Environmental performance analysis of insulated composite facade panels using life cycle assessment (LCA)

Yılmaz, Emrah; ARSLAN, Hakan Murat; Bideci, Alper

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.057

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“…Assessing façade systems and thermal insulation materials for different climate zones, Sierra-Perez et al conclude, that an ETICS has a better environmental performance in both warmer and colder climate zones than a ventilated façade or a system with internal insulation [32]. In a similar study, where the life-cycle impact of a polyurethane filled composite panel is compared to a composite panel with rockwool, the former achieves better environmental results [33]. Another relevant factor is the degradation of the ETICS.…”

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Assessment of Sustainable Construction Measures in Building Refurbishment—Life Cycle Comparison of Conventional and Multi-Active Façade Systems in a Social Housing Complex

Sattler

Österreicher

2019

Sustainability

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Building refurbishment plays a key role in the de-carbonization of the European building stock. Whilst the renewal of the thermal envelope increases energy efficiency during the operational phase, the type of material is highly relevant for the overall environmental impact of the refurbishment. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is most widely used for external thermal insulation systems but is also a material based on fossil resources. Thus, alternatives made from renewable raw materials must be more widely used in order to reach the climate goals. However, comparable data on long-term material effects over the life cycle are needed for developers and planners to make informed decisions. In a Viennese case study for the largest social housing property manager in Europe, two different façade systems have been analyzed to assess the overall environmental impact of the materials. In a comprehensive life cycle assessment, a Multi-Active Façade system based on recycled paper has been compared with a conventional external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) using EPS. It shows that whilst the evaluation during the operational phase alone results in a similar ecological footprint of the ETICS, the analysis over the whole life cycle provides a clear positive indication for the novel Multi-Active Façade.

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Assessment of Sustainable Construction Measures in Building Refurbishment—Life Cycle Comparison of Conventional and Multi-Active Façade Systems in a Social Housing Complex

Sattler

Österreicher

2019

Sustainability

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“…Consequently, the functional unit selected for this study is the production of 1 m 2 of multi-layer panels with technical properties that exceed the Compressive and Tensile Strength UNE EN Standards. The selection of this functional unit is in line with similar LCA studies on composite structural panels [23,37] and is the common functional unit in the EPD program for construction products.…”

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of a Novel Bio-Based Multilayer Panel for Construction Applications

Barrio

Francisco²,

Leoncini

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The bioeconomy can be integral to transforming the current economic system into one with reduced environmental and social impacts of material consumption. This work describes a bio-based multi-layer panel that is based on residual coniferous bark. To ensure that the presented bio-based panel positively contributes to environmental protection while remaining competitive with conventional products and meeting high social standards, the development of the panel is accompanied by a life cycle sustainability assessment. This study performs a comparative LCA and LCC of the developed panel to conventional benchmark panels, as well as a qualitative social life cycle assessment. While the panel performs only economically marginally weaker than the benchmarks, the results are more heterogeneous for the environmental dimension with benefits of the bio-based panel in categories such as climate change, acidification, and ozone formation and detriments in categories including eutrophication. The S-LCA analysis shows that all of the involved companies apply social principles in direct proximity; however, social responsibility along the supply chain could be further promoted. All results need to be viewed with the caveat that the manufacturing processes for the new panel have been implemented, to date, on a pilot scale and further improvements need to be achieved in terms of upscaling and optimisation cycles.

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“…The environmental impact of building facades and curtain wall systems has been one of the concerns involved in selecting suitable curtain wall materials, which involves life cycle assessment (LCA) (Ansah et al , 2020; Azari and Kim, 2012; Taghizade et al , 2019; Yılmaz et al , 2019). For example, Radhi (2010) conducted a study to analyse the performance of wall systems and cladding materials based on Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, to provide designers with reliable technical data.…”

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A multi-criteria decision-making model for selecting curtain wall systems in office buildings

Hamida

Alshibani

2020

JEDT

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that facilitates the evaluation and selection processes of curtain wall systems used in office buildings. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive literature review and interviews with local experts were conducted to identify common types of curtain wall systems used in office buildings and their selection criteria. A questionnaire was designed and completed using multi-criteria decision-making techniques through face-to-face meetings with consultants in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The proposed model was implemented in prototype software as a proof of concept. Findings The results revealed that fire resistance scored the highest weighting of all the criteria. Furthermore, precast concrete cladding panels were found to be the best system for use in office buildings located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The model validation reveals that the score for any curtain wall system varies depending on the nature of the project and that the prioritisation of criteria can vary from one practitioner to another. Originality/value The model captures the knowledge of professionals who are experts in the prioritisation of criteria for selecting curtain wall systems. The research design presented expands the boundaries of knowledge of the relevant literature, through demonstrating a conceptual framework incorporating different techniques into a computerised model. It has practical implications through presenting a systematic procedure for developing and adopting a computerised decision-making tool, which aligns experts’ professional practice and requirements, for use in selecting fragmented options.

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Environmental performance analysis of insulated composite facade panels using life cycle assessment (LCA)

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

Assessment of Sustainable Construction Measures in Building Refurbishment—Life Cycle Comparison of Conventional and Multi-Active Façade Systems in a Social Housing Complex

Assessment of Sustainable Construction Measures in Building Refurbishment—Life Cycle Comparison of Conventional and Multi-Active Façade Systems in a Social Housing Complex

Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of a Novel Bio-Based Multilayer Panel for Construction Applications

A multi-criteria decision-making model for selecting curtain wall systems in office buildings

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