Building energy performance: A LCA case study of kenaf-fibres insulation board

被引:185
作者
Ardente, Fulvio [1 ]
Beccali, Marco [1 ]
Cellura, Maurizio [1 ]
Mistretta, Marina [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Palermo, Dipartimento Ricerche Energetiche & Ambientali, I-90128 Palermo, Italy
关键词
LCA; bio-building materials; sustainable building;
D O I
10.1016/j.enbuild.2006.12.009
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
The paper presents a life cycle assessment of a kenaf-fibre insulation board following the international standards of the ISO 14040 series. Each life-cycle step has been checked, from kenaf production and board manufacture by an Italian firm, to use and disposal. The aim is to Assess the board eco-profile and to compare, on the basis of a life-cycle approach, the energy and environmental benefits and drawbacks related to its employment into a typical residential dwelling. A comparison among various insulating materials has been carried out. The study focuses also on processes and input materials which cause the main environmental impacts of the product, and points out critical issues and the life-cycle steps with the highest improvement potentials. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页数:10
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