GX & Decarbonization Research

Schulthess Lucile, T. Jusselme

This study develops a split carbon factor methodology for Switzerland to reconcile embodied and operational carbon in building insulation. By setting an electricity use intensity target (19 kWh/m2·year) and assigning a decarbonized factor b…

J. Budajová, K. Harčárová, V. Merjavá +4

This study conducts a comprehensive LCA of 30 pitched roof variants, comparing traditional and bio-based materials. Integrating solid wood and bio-based insulation significantly increases carbon sequestration, with the best composition show…

Yuan Chen, Mohamed Elbleihy, Dorota Wolak +2

This study evaluates wall-system substitution to reduce embodied and operational carbon in two Egyptian housing projects using a BIM-based digital twin workflow. Replacing conventional walls with lightweight, energy-efficient alternatives c…

Andrés Jonathan Guízar Dena, Mayka García Hípola, Carlos Fernández Bandera

This paper develops and validates an integrated BIM-LCA framework for whole-building carbon assessment aligned with the revised EPBD. It combines rapid BIM-based screening with detailed external LCA validation, enabling tiered assessment du…

Anna Nowak, Michał Pierzchalski, Joanna Klimowicz

This life-cycle assessment study compared demolition and reuse strategies for a rammed earth building in Poland, finding that manual deconstruction with on-site reuse yields the lowest carbon footprint. It highlights the lack of standard pr…

F. Williams, K. G. Avre, Daniel Nnaemeka Nwaigwe +1

This study evaluates concrete with powdered crushed tile (PCT) as partial cement replacement using performance-based LCA. Up to 26.6% carbon reduction achieved at 30% substitution, but compressive strength decreases. Optimal sustainability …

Megha Desai, Jayraj V. Solanki, M. Rajgor

This review evaluates bioplastics from agricultural residues for construction. Seven application categories are compared. Near-term viability for short-life products like geotextiles is confirmed, but structural applications require further…

M. Ahsan, P. Cao, Muhammad Muzammil +1

This study conducts a cradle-to-grave LCA of building facade materials for residential buildings in Pakistan, using BIM over 50 years. Switching to lightweight concrete blocks, plaster, polyurethane insulation, and triple-glazed windows red…

K. Kyaw, Franziska Häuptle

This study evaluates embodied carbon emissions (ECE) in future housing in Trondheim, Norway, considering household size and building type. Using cradle-to-site LCA, it models population growth for 2030 and 2050 under two national scenarios …

T. Babich, N. Buyak, I. Sukhodub +1

This review paper systematically summarizes the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon in decarbonizing energy and heat supply systems. It highlights that as operational emissions decrease, the share of embodied carbon from…

Farshad Babaahmadi, F. Tariku

This study develops a high-performance hemp-based insulation block (HPHB/I) by combining alternative mineral binders (magnesium-based) with silica aerogel. The results show thermal conductivity as low as 0.020 W/m·K—four times lower than co…

E. Van de moortel, K. Allacker

This paper evaluates the life cycle carbon footprint of circular material strategies (avoiding, reclaiming, recycling, bio-based) for renovating single-family houses in Flanders. It compares conventional and circular measures for each build…

Praveen Bodhanam S, Ramu Baadiga

This paper proposes a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework integrating structural performance metrics to evaluate embodied carbon footprint in flexible pavements. Comparing conventional and geogrid-reinforced pavements, it finds material p…

Riza Suwondo, M. Suangga, Militia Keintjem +1

This study compares structural efficiency and embodied carbon of pre-engineered tapered built-up steel beams versus conventional hot-rolled steel beams over spans of 6-20 m. Using AISC 360-16 for design and BS EN 15978 for LCA, it finds tha…

A. Hagras, Talpe Pandithawattage Anuradha Lasantha Piyasena, A. Nawarathna +3

This research develops and validates a BIM-integrated embodied carbon (EC) assessment framework tailored to Sri Lanka, using government Building Standard Rates and automating calculations via Revit, Dynamo, and Excel. Based on a systematic …

Yi-Rong Chen, Shugao Lin, Y. Tsay

The Kaohsiung House Project in Taiwan incentivized green building features but focused only on operational carbon. This study explores embodied carbon reduction through structural system design and material changes. Findings show that using…

E. Barnett, D. Dinehart, Steven M. Anastasio

This research develops an automated parametric design tool (APDT) to evaluate and optimize mass timber in early-stage building design. Using Revit and Dynamo, the tool generates building models from parameters like size and stories, calcula…

Angelin Gloriya K, Prof.Ajai Chandran, Asst.Prof. Ashik S

This paper quantitatively compares the embodied carbon of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) and Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) using a cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (Modules A1–A3). Results show that CSEB reduces embodied carbo…

Riza Suwondo, M. Suangga, Militia Keintjem +1

This study assesses the impact of concrete compressive strength on embodied carbon and cost for RC beams and columns with equivalent structural performance. Higher strength concrete increases cost and carbon for beams but reduces reinforcem…

C. Paknahad

This research compares reinforced concrete slab systems (flat, beam-and-slab, two-way joist) in office buildings, analyzing embodied carbon and construction costs. Results show two-way joist slabs offer a favorable balance at longer spans, …