Abstract
To promote sustainable construction, it is important to consider green performance of construction materials throughout the life cycle. Selecting inappropriate materials could not only affect the functional performance but also preclude the achievement of green building performance as a whole. Green performance of construction materials has therefore been one of the primary considerations of green building assessment systems. Using partition wall blocks as an example, this paper examines green performance of building materials primarily from the cradle to gate boundaries. Nine key parameters are proposed for the green performance of partition wall blocks. Apart from environmental features, technical performance of partition wall blocks is also taken into consideration since it is the determinant of the lifecycle performance. This paper offers a roadmap to decision makers to make environmentally responsible choices for their materials of internal walls and partitions, and hence provides a potential sustainable solution for green buildings.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 13007 |
Journal | MATEC Web of Conferences |
Volume | 68 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
Event | International Conference on Building Materials and Construction 2016 - Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam Duration: 24 Feb 2016 → 25 Feb 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Engineering
- General Materials Science