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Hajji, A M and Lewis, P (2013) Development of productivity-based estimating tool for energy and air emissions from earthwork construction activities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 84-100.

Miller, W and Buys, L (2013) Factors influencing sustainability outcomes of housing in subtropical Australia. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 60-83.

Siew, R Y J, Balatbat, M C A and Carmichael, D G (2013) The relationship between sustainability practices and financial performance of construction companies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 6-27.

Slagstad, H and Brattebø, H (2013) Use of LCA to evaluate solutions for water and waste infrastructure in the early planning phase of carbon-neutral urban settlements. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 28-42.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: household waste; life cycle assessment; physical planning; project planning; town planning; waste; wastewater; water supply and waste systems
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20466091311325836
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The paper aims to discuss how life cycle assessment can be used in the early stage planning phase of new settlements. Design/methodology/approach – By applying the life cycle methodology on the waste, water and wastewater system of a new carbon-neutral settlement under planning in Norway, the authors discuss the pros and cons with applying this methodology in an early planning phase. Findings – The LCA methodology enabled the authors to compare suggestions from interdisciplinary planning teams, relate them to the existing systems in Trondheim and provide quantitative results back to the decision-makers, in this case the municipality. The environmental benefits of implementing alternative solutions in the waste, water and wastewater systems were found to be small. Research limitations/implications – Data availability and uncertainty can be limitations in the early planning phase. Practical implications – By applying this methodology, the life cycle environmental impact of different solutions can be assessed at an early planning stage. Originality/value – Even if life cycle assessment has been used for years in the research community, there is too little experience with applying the methodology in the early planning phase of new projects. This paper discuss how life cycle assessment can be used to compare suggestions from interdisciplinary planning teams, relate them to existing systems and provide quantitative results back to the decision-makers.

Thomsen, J, Berker, T, Hauge, Å L, Denizou, K, Wågø, S and Jerkø, S (2013) The interaction between building and users in passive and zero-energy housing and offices: The role of interfaces, knowledge and user commitment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 43-59.