Assessing environmental implications of bio-based construction
To support decarbonization efforts of the built environment, this project provides an assessment of the environmental implications of material substitution with bio-based alternatives in the construction sector. Quantitative methods such as Life Cycle Assessment were used to compare environmental impacts of bio-based vs. conventional residential structures.
To provide additional guidance and context, free educational content was developed to promote sustainable timber construction. The results of this project provide quantitative arguments for consideration during key-decision making, where urban designers and urban strategies can heavily influence both, carbon budgets and wood producing landscapes, by their simple material selection.
Facts
| Funder: | Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions |
| Programme: | Circularity in Urban Areas |
| Role TU Delft: | Lead Partner |
| Project duration: | April 2022 - December 2024 |
| TU Delft researchers: | Dr. Elizabeth Migoni Alejandre Prof.dr.ir. Arjan van Timmeren Dr. Alexander Wandl |
Project partners
Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions, TU Delft.