| Keywords |
Simplified LCA ; Full Scale LCA ; Main materials ; Other materials ; Apartment units |
| Abstract |
In this study, the Simplified LCA technique is proposed as a way to quantitatively assess the potential environmental impact of the materials used in the construction of apartments is proposed. Then the analysis of cases is conducted to verify the reliability of the proposed simplified LCA technique using the data obtained from apartment constructions sites. With all data obtained from 27 apartment construction work sites, the full scale LCA for environmental impact assessment of all construction materials is conducted. The simplified LCA technique is also conducted by classifying the materials into the main materials which have big change in basic unit and other materials which do not. The error between the results of full scale LCA and simplified LCA was found to be 3.6% maximum. This result shows that the reliability of the proposed simplified LCA technique is good as a tool for conducting the environmental impact assessment over the life cycle of buildings. |