Francisco Oliveira, Paulo Mendonça, João Pedro Couto, Aires Camões, Elisa Silva, "Comparative Environmental and Economic Analysis of South European Building Constructive Systems," WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development, vol. 10, pp. 509-528, 2014, DOI:
Francisco Oliveira, Paulo Mendonça, João Pedro Couto, Aires Camões, Elisa Silva. Comparative Environmental and Economic Analysis of South European Building Constructive Systems.
WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development. 2014;10:509-528.
WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
Print ISSN: 1790-5079, E-ISSN: 2224-3496
Volume 10, 2014
Comparative Environmental and Economic Analysis of South European Building Constructive Systems
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Abstract: The choice between different materials and constructive systems can influence significantly the environmental impact and economic cost of construction. In this context, four constructive systems used in South European were studied: one conventional - composed by hollow brick walls and steel reinforced post and beam concrete structure; and three non-conventional - light steel framing (LSF); wood frame (WF); and insulation concrete form (ICF). Using a case study based on a contemporary Portuguese typology of a single family dwelling, some environmental impact indicators, as well as the weight and the economic cost of these solutions were evaluated.
Pages: 509-528 WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1790-5079 / 2224-3496, Volume 10, 2014, Art. #53 DOI: *As the DOI is a unique identifier, it is already available in the pdf version.
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