Sustainable construction aims to minimize all environmental impacts generated throughout a building\u2019s entire life cycle, taking into account factors such as the efficient use of energy and water, the use of environmentally friendly building materials and natural resources, proper waste management, and the use of renewable energy.<\/p>\n
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A: Production or manufacturing phase;
\nB: Construction phase;
\nC: Use phase;
\nD: Demolition phase;
\nE: Externalized impacts after the building\u2019s life cycle.<\/p>\n
With regard to the production phase, this analysis examines the amount of energy and resources used for the extraction of raw materials, the transportation of materials to manufacturing plants, and the production of the final construction products, along with their respective environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
The construction phase includes the transportation of construction materials to the job site, the energy and resources required during the building construction process\u2014such as equipment and fuel for machinery\u2014as well as any waste generated during construction.<\/p>\n
The use phase considers the energy and resources required throughout the building\u2019s life cycle. These are primarily related to lighting, air conditioning, specific utilities, water use, and materials for maintenance, repairs, and any replacements of building components or mechanical and electrical systems.
\nFor the demolition phase, reference is made to the energy and resources required for the proper demolition and disposal of waste generated during deconstruction at the end of the building\u2019s life cycle. <\/p>\n
Finally, in the last phase, we analyze how the various types of waste generated by the demolition site are reused in other construction projects or initiatives beyond the life cycle of the building in question. In this regard, it is important to be able to deconstruct the building or technological components present in the analyzed building so that they can be fully reused in future projects, thereby generating a positive environmental impact by reducing the number of new components or products that need to be manufactured. <\/p>\n
The process of analyzing and documenting the environmental impacts generated during each of these phases is called the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of a building. LCA is considered the most effective method to date for reducing the sector\u2019s environmental impact, as it allows for the identification of the most polluting processes or materials as early as the design phase, enabling the adoption of appropriate strategies and the selection of sustainable building alternatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”Metodologia BIM di per lo sviluppo di Smart City”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Until now, construction practices have been governed solely by economic criteria, resulting in scandalous levels of pollution and a decline in sustainability caused by the sector. For this reason, a paradigm shift is essential: construction methods used in the past must be adapted to new requirements, prioritizing the protection of our planet and the development of a green market, where end customers are highly interested in choosing more sustainable solutions. <\/p>\n
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