Goncalves Sartori, Thais (2023) Improving whole building life cycle assessment software tools for decision-making. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
This thesis explored how environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the whole life cycle of buildings is conducted across all project stages. Since building designers typically rely on software to make decisions, this thesis investigated the attributes that EIA software tools currently have or should have to provide a more comprehensible interface while delivering an accurate and reliable assessment. For this purpose, the research examined existing EIA software and surveyed software developers and users. Ultimately, this research contributes to a more sustainable building industry by guiding the development of EIA tools that effectively inform designers of the best environmental-friendly decisions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Drogemuller, Robin; Lamari, Fiona and Omrani, Sara |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building project process; decision-making tool; designers; environmental impact assessment; green building rating system; informative outputs; life cycle assessment; software attributes; survey; whole building life cycle assessment |
| Index terms: | decision-making, green building, sustainable building, survey, designer, environmental impact assessment, whole life cycle, whole building life cycle, life cycle assessment |
| Subjects: | sustainability and energy, profession, data collection methods, environmental impact, decision analysis, sustainability assessment, sustainable construction, design practice |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Risk Management, Research Practice, Sustainability, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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