Ecological And Health Effects Of Building Materials

Author : Junaid Ahmad Malik,Shriram Marathe
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030760731

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Ecological and Health Effects of Building Materials by Junaid Ahmad Malik,Shriram Marathe Pdf

This book deals with the present adverse effects of using precarious building materials on the ecology and human health. Also, the detailed discussions on the novel and greener construction materials and their utilization as an alternative to the conventional harmful existing methods and materials are also presented in the subsequent chapters. This book helps to fill the research gaps in the existing prior-art knowledge in the field of sustainable construction and green building materials and methods giving due importance to ecology and health, specifically to the fields of sustainable structural engineering, sustainable geotechnical engineering, sustainable road engineering, etc. This book helps in achieving a sustainable environment through possible adoption of innovative and ecological construction practices. Hence, this book acts as a practical workbook, mainly for the academicians and practicing engineers who are willing to work toward the consecrated building industry. It is a well-established fact that the constructions of the engineering structures consume more and more earth resources than any other human activities in the world. In addition, the construction-related activities will produce several million tons of greenhouse gases, toxic emissions, water pollutants, and solid wastes. This creates a huge impact on environment and causes severe health issues on humans and animals. It is thus important to create an eco-friendly construction environment which can satisfy the ecological and health requirements.

Author : Varenyam Achal,Chee Seong Chin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811617065

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Building Materials for Sustainable and Ecological Environment by Varenyam Achal,Chee Seong Chin Pdf

This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and consuming huge quantities of energy. In order to limit the ecological damage, sustainable building materials are needed. Ecosystems are a source of important lessons and models for transitioning the built environment onto a sustainable path that opens options for sustainable building material in construction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking knowledge on sustainable building materials with the potential to lower environmental impact by reducing CO2 emission throughout the building’s lifecycle. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in sustainable building materials production, including green building materials made of industrial by-products and recycled wastes, earth materials, plant-based materials, microbial-based materials or supplementary cementitious materials, to reduce the environmental impacts of traditional building materials. Discussing the development and applications of various sustainable building materials, including related case studies, and addressing the environmental issue with a holistic and systematic approach that creates an ecology of construction for sustainability in infrastructures, it offers promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable building materials for the future.

Author : Bjørn Berge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781856175371

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The Ecology of Building Materials by Bjørn Berge Pdf

Resource added for the Architectural Technology program 106141.

Author : Steve Curwell,Bob Fox,Morris Greenberg,Chris March
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135808808

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Hazardous Building Materials by Steve Curwell,Bob Fox,Morris Greenberg,Chris March Pdf

This new edition provides a detailed reference source of the use in residential buildings of materials known or suspected to harm health and the environment. Alternative materials are evaluated using unique data sheets which compare environmental impact, cost, health, safety and technical performance providing building and construction professionals and other practitioners with the facts they need to make the right selection. Hazardous Building Materials considers the following building elements: structure, windows and doors, roofing, insulation, finishes and fittings, pipes, services and services equipment. Based on the highly successful format of the first edition this practical reference provides expert advice with the use of clear drawings, tables and data sheets to architects, surveyors, facilities managers, students on built environment courses, material suppliers, environmentalists and clients.

Author : Emina K. Petrović,Morten Gjerde,Fabricio Chicca,Guy Marriage
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 693 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323983563

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Sustainability and Toxicity of Building Materials by Emina K. Petrović,Morten Gjerde,Fabricio Chicca,Guy Marriage Pdf

Sustainability and Toxicity of Building Materials: Manufacture, Use and Disposal Stages provides a review of toxicity impacts from building materials, including the consideration of the toxicity in the extraction and manufacture of the materials and eventual dismantling and disposal. This book also offers the potential to stimulate future developments in this area, both in terms of knowledge-building and methods for future research. With the increasing emphasis on sustainable construction, it has become important to better understand the impacts of common materials. Civil and structural engineers, postgraduates, researchers as well as architects will find this book to be useful in selecting sustainable building materials.While many building and furnishing materials are safe to use, in recent decades, some have had to be redesigned due to recognition that they contained problem chemicals like formaldehyde. Unfortunately, there is still limited understanding of the toxic impacts of many synthetic chemicals which means that the risks in this area are not well recognized. With increasing interest in using limited resources more sustainably, definitions of what is sustainable should be expanded to move from the focus on energy and carbon impacts to also include more explicit consideration of toxicity impacts. Examines toxicity in the extraction and manufacturing of materials Presents the short and long-term toxicity effects of natural and manmade building materials Guides readers in selecting building materials that have a positive impact on the health of occupants and the environment

Author : Kathleen Hess-Kosa
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498714945

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Building Materials by Kathleen Hess-Kosa Pdf

The construction industry is bombarded with ever-changing building materials—components of which are more and more difficult, if not impossible, to identify. Building material emissions have been implicated as a major source of indoor air pollution, and toxic gases, often unidentified, are generated in building fires. Building Materials: Product Emission and Combustion Health Hazards undertakes the task of identifying building materials emission and combustion health hazards. This practical guide introduces the complex world of polymers commonly used in building materials along with plasticizers and additives that are not regulated by OSHA. It also explores the topic of building materials as they relate to function and their emissions/combustion products along with thermal decomposition and combustion products as they relate to fire first responders. Engaging environmental professionals, construction management firms, architects, first respondents, and students, this valuable reference delivers a comprehensive spectrum of knowledge needed to face the challenges of managing building materials in the twenty-first century. Awareness is the first line of defense!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9811617074

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Building Materials for Sustainable and Ecological Environment by Anonim Pdf

This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and consuming huge quantities of energy. In order to limit the ecological damage, sustainable building materials are needed. Ecosystems are a source of important lessons and models for transitioning the built environment onto a sustainable path that opens options for sustainable building material in construction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking knowledge on sustainable building materials with the potential to lower environmental impact by reducing CO2 emission throughout the building's lifecycle. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in sustainable building materials production, including green building materials made of industrial by-products and recycled wastes, earth materials, plant-based materials, microbial-based materials or supplementary cementitious materials, to reduce the environmental impacts of traditional building materials. Discussing the development and applications of various sustainable building materials, including related case studies, and addressing the environmental issue with a holistic and systematic approach that creates an ecology of construction for sustainability in infrastructures, it offers promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable building materials for the future.

Author : Hannah Rae Roth,Meghan Lewis,Liane Hancock
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783030648886

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The Green Building Materials Manual by Hannah Rae Roth,Meghan Lewis,Liane Hancock Pdf

Evaluating building materials for environmental sustainability is a complex prospect. How do governmental agencies and the design industry actually measure sustainable initiatives and environmental impacts? This book breaks down the technical vocabulary and principles that define environmentally sustainable choices across interior and exterior architectural products to help the reader understand: Material ingredient selection Energy and water use Emissions, including greenhouse gases Human health and toxicity Social accountability assessment This guide explains the structure of green certifications, standards and ecolabels, life cycle assessment, environmental regulations, and more. It presents a historic timeline for context and a snapshot of current trends and future objectives. It is a comprehensive reference for interior designers, architects, building owners, contractors, and students enrolled in interior design and architecture.

Author : L. Reed Brantley,Ruth T. Brantley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015034884984

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Building Materials Technology by L. Reed Brantley,Ruth T. Brantley Pdf

A reference on basic physical and chemical properties of current building materials, for students, architects, designers, structural engineers, contractors, and specification writers. Following the CSI Masterformat, the guide outlines the relationship between structure, properties, and performance, and details properties of interior and exterior materials such as concrete, polymers, woods, roofing materials, and protective finishes, discussing common problems. Contains key terms and questions, plus bandw photos. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Brownell, Blaine Erickson
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799824282

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Examining the Environmental Impacts of Materials and Buildings by Brownell, Blaine Erickson Pdf

Fundamental environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution are still widely relevant in today’s world. Many of these problems have been associated with the architecture, engineering, and construction industries due to the level of resources used in these professions. In recent years, many manufacturers in these fields have expressed the motivation to make necessary changes that would be beneficial to the environment. Despite this progress, there remains a lack of research and assessment on the methods to achieve environmental stability within these architectural fields. Examining the Environmental Impacts of Materials and Buildings provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of ecological performance within modern building design and materials-based construction. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as life cycle assessment, material flows analysis, and sustainability, this book is ideally designed for architects, civil engineers, construction professionals, environmentalists, ecologists, business practitioners, scientists, policymakers, designers, researchers, and academicians seeking research on current trends in environmental performance within building design.

Author : Emina K. Petrovic,Brenda Vale,Maibritt Pedersen Zari
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081007068

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Materials for a Healthy, Ecological and Sustainable Built Environment by Emina K. Petrovic,Brenda Vale,Maibritt Pedersen Zari Pdf

Principles for Evaluating Building Materials in Sustainable Construction: Healthy and Sustainable Materials for the Built Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the issues associated with the selection of materials for sustainable construction, proposing a holistic and integrated approach. The book evaluates the issues involved in choosing materials from an ecosystem services perspective, from the design stage to the impact of materials on the health of building users. The three main sections of the book discuss building materials in relation to ecosystem services, the implications of materials choice at the design stage, and the impact of materials on building users and their health. The final section focuses on specific case studies that illustrate the richness of solutions that existed before the rise of contemporary construction and that are consistent with a sustainable approach to creating built environments. These are followed by modern examples which apply some, if not all, of the principles discussed in the first three sections of the book. Provides a holistic and integrated approach to the issues associated with the selection of materials for sustainable construction Provides a thorough understanding of ecosystem services based on ecology research for built environment design Provides an original review of the impact of materials on human health Provides case studies to illustrate the points above

Author : Jane Anderson,David Shiers,Mike Sinclair
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470680391

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The Green Guide to Specification by Jane Anderson,David Shiers,Mike Sinclair Pdf

How can you tell if the materials and components you are specifyinghave a low environmental impact? A full life-cycle assessment is acomplex, time-consuming and expensive process; the environmentalratings summarised in this Guide provide a quick and easy way fordesigners and specifiers to assess their options. The relative environmental performance of over 250 materials andcomponents have been assessed in this guide, using carefullyresearched, quantitative data derived from the BRE EnvironmentalDatabase. A wide range of alternative specifications are providedfor: · walls · floor systems · floor finishes · roofs · windows · doors · ceilings · paints · insulation · landscaping. The performance of each specification is measured against arange of environmental impacts including: · climate change · toxicity · fossil fuel and ozone depletion · levels of emissions and pollutants · mineral and water extraction. Environmental performance is indicated by a simple to use A-B-Crating system. To further aid specifiers, guidance on capitalcoasts, typical replacement intervals and information on recyclingis also provided for each material and component. An important part of BREEAM, the BRE's widely accepted scheme toimprove the environmental performance of buildings, The GreenGuide to Specification is an essential tool for architects,surveyors, building managers and property owners seeking to reducethe environmental impacts of building materials through informedchoice.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Building
ISBN : 9291207047

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Environmental Data for Building Materials in the Nordic Countries by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jamal Khatib
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780081003916

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Sustainability of Construction Materials by Jamal Khatib Pdf

Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal, and recycling of construction materials. This book provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with these materials, mainly in relation to the constituent materials, processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts. The contents of each chapter reflect the individual aspects of the material that affect sustainability, such as the preservation and repair of timber, the use of cement replacements in concrete, the prevention and control of metal corrosion and the crucial role of adhesives in wood products. Provides helpful guidance on lifecycle assessment, durability, recycling, and the engineering properties of construction materials Fully updated to take on new developments, with an additional nineteen chapters added to include natural stone, polymers and plastics, and plaster products Provides essential reading for individuals at all levels who are involved in the construction and selection, assessment and use, and maintenance of materials

Author : Avril Fox,Robin Murrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architectural design
ISBN : 1854542001

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Green Design by Avril Fox,Robin Murrell Pdf