2021
DOI: 10.3390/su132011263
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Beyond Operational Energy Efficiency: A Balanced Sustainability Index from a Life Cycle Consideration

Abstract: Most deep energy renovation projects focus only on an operating energy reduction and disregard the added embodied energy derived from adding insulation, window/door replacement, and mechanical system replacement or upgrades. It is important to study and address the balance and trade-offs between reduced operating energy and added embodied energy from a whole life cycle perspective to reduce the overall building carbon footprint. However, the added embodied energy and related environmental impact have not been … Show more

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