatril, M, Javanmardi, A and Ghaedi, K (2021) The resilient-smart city development: a literature review and novel frameworks exploration. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 493-510.
Kumarasiri, B and Dissanayake, P (2021) Barriers to implementing waste-to-energy projects in Sri Lanka: a PESTEL analysis. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 544-58.
Mayara Regina, M and Tavares, S F (2021) Materials passport's review: challenges and opportunities toward a circular economy building sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 767-82.
Nandun Madhusanka Hewa, W, Pan, W and Kumaraswamy, M (2021) Social network analysis applications in sustainable construction and built environment management: a review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 511-28.
Olajide, J F, Ajayi, O O, Kudirat Ibilola, Z and Adenuga, O A (2021) Climatic conditions and the resilience of buildings along Lagos coastline. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 738-49.
Perera, G, Tennakoon, T, Kulatunga, U, Jayasena, H S and Wijewickrama, M (2021) Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 611-26.
Perera, S, Senaratne, S, Rodrigo, M N N and Brady, L (2021) Analysis of embodied carbon and cost profiles of school buildings in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 660-72.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: operational carbon; embodied carbon estimating; school buildings; insulation; building components; green buildings; case studies; cost analysis; bills of quantities; environmental impact; UK; Italy; Australia
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2020-0031
- Abstract:
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on creating sustainable buildings that have a reduced carbon footprint. The primary method to achieve this has been through reducing operational carbon of buildings. However, as the industry aims to produce "carbon neutral" buildings with extremely low operational carbon through measures such as insulation, embodied carbon (EC) component could get increased. As such, it is equally important to understand the state of EC emissions in buildings. The aim of this research was to analyse typical EC and cost profiles of school buildings within Australia to understand which building elements need more attention. The research involved measuring EC of five classroom blocks in schools in Sydney through a case study research approach and document survey. Bills of quantities from these projects were analysed to estimate the EC and cost profiles of the buildings. Results indicated that some elements such as roof, site works, upper floors and substructure had a higher cost also demonstrating an increased EC indicating a possibility of a relationship between carbon and cost. Accordingly, these elements were identified as the typical carbon hotspots within school buildings in Australia, which need greater attention in reducing EC. The study explores the carbon-cost profile of Australian school buildings and highlights the importance of reducing EC in carbon hotspots.
Ranadewa, K, Sandanayake, Y G and Siriwardena, M (2021) Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 594-610.
Ratnasabapathy, S, Alashwal, A and Perera, S (2021) Exploring the barriers for implementing waste trading practices in the construction industry in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 559-76.
Sirimewan, D C, Mendis, A, Damitha, R, Samaraweera, A and Naiduwa Handi Chathuri, M (2021) Analysis of issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems: case of a developing country. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 529-43.
Tariq, H, Pathirage, C and Fernando, T (2021) Measuring community disaster resilience using Q-methods: a physical resilience perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 722-37.
Wijewansha, A S, Tennakoon, G A, Waidyasekara, K and Ekanayake, B J (2021) Implementation of circular economy principles during pre-construction stage: the case of Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 750-66.