@book {451,
	title = {Life-cycle analysis of buildings: envirnonmental impact of building elements},
	series = {Life-cycle analysis of buildings: envirnonmental impact of building elements. iiSBE Portugal: Guimar{\~a}es, Portugal.},
	year = {2012},
	month = {2012-09-01 00:00:00},
	pages = {120},
	publisher = {iiSBE Portugal},
	organization = {iiSBE Portugal},
	edition = {1},
	abstract = {
The proper use of materials, products and construction technologies can significantly contribute to improve the environmental performance of a building{\textquoteright}s life-cycle and therefore its sustainability. It is widely recognized that Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) is the best method to assess the environmental impact caused by the construction materials and processes and by the overall life cycle of a construction. Based on this background, this publication aims to contribute for a more comprehensive application of the LCA method to construction, namely buildings. This book covers, in a streamlined approach, the steps for conducting a life-cycle analysis of a building and contains a database with the environmental life-cycle impacts of building materials, building elements, and HVAC and hot water heating equipments. This database can be used to support design teams{\textquoteright} decision-making processes towards the selection of materials and building elements with improved environmental performance.
},
	keywords = {Building sustainability assessment, Building technologies, Environmental database, Life-cycle assessment},
	isbn = {978-989-96543-3-4},
	url = {http://hdl.handle.net/1822/20481},
	author = {Bragan{\c c}a, L. and Mateus, R.},
	editor = {iiSBE, P.}
}