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Biobased materials in the construction industry: A case study into the effects of using biobased construction materials on life cycle costs.
Lanting, Sven (2023) Biobased materials in the construction industry: A case study into the effects of using biobased construction materials on life cycle costs.
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| Abstract: | This research focuses on the effects of using biobased construction materials on the life cycle costs of newly constructed apartments. A case study is performed to assess the level of circularity and life cycle costs of different design alternatives. A BCI calculation is used to assess the level of circularity, whilst a life cycle analysis focusing on the construction, operational and end of life costs is used to assess the life cycle costs. The design alternatives are created using the Shearing Layers of Brand, focusing on the Structure, Skin and Space Plan. Ultimately, it is concluded that the use of biobased materials entails an increase in life cycle costs and level of circularity. Furthermore, the application of biobased materials in the Structure of the apartment proves to be the most cost-efficient measure to increase the level of circularity. Further research into the measurement of circularity and the underlying database(s) of these methods could results in more realistic results. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Sweco, De Bilt, The Netherlands |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 56 civil engineering |
| Programme: | Construction Management and Engineering MSc (60337) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/94927 |
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