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Digest 470 Life cycle impacts of timber: a review of the environmental impacts of wood products in construction
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The environmental performance of construction is of increasing importance. Building impacts arise mainly from operation, but also from environmental impacts ‘embodied’ in the fabric of the building. Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), environmental impacts of construction products can be compared and the impacts of extraction, manufacture, use and disposal can be measured. Using BRE’s industry-agreed approach, an LCA of timber products shows that in many applications timber has a low environmental impact. Contains guidance to help construction professionals take advantage of the excellent performance of timber products.
Author
Anderson, J. et al
ISBN
9781860815867
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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Bracknell
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UK
