Environmental Performance Of Modular Fabrication: Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Energy Used in the Construction of a Modular Home
abstract: The construction industry is becoming more aware of its impact on the environment. It has become more sensitive to how it operates and how it can reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process. This research identifies the source of and quantities of the carbon emissions created b...
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ndltd-asu.edu-item-87392018-06-22T03:01:12Z Environmental Performance Of Modular Fabrication: Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Energy Used in the Construction of a Modular Home abstract: The construction industry is becoming more aware of its impact on the environment. It has become more sensitive to how it operates and how it can reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process. This research identifies the source of and quantities of the carbon emissions created by an operating modular home fabrication plant in producing, transporting and installing modular structures. This study demonstrates how to measure the carbon footprint created in the production of a modular home. It quantifies and reports the results on a home, on a single module and on a per square foot basis. The primary conclusions of this study are: a) electricity was found to be the largest energy source used in this fabrication process; b) the modular fabrication process consumes a significant amount of electrical energy per month; c) production volume has a bearing on the carbon footprint of each home since the carbon footprint for each period is allocated to every home produced in that period; and d) transportation of fabricated modules and set-up add to the carbon footprint. Further, a carbon calculator was produced and is included with the study. The tool calculates the impact of energy consumption on the carbon footprint of a modular factory or a modular home. It may be expanded to other process driven fabrication entities. This research is valuable to developers and builders who wish to measure the carbon impact of a modular new home delivery system. The study also provides a methodology for modular home fabricators to measure the carbon footprint of their factories and factory production. Dissertation/Thesis Kawecki, Leonard Robert (Author) Bashford, Howard H (Advisor) Davis, Joseph (Committee member) Ernzen, James (Committee member) Arizona State University (Publisher) Civil Engineering Carbon Emissions Carbon Footprint Fabrication Factory Production Modular Home Prefabricated eng 140 pages Ph.D. Construction 2010 Doctoral Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.8739 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ All Rights Reserved 2010 |
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abstract: The construction industry is becoming more aware of its impact on the environment. It has become more sensitive to how it operates and how it can reduce the carbon footprint of the construction process. This research identifies the source of and quantities of the carbon emissions created by an operating modular home fabrication plant in producing, transporting and installing modular structures. This study demonstrates how to measure the carbon footprint created in the production of a modular home. It quantifies and reports the results on a home, on a single module and on a per square foot basis. The primary conclusions of this study are: a) electricity was found to be the largest energy source used in this fabrication process; b) the modular fabrication process consumes a significant amount of electrical energy per month; c) production volume has a bearing on the carbon footprint of each home since the carbon footprint for each period is allocated to every home produced in that period; and d) transportation of fabricated modules and set-up add to the carbon footprint. Further, a carbon calculator was produced and is included with the study. The tool calculates the impact of energy consumption on the carbon footprint of a modular factory or a modular home. It may be expanded to other process driven fabrication entities. This research is valuable to developers and builders who wish to measure the carbon impact of a modular new home delivery system. The study also provides a methodology for modular home fabricators to measure the carbon footprint of their factories and factory production. === Dissertation/Thesis === Ph.D. Construction 2010 |
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Environmental Performance Of Modular Fabrication: Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Energy Used in the Construction of a Modular Home |
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