Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.d10.0417
Assessment of sustainable use of material resources in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry - a conceptual Framework proposal for Austria
Stefan Schützenhofer
orcid.org/0000-0003-1057-4596
; Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
Iva Kovacic
; Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
Helmut Rechberger
; Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
Abstract
Circular economy in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction requires consideration in the design, deconstruction-planning, and waste management. This paper aims to develop a Framework to evaluate the material sustainability of buildings by comparing the proportionality of costs to environmental impacts of construction waste flows. Therefore, an extensive literature review was conducted to find parameters needed, such as building certification, life cycle assessment, or material passports. Next, a distillation process was conducted to reduce the large number of parameters found to be manageable. Following the applicable legislation, procedures to be carried out at different stages, from dismantling to recycling or treatment, were defined. Practical applications were derived, such as support for deconstruction management, resource management, and conclusions for planning. The final parameters were assigned to these processes. Due to a lack of data, data collection and public data provision are essential for applicability.
Keywords
Circular economy; Sustainability evaluation; Waste management; Construction waste; Building demolition; Built environment
Hrčak ID:
287175
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Publication date:
31.12.2022.
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