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The greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation options for materials used in UK construction.

Authors :
Giesekam, Jannik
Barrett, John
Taylor, Peter
Owen, Anne
Source :
Energy & Buildings. Aug2014, Vol. 78, p202-214. 13p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Presents time series of embodied emissions in UK construction from 1997 to 2011. [•] Contends that mitigation requires greater focus on material efficiency. [•] Identifies barriers to uptake of alternative materials, technologies and practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03787788
Volume :
78
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Energy & Buildings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96244913
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.04.035