@conference {1987,
	title = {Environmental Impact and Comparative Economic Analysis Among Different Building Constructive Systems Used in Portugal},
	journal = {EDEB {\textquoteright}14, 8th International Conference on Energy and Development, Environment and Biomedicine, Recent Advances in Environmental Science and Biomedicine},
	year = {2014},
	month = {2014-10-30 00:00:00},
	pages = {101-106},
	address = {Lisbon},
	abstract = {
The choice between different materials and constructive systems can influence significantly the environmental impact and cost of construction. In this context, four constructive systems used in Portugal were studied: one conventional - composed by brick walls and steel reinforced post and beam concrete slabs; and three non-conventional - light steel framing (LSF); wood frame (WF); and insulation concrete form (ICF). Using a case study based on a contemporary Portuguese typical dwelling, some environmental impact indicators, as well as the weight and the economic cost of these solutions were evaluated.
},
	keywords = {constructive solutions, economic analysis, Environmental Impact, functional analysis},
	isbn = {978-960-474-391-9},
	author = {Oliveira, F. and Mendon{\c c}a, P. and Couto, J. P. and Cam{\~o}es, A.}
}