Recovering building elements for reuse (or not) – Ethnographic insights into selective demolition practices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120332
Abstract: Abstract The construction industry faces growing socio-environmental pressures to close its material loops. Reuse of building elements can, accordingly, reduce both new production and waste. Before any element can be reused, demolition contractors first need… read more here.
Keywords: building elements; recovering building; demolition; building ... See more keywords
Downcycling versus recycling of construction and demolition waste: Combining LCA and LCC to support sustainable policy making.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.01.028
Abstract: Urgent solutions are needed in Europe to deal with construction and demolition waste (CDW). EU policy has contributed to significantly reducing the amount of CDW going to landfill, but most of the effort has been… read more here.
Keywords: demolition waste; waste; cdw; construction demolition ... See more keywords
Is selective demolition always a sustainable choice?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.12.033
Abstract: Selective demolition is usually perceived as essential for a sustainable built environment since it aims to maximise the valorisation of constituent building materials and components giving them a new life. The successful diversion of construction… read more here.
Keywords: demolition always; sustainable choice; demolition; building ... See more keywords