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The use of generic LCIA databases in the process of building sustainability assessment - the case of SBToolPT®

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Resumo:The main constrain for the widespread use of LCA in the building sector is the lack of environmental data for most building materials, products and technologies. Based in the work of CEN TC 350 and in the work of iiSBE Portugal in the development of the Portuguese rating system SBToolPT®, this paper aims at presenting and discussing the development of a method to simplify LCA for effective use during the design phase and in the processes of building sustainability assessment.
Autores principais:Mateus, Ricardo
Outros Autores:Bragança, L.
Assunto:Database LCIA LCA Environmental performance Sustainability
Ano:2013
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Resumo:The main constrain for the widespread use of LCA in the building sector is the lack of environmental data for most building materials, products and technologies. Based in the work of CEN TC 350 and in the work of iiSBE Portugal in the development of the Portuguese rating system SBToolPT®, this paper aims at presenting and discussing the development of a method to simplify LCA for effective use during the design phase and in the processes of building sustainability assessment.