Decision support model for dismantling an existing building into reusable elements or components

Title: Decision support model for dismantling an existing building into reusable elements or components
Author(s): T. Kowalczyk, J. Kristinsson, C. F. Hendriks
Paper category : conference
Book title: International Symposium on Intergrated Life-Cycle Design of Materials and Structures
Editor(s): A. Sarja
Print-ISBN: 951-758-408-3
e-ISBN: 235158029X
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2000
Pages: 167 - 172
Total Pages: 6
Nb references: 6
Language: English

Abstract: The Dutch government has laid down its objectives for prevention and reuse in the 'Implementation Plan for Demolition and Construction Wastes'. One of the objectives of this plan is that reuse in the year 2000 should reach approximately 90% and that no more than 10% of Demolition and Construction Waste should be landfilled or incinerated. In this context, reuse includes product reuse, material reuse or the beneficial application of wastes.
Product reuse is the basis for this research project, and aims to develop a decision support model, which will help to make a balanced deliberation between dismantling or demolishing a building.
Keywords: Dismantling, Sustainable development, Building waste, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Demolition and Construction Waste (DCW), Components, Elements, Technical environmental design.

Online publication: 2000-04-30
Classification: DESIGN FOR RECYCLING AND REUSE
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/235158029X.030