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Abbas, N M A (2007) Construction claims in Saudi Arabia: a study of sources and associations of claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde.
Abdalall, S (2017) Concurrent delay analysis in public works construction disputes: a cross-jurisdictional study of Egypt, Scotland and England, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School, University of Strathclyde.
Adjei-Kumi, T (1997) The development of an intelligent system for visual simulation of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Al-Meshekeh, H S S (1991) The relationship between conflict management style and construction project effectiveness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Alahmadi, N H (2018) Nudging contracting firms rivals within municipal road projects in Saudi Arabia to bid competitively, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Bell, T (2018) A detailed investigation into the engineering properties and challenges affecting the potential introduction of a UK grown dowel-laminated timber floor panel into the domestic construction market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture, University of Strathclyde.
Branki, C N E (1995) Agents, applications, and interactions in collaborative building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Campos, C R (2023) Simplified Matlab calculation tool for LCA optimization of domestic buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: optimization; sustainability; circular economy; life cycle; energy efficiency; construction sector; energy consumption; environmental impact; government; stakeholder
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.48730/4x1b-e990
- Abstract:
Sustainability approach within the construction sectors is a very complex task. These sectors are responsible for between 20% and 40% of energy consumptions of developed countries. It is agreed as one of the most important sectors that should urgently change its way of production to reduce the environmental impact caused. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been used to study the environmental impacts of different products and systems since the early 70s. When the evaluated product is a complete building, these assessments become a great source of information with which governments and councils are able to demonstrate their fight and effort to get better and more sustainable cities. Although there are several tools to study the energy efficiency and environmental impacts of buildings the most common ones are complex software. Several issues arise when performing simplified LCA, such as the great amount of data involved, different units, scenarios and assumptions that a building could offer resulting on a wide range of cases and combinations. Despite having access to this knowledge, a complete LCA does not become an easy task within the domestic sector where a all stages and several factors, such as economic and social, could be considered. Construction stakeholders must develop a deeper understanding of how buildings perform at every stage within their life span in terms of environmental impact and energy consumption. This is the only way to implement measures that improve their sustainability and the circular economy. , as we move closer to the agreed 2030 and 2050 goals. This research presents a possible solution with a simplified methodology for LCA optimization for domestic buildings using a user-friendly tool based on Matlab software, having accurate complete evaluations within minutes with insulation optimization options and comparison between different scenarios.
Charley, J (1995) The dialectic of the built environment: A study in the historical transformation of labour and space, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Coffey, M (1995) The propensity for participation in mechanical and electrical sub-contractors in the British construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Collins, H J (2007) Identity and interpretation of the built environment: a case study of interpretation of symbolic artefacts in the organisational built environment and it's effect on the identity forming process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Craigen, A (1990) Britain's school building estate: evaluation by life cycle for effective maintenance, with an illustrated study on Glasgow schools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Cummings, A J G (1980) The York Buildings Company: A case study in eighteenth century corporation mismanagement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Duncheva, T A (2019) Offsite timber systems multi-factor productivity index, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Hajjah Dayang Suzana, B H A A (2006) An exploration of the business environment of the construction industry of Negara Brunei Darussalam: in the context of public-private partnerships, privatisation and private finance initiatives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science , University of Strathclyde.
Hand, J W (1998) Removing barriers to the use of simulation in the building design professions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Hassanien, A (2003) Analysing hotel repositioning through property renovation in the hospitality industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scottish Hotel School , University of Strathclyde.
Hughes, J (2020) Global claims in engineering and construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School , University of Strathclyde.
Ibrahim, W A B (2016) Regulatory framework for adjudicators in the Malaysian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School , University of Strathclyde.
Makulsawatudom, A (2003) Construction productivity measurement and improvement in Thailand by improved work-sampling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science, University of Strathclyde.
Mansfield, N R (1990) The internationalisation of the British construction consulting sector and technology transfer in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Marketing , University of Strathclyde.
McElroy, L B (2009) Embedding integrated building performance assessment in design practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science , University of Strathclyde.
McLellan, R (1994) The use of project management procedures by construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering , University of Strathclyde.
Mohd Nor, M F I (2019) The development of a pedagogical framework for the integration of building information modelling in the architecture degree programme in Malaysia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
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Tennant, S (2007) Site management teams and project performance in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
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Yakubu, S U-N (2017) The barriers to the implementation and enforcement of the Building Code Standards Structural Provisions for mid-rise residential buildings: the case of Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Zhang, L (2022) Risk management framework to guide off-site manufacturing process: a Chinese perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Zubairu, M (1990) Sites and services housing development: Strategies for improving the effective demand for projects by low-income families in the urban areas of Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.