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https://epub.vgu.edu.vn/handle/dlibvgu/2174| Title: | An investigation of low-carbon design for middle-income apartment buildings in Ho Chi Minh City using life cycle assessment | Authors: | Vo Ngoc Ban | Keywords: | Low-carbon design;Life cycle assessment (LCA);Carbon emissions;Middle-income housing;Ho Chi Minh city | Issue Date: | 2024 | Abstract: | The construction industry significantly contributes to environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions. In Ho Chi Minh City, rapid urbanisation has led to a surge in demand for middle-income apartment buildings, raising concerns about their environmental footprint. As part of ongoing efforts to achieve climate change mitigation goals, this study focuses on evaluating the carbon emissions of typical middle-income apartment buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The main objective of this research is to assess the carbon emissions of middle-income apartment buildings in Ho Chi Minh City and identify strategies to reduce their environmental impact. To achieve this, the study employs Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a comprehensive method for evaluating building-related carbon emissions. Emissions across the lifecycle of the building’s components—including production, transportation, installation, use, replacement, and refurbishment—are assessed using a combination of material data, software tools, and LCA databases. The results reveal that the building has a total carbon dioxide equivalent emission of 39,078 tons over its 50-year lifecycle. The building’s integrated carbon score falls within the E–F classification of the Integrated Carbon Standard, which is below the global average for apartment buildings. The materials phase, particularly the use of reinforced concrete, is identified as the primary contributor to the building’s carbon emissions. |
URI(1): | https://epub.vgu.edu.vn/handle/dlibvgu/2174 | Rights: | Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International |
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