Cradle to Cradle: Architecture beyond LCA

Relashionship between LCA and C2C approach on a case study is defined. C2C, if appropriately developed in the construction sector, can become a holistic method to analyse the environmental quality of a building. Considering the overhall environmental impact, a material or an element traditionally co...

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Main Authors: Rossano Albatici, Anna Serpelloni, Stefano Gialanella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ar.Tec. 2016-12-01
Series:Tema
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Online Access:http://artecweb.org/ojs2/index.php/TeMA/article/view/96
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Summary:Relashionship between LCA and C2C approach on a case study is defined. C2C, if appropriately developed in the construction sector, can become a holistic method to analyse the environmental quality of a building. Considering the overhall environmental impact, a material or an element traditionally considered non-sustainable can perform better than a so-called natural one. Analysis of the building sustainability should embrace a holistic approach, giving equal importance both to environmental and energy issues and to those related to indoor comfort, safety, health and users’ satisfaction.
ISSN:2421-4574