Corrugated Steel Pipe is one of the most sustainable construction materials on the market. Its durable, recyclable, and produces limited waste. Presented by the National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association.
Material LIFE: The Embodied Energy of Building MaterialsCannonDesign
1. The document discusses research into quantifying the embodied energy of building materials. It defines embodied energy as the total energy required to manufacture, transport, and install a material.
2. The researchers developed an Excel-based calculator called Mbod-E to calculate the embodied energy of materials, assemblies, and whole building projects. They also created a design tool called Material LIFE to allow quick comparisons of materials.
3. Two case studies are presented where the researchers worked with design firms to apply their embodied energy research to real projects, analyzing material selections and their impact on overall building energy.
Embodied energy refers to the total energy required for the entire lifecycle of a building, from extracting and processing raw materials to manufacturing, transportation, construction, maintenance, replacement, and eventual disposal or recycling. There are three main types of embodied energy: initial embodied energy for the initial construction; recurring embodied energy for maintenance and refurbishment over the lifetime of the building; and demolition energy for dismantling and disposal at the end of the building's life. Calculating embodied energy involves determining the amount of non-renewable energy used per unit of building material or component. Reducing embodied energy helps lower the overall environmental impact of buildings through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Strategies for lowering embodied energy include designing for longevity, reusing and
The document discusses sustainability issues related to steel construction. It covers sustainability and LEED standards, sustainable steel construction methods, and an application using intermodal freight shipping containers (IFSCs) for construction. Specifically, it outlines the LEED rating system categories and credits, advantages of steel such as recyclability and embodied energy, the use of cold-formed steel and its benefits, and examples of IFSCs being used to create houses and a hotel.
This document provides an overview of rating green buildings and sustainability certification schemes. It discusses the BREEAM certification system, how to choose an appropriate rating system, and considerations around energy performance certificates. It also touches on the economic benefits of green buildings and future developments in sustainable building standards and regulations. In particular, it notes that BREEAM is one of the leading certification schemes and discusses some of its credit categories and assessment process. It also provides a case study of applying BREEAM certification to a development in Bucharest, Romania.
Types of embodied energy· Initial embodied energy; and· Recurring embodied energy
The initial embodied energy in buildings represents the non-renewable energy consumed in the acquisition of raw materials, their processing, manufacturing, transportation to site, and construction. This initial embodied energy has two components:Direct energy the energy used to transport building products to the site, and then to construct the building; andIndirect energy the energy used to acquire, process, and manufacture the building materials, including any transportation related to these activities.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on achieving low carbon buildings through design and procurement processes. It discusses definitions of procurement and low carbon concepts. Case studies are presented on projects that achieved energy efficiency through measures like high insulation, air tightness, and renewable energy integration. Passivhaus standards are examined as an approach to near-zero carbon buildings. The importance of accurate specifications, quality control, and training in achieving performance targets is emphasized.
Delivering an Energy Model for BREEAM and LEED – Exposing What Really Matters...IES VE
This presentation looks at the technical perspectives of delivering an energy model for both the purposes of different regulatory frameworks; LEED and BREEAM. The technical focus will be upon the metrics used and design strategies that affect the performance, certification and rating of buildings.
Material LIFE: The Embodied Energy of Building MaterialsCannonDesign
1. The document discusses research into quantifying the embodied energy of building materials. It defines embodied energy as the total energy required to manufacture, transport, and install a material.
2. The researchers developed an Excel-based calculator called Mbod-E to calculate the embodied energy of materials, assemblies, and whole building projects. They also created a design tool called Material LIFE to allow quick comparisons of materials.
3. Two case studies are presented where the researchers worked with design firms to apply their embodied energy research to real projects, analyzing material selections and their impact on overall building energy.
Embodied energy refers to the total energy required for the entire lifecycle of a building, from extracting and processing raw materials to manufacturing, transportation, construction, maintenance, replacement, and eventual disposal or recycling. There are three main types of embodied energy: initial embodied energy for the initial construction; recurring embodied energy for maintenance and refurbishment over the lifetime of the building; and demolition energy for dismantling and disposal at the end of the building's life. Calculating embodied energy involves determining the amount of non-renewable energy used per unit of building material or component. Reducing embodied energy helps lower the overall environmental impact of buildings through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Strategies for lowering embodied energy include designing for longevity, reusing and
The document discusses sustainability issues related to steel construction. It covers sustainability and LEED standards, sustainable steel construction methods, and an application using intermodal freight shipping containers (IFSCs) for construction. Specifically, it outlines the LEED rating system categories and credits, advantages of steel such as recyclability and embodied energy, the use of cold-formed steel and its benefits, and examples of IFSCs being used to create houses and a hotel.
This document provides an overview of rating green buildings and sustainability certification schemes. It discusses the BREEAM certification system, how to choose an appropriate rating system, and considerations around energy performance certificates. It also touches on the economic benefits of green buildings and future developments in sustainable building standards and regulations. In particular, it notes that BREEAM is one of the leading certification schemes and discusses some of its credit categories and assessment process. It also provides a case study of applying BREEAM certification to a development in Bucharest, Romania.
Types of embodied energy· Initial embodied energy; and· Recurring embodied energy
The initial embodied energy in buildings represents the non-renewable energy consumed in the acquisition of raw materials, their processing, manufacturing, transportation to site, and construction. This initial embodied energy has two components:Direct energy the energy used to transport building products to the site, and then to construct the building; andIndirect energy the energy used to acquire, process, and manufacture the building materials, including any transportation related to these activities.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on achieving low carbon buildings through design and procurement processes. It discusses definitions of procurement and low carbon concepts. Case studies are presented on projects that achieved energy efficiency through measures like high insulation, air tightness, and renewable energy integration. Passivhaus standards are examined as an approach to near-zero carbon buildings. The importance of accurate specifications, quality control, and training in achieving performance targets is emphasized.
Delivering an Energy Model for BREEAM and LEED – Exposing What Really Matters...IES VE
This presentation looks at the technical perspectives of delivering an energy model for both the purposes of different regulatory frameworks; LEED and BREEAM. The technical focus will be upon the metrics used and design strategies that affect the performance, certification and rating of buildings.
Health Business Services, HSE NZEB approach by Brendan ReddingtonSustainableEnergyAut
This document discusses requirements for nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) for public authorities in Ireland. New buildings owned and occupied by public authorities must be NZEB after December 31st 2018, and all new buildings will be required to be NZEB after December 2020. The purpose of the seminar is to launch the NZEB specification for public authorities. Major renovations will also need to meet energy efficiency requirements. The document outlines challenges in meeting these new standards for healthcare buildings, including infection control, glazing ratios, air tightness, renewables, and coordinating with CHP systems.
Graded unit Civil engineering PresentationTehmas Saeed
It was summary of Graded Unit Project of Steel Office Building HND project which i have finished in 2011, please note calculations and drawings are missing from this presentations as they were submitted earlier, however a copy may be available for new students from Glagsow kelvin college. Please ask Murdo or Maureen for that.
Study and analysis of energy rating of realAditya Ghumare
This document summarizes a study analyzing energy rating systems for real estate projects in India. It includes an introduction, literature review on energy rating parameters and systems in India, an overview of the main energy rating organizations (GRIHA, IGBC, BEE), case study analysis of the energy rating of NICMAR Pune campus based on GRIHA and LEED standards, and conclusions/suggestions. The case study found that the NICMAR campus did not meet certification standards due to opportunities for improving energy efficiency and sustainable features. Overall, the study assessed that energy rating is important for promoting sustainable building and reducing energy use in India.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
This document summarizes research on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for industrial processes. It reviews CCS research for cement production, focusing on post-combustion capture using amine solvents and calcium looping technologies. Post-combustion capture for cement plants has an estimated cost of $107/tonne, while calcium looping averages $38/tonne. Oxy-fuel combustion is also discussed and estimated at $60/tonne. Current UK academic research on CCS for cement includes integrating calcium looping with cement manufacturing and examining the effects of high CO2 concentrations during cement production.
The document summarizes changes in the 2011 update of the BREEAM sustainability assessment method. Key changes include consolidating assessment issues into one manual, setting minimum standards, expanding water and energy criteria, accounting for life cycle impacts, and strengthening sustainable procurement requirements through construction and aftercare. The update aims to continually improve BREEAM's ability to measure core environmental issues and impacts.
The document discusses environmentally sustainable design and structural sustainability. It notes that construction consumes a large portion of global resources and waste. For structures specifically, it focuses on reducing the carbon emissions associated with concrete through cement substitution and other techniques. It also discusses using steel and timber sustainably through recycling and sourcing from sustainable plantations, as well as designing structures for deconstruction and reuse to reduce waste.
This document discusses energy efficient buildings and standards in the UK. It outlines that 32% of total energy is consumed by buildings for uses like heating and cooling. UK standards have tightened over time, with regulations in 1965 setting a maximum U-value of 1.33 W/m2K, lowering to 0.3 W/m2K in 2014. Voluntary standards like the Code for Sustainable Homes assess areas like energy use, materials, and health. Passivhaus is also discussed as an informal standard requiring super insulation and high performance windows. Building envelopes play a key role in meeting standards by reducing heat loss through high performance insulation.
The document discusses green residential building and LEED certification, including what green design entails, an overview of the LEED for Homes rating system and categories, and case studies of 3 homes in Massachusetts that received LEED certification at different levels for their sustainable features like energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and recycled materials, and low-impact site design.
This document summarizes a presentation by Chris Newsome, Director of Asset Management at Anglian Water, about driving innovation through carbon reduction. Some key points:
- Anglian Water has goals to halve embodied carbon in new assets by 2015 and reduce operational carbon emissions by 10% by 2015 from 2010 levels.
- Managing embodied carbon involves strategies like building less, using lower carbon materials, using fewer materials/reducing waste.
- Case studies show how standard product development, off-site construction, and sustainable design approaches reduced both carbon and costs for various projects.
- Partnerships through initiatives like the Water Innovation Network and Carbon Mitigation Challenge helped deliver lower carbon, lower cost solutions.
Concrete Industry Sustainable Construction StrategyVikki Jacobs
The concrete industry in the UK has committed to a strategy for sustainable construction. The strategy has four objectives: 1) agree on a common framework, 2) improve environmental profiles, 3) enable clients to achieve sustainability, and 4) communicate progress. Key 2012 targets include increasing certified environmental management systems to 85%, reducing waste to landfill by 15%, and reducing CO2 emissions by 17% from 1990 levels. The strategy aims to make the UK concrete industry a leader in sustainable construction by 2012.
One Angel Square is a 72.5 meter, 14 floor office building in Manchester, England constructed between 2010-2013. It has 329,218 square feet of leasable office space and features a distinctive curved facade, full height atrium, and double skin facade to enable natural lighting, heating and cooling. The building utilizes sustainable design and construction practices like a CHP plant powered by vegetable oil, LED lighting, recycled materials, and rooftop planting to enhance biodiversity.
GRIHA – GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
• GRIHA is developed by TERI (The energy and resources Institute) for the ministry of new and Renewable energy.
This is the indigenous national rating system developed by the ministry to cover the climatic variations, architectural
practices, existing practices of construction and attempting to revive the passive architecture.
• GRIHA rating system takes into account the provisions of the National Building Codes 2005 , The energy
conservation Building Code 2007 announced by BEE and other IS codes
• The rating system based on accepted energy and environmental principles, seeks to strike a balance between the
established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international .
• GRIHA MEANING:GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Abode’. GRIHA promotes passive techniques to reduce
energy cost while keeping the optimum thermal comfort inside the build environment.
CONTENTS
1.BACKGROUND
2. GOALS AND NEED OF GREEN BUILDING
3. BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
4. INTRODUCTION OF GRIHA
5. EVOLUTION OF GRIHA
6. OBJECTIVES OF GRIHA
7. WHY CHOOSE GRIHA (COMPARE WITH LEED INDIA)
8. FIVE ‘R’ PHILOSOPHY
9. GRIHA PROCEDURE
10. GRIHA RATING SYSTEM
11. GRIHA OVERVIEW
12. GREEN BUILDING EXAMPLE USING GRIHA
13. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GRIHA WITH OTHER RATING
SYSTEM
14. CONCLUSION
Develop a Pre-Design Process Specifically for Green/ Sustainable Building Projects with A Goal to Provide Facilitation, Advice, Ideas, Research and Data to the Client for A Sustainable Project.
Grant Stratton Integral Engineering Design Low Carbon Business Breakfast 150316The Future Economy Network
This document discusses embodied carbon in building construction. It provides information on sources of embodied carbon at different stages of construction and from different building materials. Concrete accounts for a large portion of global carbon emissions, but using materials like fly ash and slag in concrete can reduce emissions by 40%. Steel is highly recyclable but new steel production relies on non-recycled material. Timber sequesters carbon and cross-laminated timber buildings have lower embodied carbon than equivalent concrete or steel structures, even accounting for sequestration over the building's lifespan. Material choices, structural form, and efficient use of resources all impact a building's whole life carbon emissions.
Institutes for Sustainable Research Development & Deployment - Oak Ridge Nati...TNenergy
This document summarizes sustainable research and development activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It outlines ORNL's work in several areas including sustainable transportation (electric vehicles, batteries, biofuels), building technologies (energy efficient envelopes, equipment, systems), advanced manufacturing (carbon fiber, composites, additive manufacturing), and integrating basic research into clean energy applications. ORNL leverages its large budget, world-class facilities and expertise to collaborate with industry and provide solutions to energy and sustainability challenges.
IES - RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge - Rising to the performance challenge: What...IES VE
IES presentation slides by Richard James, Ian Pyburn and Eric Roberts from from 'RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
Rising to the performance challenge: What it means for Architects & Designers' webinar on 24th March
Introduction and sustainable development in concrete technologyKathan Sindhvad
The document discusses sustainable development practices in concrete technology. It covers several topics:
1. Concrete has high embodied energy due to cement production, but has potential to be efficient over its long lifespan. Supplementary cementing materials and reducing cement content can lower environmental impacts.
2. Concrete's thermal mass allows it to reduce operational energy usage in buildings through passive heating and cooling. It also enables more efficient radiant heating systems.
3. Recycled concrete aggregate can be used in new concrete, reducing waste and costs while maintaining durability. This supports sustainable development goals.
The document provides details of a zero-emissions hydrogen energy system for a luxury resort in Finland. It includes:
1) Background on the resort and technical challenges of the project including making energy under extreme conditions and reliable, safe operation with zero emissions.
2) Technical design details of the hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell system including electrolyzers, metal hydride storage tanks, fuel cells and gas treatment.
3) Performance models showing the system can meet the resort's energy demands year-round and analysis showing it reduces CO2 emissions by over 90% compared to traditional power.
4) Safety and educational aspects of the design to prevent accidental combustion and educate guests and the public on hydrogen energy.
Health Business Services, HSE NZEB approach by Brendan ReddingtonSustainableEnergyAut
This document discusses requirements for nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) for public authorities in Ireland. New buildings owned and occupied by public authorities must be NZEB after December 31st 2018, and all new buildings will be required to be NZEB after December 2020. The purpose of the seminar is to launch the NZEB specification for public authorities. Major renovations will also need to meet energy efficiency requirements. The document outlines challenges in meeting these new standards for healthcare buildings, including infection control, glazing ratios, air tightness, renewables, and coordinating with CHP systems.
Graded unit Civil engineering PresentationTehmas Saeed
It was summary of Graded Unit Project of Steel Office Building HND project which i have finished in 2011, please note calculations and drawings are missing from this presentations as they were submitted earlier, however a copy may be available for new students from Glagsow kelvin college. Please ask Murdo or Maureen for that.
Study and analysis of energy rating of realAditya Ghumare
This document summarizes a study analyzing energy rating systems for real estate projects in India. It includes an introduction, literature review on energy rating parameters and systems in India, an overview of the main energy rating organizations (GRIHA, IGBC, BEE), case study analysis of the energy rating of NICMAR Pune campus based on GRIHA and LEED standards, and conclusions/suggestions. The case study found that the NICMAR campus did not meet certification standards due to opportunities for improving energy efficiency and sustainable features. Overall, the study assessed that energy rating is important for promoting sustainable building and reducing energy use in India.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
This document summarizes research on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for industrial processes. It reviews CCS research for cement production, focusing on post-combustion capture using amine solvents and calcium looping technologies. Post-combustion capture for cement plants has an estimated cost of $107/tonne, while calcium looping averages $38/tonne. Oxy-fuel combustion is also discussed and estimated at $60/tonne. Current UK academic research on CCS for cement includes integrating calcium looping with cement manufacturing and examining the effects of high CO2 concentrations during cement production.
The document summarizes changes in the 2011 update of the BREEAM sustainability assessment method. Key changes include consolidating assessment issues into one manual, setting minimum standards, expanding water and energy criteria, accounting for life cycle impacts, and strengthening sustainable procurement requirements through construction and aftercare. The update aims to continually improve BREEAM's ability to measure core environmental issues and impacts.
The document discusses environmentally sustainable design and structural sustainability. It notes that construction consumes a large portion of global resources and waste. For structures specifically, it focuses on reducing the carbon emissions associated with concrete through cement substitution and other techniques. It also discusses using steel and timber sustainably through recycling and sourcing from sustainable plantations, as well as designing structures for deconstruction and reuse to reduce waste.
This document discusses energy efficient buildings and standards in the UK. It outlines that 32% of total energy is consumed by buildings for uses like heating and cooling. UK standards have tightened over time, with regulations in 1965 setting a maximum U-value of 1.33 W/m2K, lowering to 0.3 W/m2K in 2014. Voluntary standards like the Code for Sustainable Homes assess areas like energy use, materials, and health. Passivhaus is also discussed as an informal standard requiring super insulation and high performance windows. Building envelopes play a key role in meeting standards by reducing heat loss through high performance insulation.
The document discusses green residential building and LEED certification, including what green design entails, an overview of the LEED for Homes rating system and categories, and case studies of 3 homes in Massachusetts that received LEED certification at different levels for their sustainable features like energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and recycled materials, and low-impact site design.
This document summarizes a presentation by Chris Newsome, Director of Asset Management at Anglian Water, about driving innovation through carbon reduction. Some key points:
- Anglian Water has goals to halve embodied carbon in new assets by 2015 and reduce operational carbon emissions by 10% by 2015 from 2010 levels.
- Managing embodied carbon involves strategies like building less, using lower carbon materials, using fewer materials/reducing waste.
- Case studies show how standard product development, off-site construction, and sustainable design approaches reduced both carbon and costs for various projects.
- Partnerships through initiatives like the Water Innovation Network and Carbon Mitigation Challenge helped deliver lower carbon, lower cost solutions.
Concrete Industry Sustainable Construction StrategyVikki Jacobs
The concrete industry in the UK has committed to a strategy for sustainable construction. The strategy has four objectives: 1) agree on a common framework, 2) improve environmental profiles, 3) enable clients to achieve sustainability, and 4) communicate progress. Key 2012 targets include increasing certified environmental management systems to 85%, reducing waste to landfill by 15%, and reducing CO2 emissions by 17% from 1990 levels. The strategy aims to make the UK concrete industry a leader in sustainable construction by 2012.
One Angel Square is a 72.5 meter, 14 floor office building in Manchester, England constructed between 2010-2013. It has 329,218 square feet of leasable office space and features a distinctive curved facade, full height atrium, and double skin facade to enable natural lighting, heating and cooling. The building utilizes sustainable design and construction practices like a CHP plant powered by vegetable oil, LED lighting, recycled materials, and rooftop planting to enhance biodiversity.
GRIHA – GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
• GRIHA is developed by TERI (The energy and resources Institute) for the ministry of new and Renewable energy.
This is the indigenous national rating system developed by the ministry to cover the climatic variations, architectural
practices, existing practices of construction and attempting to revive the passive architecture.
• GRIHA rating system takes into account the provisions of the National Building Codes 2005 , The energy
conservation Building Code 2007 announced by BEE and other IS codes
• The rating system based on accepted energy and environmental principles, seeks to strike a balance between the
established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international .
• GRIHA MEANING:GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Abode’. GRIHA promotes passive techniques to reduce
energy cost while keeping the optimum thermal comfort inside the build environment.
CONTENTS
1.BACKGROUND
2. GOALS AND NEED OF GREEN BUILDING
3. BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
4. INTRODUCTION OF GRIHA
5. EVOLUTION OF GRIHA
6. OBJECTIVES OF GRIHA
7. WHY CHOOSE GRIHA (COMPARE WITH LEED INDIA)
8. FIVE ‘R’ PHILOSOPHY
9. GRIHA PROCEDURE
10. GRIHA RATING SYSTEM
11. GRIHA OVERVIEW
12. GREEN BUILDING EXAMPLE USING GRIHA
13. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GRIHA WITH OTHER RATING
SYSTEM
14. CONCLUSION
Develop a Pre-Design Process Specifically for Green/ Sustainable Building Projects with A Goal to Provide Facilitation, Advice, Ideas, Research and Data to the Client for A Sustainable Project.
Grant Stratton Integral Engineering Design Low Carbon Business Breakfast 150316The Future Economy Network
This document discusses embodied carbon in building construction. It provides information on sources of embodied carbon at different stages of construction and from different building materials. Concrete accounts for a large portion of global carbon emissions, but using materials like fly ash and slag in concrete can reduce emissions by 40%. Steel is highly recyclable but new steel production relies on non-recycled material. Timber sequesters carbon and cross-laminated timber buildings have lower embodied carbon than equivalent concrete or steel structures, even accounting for sequestration over the building's lifespan. Material choices, structural form, and efficient use of resources all impact a building's whole life carbon emissions.
Institutes for Sustainable Research Development & Deployment - Oak Ridge Nati...TNenergy
This document summarizes sustainable research and development activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It outlines ORNL's work in several areas including sustainable transportation (electric vehicles, batteries, biofuels), building technologies (energy efficient envelopes, equipment, systems), advanced manufacturing (carbon fiber, composites, additive manufacturing), and integrating basic research into clean energy applications. ORNL leverages its large budget, world-class facilities and expertise to collaborate with industry and provide solutions to energy and sustainability challenges.
IES - RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge - Rising to the performance challenge: What...IES VE
IES presentation slides by Richard James, Ian Pyburn and Eric Roberts from from 'RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
Rising to the performance challenge: What it means for Architects & Designers' webinar on 24th March
Introduction and sustainable development in concrete technologyKathan Sindhvad
The document discusses sustainable development practices in concrete technology. It covers several topics:
1. Concrete has high embodied energy due to cement production, but has potential to be efficient over its long lifespan. Supplementary cementing materials and reducing cement content can lower environmental impacts.
2. Concrete's thermal mass allows it to reduce operational energy usage in buildings through passive heating and cooling. It also enables more efficient radiant heating systems.
3. Recycled concrete aggregate can be used in new concrete, reducing waste and costs while maintaining durability. This supports sustainable development goals.
The document provides details of a zero-emissions hydrogen energy system for a luxury resort in Finland. It includes:
1) Background on the resort and technical challenges of the project including making energy under extreme conditions and reliable, safe operation with zero emissions.
2) Technical design details of the hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell system including electrolyzers, metal hydride storage tanks, fuel cells and gas treatment.
3) Performance models showing the system can meet the resort's energy demands year-round and analysis showing it reduces CO2 emissions by over 90% compared to traditional power.
4) Safety and educational aspects of the design to prevent accidental combustion and educate guests and the public on hydrogen energy.
The global sustainable steel market is projected to reach $795.8 billion by 2031 from $327.3 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 8.97% during the forecast period 2022-2031. The growth in the global sustainable steel market is expected to be driven by stringent government regulations, carbon neutrality targets, energy and cost efficiency owing to the use of recycled steel, and a significant increase in steel demand with the scarcity of raw materials and energy.
This document presents information on green building assessment systems. It discusses the key principles of green building including efficient use of energy, water and resources, and protecting occupant health. It then describes the BREEAM assessment system, the first in the world, and provides examples of buildings that have achieved high BREEAM ratings, like PwC's London office which scored 96.31% and was the first to receive an "outstanding" rating. One Angel Square in Manchester scored 95.16% under BREEAM and featured innovations like a living wall and biodiesel-powered energy system.
Improvement of refractory in nippon steelRadi Nasr
This document summarizes improvements in refractory technology at Nippon Steel Corporation over the past 20 years. Specific refractory consumption has decreased from around 9.5 kg/t-s to 7.5 kg/t-s through advances in materials, construction, repair, and recycling. The proportion of monolithic refractories has increased from 30% to around 70% through improvements to construction technology. Furnace maintenance costs have also been reduced through mechanization and better labor management.
The document summarizes a student project presentation on examining the properties of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks and studying their cost-effectiveness. The project involves testing various properties of AAC blocks like compressive strength, density, water absorption, fire resistance, and sound absorption. It also analyzes material and cost savings from using AAC blocks compared to conventional construction materials. The results show that AAC blocks have higher compressive strength, lower density, and reduce material usage and costs. Using AAC blocks also leads to lower CO2 emissions during construction.
BCI Equinox 2022 - CLB Kien Truc Xanh - Ms PhanThuHang - ENARDOR
Ms. Hang Phan has been the Chair of Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) since 2018, responsible for the VGBC Board of Directors to formulate strategic directions of the Council that drive the green building agenda for Vietnam. Ms. Hang has over 20 years’ experience in building science. Her first major is in Architecture before extending the scope to building management and material, and currently is the APAC Sustainable Market Development Director in Saint-Gobain.
She is also a certified Coach & Trainer, especially for Sustainability coaching, helping to make conscious choices for a new lifestyle, in harmony with nature.
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Về BCI:
Tập đoàn Truyền thông Xây dựng BCI hoạt động báo cáo các dự án xây dựng tương lai trong khu vực châu Á Thái Bình Dương.
BCI là cầu nối thông tin giữa các chuyên gia tư vấn thiết kế đang tìm kiếm sản phẩm để chỉ định cho các dự án và các nhà cung cấp đang tìm cách thông báo cho các nhà thiết kế về những sản phẩm và công nghệ xây dựng mới. Để làm điều đó, BCI tiến hành hơn 250.000 buổi gặp mặt và điện thoại phỏng vấn với kiến trúc sư, chủ đầu tư, kỹ sư và nhà thầu mỗi năm, báo cáo các dự án với tổng giá trị khoảng 400 tỷ đô la Mỹ.
Bên cạnh việc đề cao sự minh bạch và hiệu quả thông qua dịch vụ nghiên cứu, BCI cũng xuất bản tập san FuturArc, Construction+ và các tạp chí kiến trúc khác.
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Về Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM (CLB KTX TP.HCM):
Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM được thành lập vào tháng 09/2011 là nơi tập hợp các thành viên từ nhiều lĩnh vực, có cùng quan tâm và nhiệt huyết trong việc thúc đẩy sự phát triển các Công trình Xanh tại Việt Nam.
Trải qua gần 11 năm hoạt động, cùng sự hỗ trợ của Trung tâm Tiết kiệm Năng lượng TP.HCM và Hội Kiến trúc sư TP.HCM trong thời gian đầu, CLB KTX TP.HCM ngày càng phát triển với số lượng thành viên chính thức hơn 500 người, tổ chức được nhiều Hội thảo chuyên ngành lớn về kiến trúc, quy hoạch, cảnh quan, nhà ở, vật liệu, trang thiết bị, công nghệ và năng lượng xanh, v.v.
Các hội thảo được CLB tổ chức theo hướng trao đổi kiến thức, chia sẻ giải pháp và ứng dụng thực tiễn, với sự tham gia của các đơn vị đồng hành và đặc biệt là của các chuyên gia cùng lĩnh vực ở cả trong và ngoài nước.
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- News: https://www.futurarc.com/new/bci-equinox-ho-chi-minh-city-focuses-on-net-zero-carbon-and-wellness/
- News: https://www.constructionplusasia.com/vi/bci-equinox-2022-chu-de-net-zero-carbon-wellness/
This document discusses the status and future projections of the Indian steel industry. It notes that Indian steel production is expected to grow significantly in the coming years to support infrastructure development and economic growth. Currently, India ranks 4th in the world for steel production. The steel industry is fragmented with many small plants using different production processes. The document outlines strategies for the steel industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, such as adopting new technologies, increasing use of alternate fuels, and pursuing R&D for low-carbon production methods. This will help transform the industry to meet international benchmarks over the long term.
The document discusses quantifying and reducing the carbon footprint of concrete buildings through structural design and material choices. It examines the carbon emissions of a tall commercial building in Hong Kong called One Taikoo Place. Concrete accounts for the majority of embodied carbon emissions, with rebar as the second largest contributor. The study aims to understand how structural design impacts material consumption and carbon emissions to inform more sustainable design of tall buildings. Recommendations include considering structural system design, material substitutions, and optimizing construction methods.
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This document discusses potential strategies for reusing an old mill building in Fall River, Massachusetts in an environmentally sustainable way. It outlines three key ways the mill reuse project could reduce CO2 emissions: 1) Reducing travel through activity concentration on site, 2) Improving energy efficiency through the mill building's compact design, and 3) Avoiding emissions from new construction through building reuse. It argues that documenting these CO2 reductions could allow the project to receive carbon credits to help fund retrofitting the mill for low-carbon uses.
The method and machine to treat slag of metal industries, the method based on improve the mechanical properties of the slag as well as prevent its interaction with water, improvement is done by bonding slag with binders in slag treatment machine. consists of mill for crushing and grinding of slag, mixer to achieve homogeneity, bunker to assemble the bonding materials that do not need grinding, tank to collect and heat mixture to become viscous and easy deformed in pipes and a bowl to collect the treated slag.
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• Improvised a winning aluminum shade design to reduce electricity costs of buildings at Penn State University
This presentation I got from OSTP- IEPM online summer training.
Grab excellent knowledge in this area by prof. sarkar sir from BBIJ college. I hope anyone can see this helpful pdf file for this presentation.
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