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    Improving the sustainability performance of Western Australian house construction: A life cycle management approach

    246578_Lawania K 2016.pdf (16.46Mb)
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    Authors
    Lawania, Krishna Kumar
    Date
    2016
    Supervisor
    Dr Natalie Lloyd
    Dr Wahidul Biswas
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    School
    School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1705
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    Abstract

    Addressing sustainability is a major issue for Australian building sector as it is responsible for 20% of total energy consumption and 23% of GHG emissions. This research has developed a comprehensive life cycle management framework that integrates the NatHERS energy rating tool, life cycle assessment, cleaner production strategies, life cycle costing, and socio-political factors for improving the sustainability performance of construction of houses in Western Australia.

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