Kim, K (2015) Conceptual building information modelling framework for whole-house refurbishment based on LCC and LCA. PhD thesis, Aston University, UK.
Abstract
The UK government aims at achieving 80% CO2 emission reduction by 2050 which requires collective efforts across all the UK industry sectors. In particular, the housing sector has a large potential to contribute to achieving the aim because the housing sector alone accounts for 27% of the total UK CO2 emission, and furthermore, 87% of the housing which is responsible for current 27% CO2 emission will still stand in 2050. Therefore, it is essential to improve energy efficiency of existing housing stock built with low energy efficiency standard. In order for this, a whole?house needs to be refurbished in a sustainable way by considering the life time financial and environmental impacts of a refurbished house. However, the current refurbishment process seems to be challenging to generate a financially and environmentally affordable refurbishment solution due to the highly fragmented nature of refurbishment practice and a lack of knowledge and skills about whole?house refurbishment in the construction industry. In order to generate an affordable refurbishment solution, diverse information regarding costs and environmental impacts of refurbishment measures and materials should be collected and integrated in ... (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Index terms: | industry sector, housing stock, environmental impact, housing, efficiency, energy efficiency, building information modelling, low energy, construction industry |
| Subjects: | construction type, environmental impact, sustainability and energy, energy systems, industry analysis, information systems, performance management |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Sustainability, Digital Applications, Construction Technology, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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