Optimization of the refurbishment of the envelope throughout its life cycle

Xabat Oregi Isasi, Patxi Hernandez Inarra, Cristina Gazulla Santos, E. A.Eneko Arrizabalaga Uriarte

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Abstract

The importance of energy efficiency in existing buildings and the need for refurbishment appear as key elements in different European regulations. In the same way, the concern about the environmental impact of the products used in refurbishment projects is increasing. Based on those two key issues, this paper presents a methodology for the environmental optimization of refurbishment projects with a life cycle perspective. This methodology has been applied to a real case study, consisting on an apartment building built on the 70's in the district of Amara (San Sebastian). As a result, the best refurbishment solution among several options has been identified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCESB 2013 PRAGUE - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2013
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations
PublisherCzech Technical University in Prague
Pages147-150
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9788024750187
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventCESB 2013 PRAGUE - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2013: Sustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 26 Jun 201328 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameCESB 2013 PRAGUE - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2013: Sustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations

Conference

ConferenceCESB 2013 PRAGUE - Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building 2013: Sustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period26/06/1328/06/13

Keywords

  • Embodied energy
  • Energy riiildincr
  • Life cycle assessment
  • Life cycle zero
  • Refurbishment

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