GX & Decarbonization Research

Monica Huang, Ethan Ellingboe, Meng-Yen Lin +2

This paper explores tool requirements for life cycle assessment (LCA) of novel carbon-storing construction materials. Through a workshop with 16 R&D teams, the authors identified key challenges including data availability, biogenic carbon, …

Tai-Yi Liu, Juintow Lin, S. Ho +2

This study quantifies the construction-stage carbon footprint of the Anhsin Bridge in Taiwan using the emission factor method per ISO 14067. Total emissions of 55,349 tCO2e are dominated by structural steel (51.8%), with material-related em…

P. Comerford, O. Kinnane, R. O’Hegarty +1

A new framework for assessing embodied carbon (EC) in residential development siteworks—hard landscaping and infrastructure—adds precision to lifecycle assessment. A case study in Ireland shows siteworks contribute an additional 32% to EC f…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

N. Suriyanon, Nakorn Suriyanon, Wanida Suriyanon +2

This study quantifies embodied carbon from constructing asphalt concrete roads and integrated drainage systems in Thai housing estates. The case study finds asphalt pavement contributes over 70% of total emissions, and resource production a…

Zhao Feng, Xu Bin, Wang Chao +2

This study presents a novel LCA methodology for modeling carbon emission reductions in grid construction integrating low-carbon technologies. It covers the entire process from planning to operation, comparing traditional vs. low-carbon syst…

T. Chikamoto, Yuna Shinjo, Shushi Doi

This study compares the life cycle CO2 (LCCO2) of small-scale housing models with different insulation construction methods, focusing on both embodied and operational carbon. The construction method using insulation panels was most effectiv…

Thomas P Hendrickson, Jibran S. Zuberi, Kaiyu Sun +6

This paper presents the REDuCE tool for rapid embodied carbon assessment of building materials, focusing on cement and concrete in California. It allows users to customize supply chains (production technology, transport, fuel, electricity m…