Thesis title

This thesis quantifies the environmental consequences of applying eco-design strategies in the building sector and prioritize them across multiple impact categories. These strategies are believed to be environmentally beneficial, however quantitative evidence of this is lacking. The environmental performance of the eco-design strategies was quantified using consequential life cycle assessment (LCA), both on an urban scale and on a building scale where the consequences were evaluated in relation to various building components. From this study it is recommended to prioritize the use of biotic materials, followed by inert natural materials, inorganic materials, and finally reclaimed materials for construction purposes, however it is also recommended to differentiate the applied eco-design strategies across different building components. This study offers new quantitative insights into the effectiveness of eco-design strategies in reducing environmental impacts and focal points for building designers interested in implementing eco-design practices. 

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Graduate program : Civil Engineering