Mah, D; Manrique, J D; Yu, H; Al-Hussein, M and Nasseri, R (2011) House construction CODN2/DN footprint quantification: A BIM approach. Construction Innovation, 11(2), pp. 161-178. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose - This paper aims to establish a baseline for carbon dioxide (CODN2/DN) emissions quantification in the current residential construction process. Opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of the homebuilding process are also identified. Design/methodology/approach - CODN2/DN emissions of various house construction stages are quantified and utilised in a 3D building information model. This allows rapid emission computations for various house sizes, designs and materials. An intelligent database calculates emissions for different house styles with different construction processes. Findings - Two construction stages (basement walls foundation and framing) were identified as high CODN2/DN emissions contributors. In addition, equipment operation on site, transportation to and from the site and heating for curing concrete were identified as the main sources of emissions during construction. Originality/value - The paper addresses the limited attention given to CODN2/DN emissions during the actual construction process. The introduction of building information modeling for quantifying emissions in the construction process is of significant value. This research is pertinent to the international homebuilding industry and homebuyers who all have a role in mitigating CODN2/DN emissions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building; building specifications; carbon; residential homes |
| Index terms: | house construction, methodology, construction process, computation, curing, carbon dioxide, framing, house size, construction stages, residential construction, building specification, database, quantification, building information modelling |
| Subjects: | data management, measurement and scaling, building construction, information systems, concrete and cementitious materials, research methods, construction integration, conceptual models, professional practice, economic analysis, project delivery, construction type, computational methods, climate science |
| Topics: | Site Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Construction Technology, Sustainability, Project Management, Research Practice, Construction Materials, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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