{"product_id":"life-cycle-driven-structures-isbn-9781394300525","title":"Life Cycle Driven Structures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide on assessing and reducing environmental impact across all building life cycle stages\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs sustainability becomes central to design and construction practices, professionals must go beyond intuition and embrace Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to measure and minimize embodied carbon. \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed bridge between theory and application for assessing environmental performance across the full span of a building's life. Integrating life cycle thinking directly into structural design decision-making, this timely book equips readers with the essential knowledge and tools to perform robust LCA to meet growing regulatory and market demands for environmentally conscious design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlper Kanyilmaz, a leading expert in sustainable construction and LCA education, provides a structured, methodical approach supported by practical exercises and real-world case studies. The author addresses a critical knowledge gap in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) curricula and practice by demonstrating how LCA can inform material selection, structural systems, and construction methods. In-depth chapters cover steel, reinforced concrete, and mass timber structures—offering nuanced comparisons and clear guidance on using environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon databases, and reduction strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivering a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that directly supports the AEC sector's shift toward lower-carbon, more sustainable building practices, \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Construction:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the full building life cycle, including material sourcing, construction, operation, and end-of-life stages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents comparative LCA results for different structural systems and material choices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures real-world case studies to illustrate the practical application of theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes hands-on exercises to reinforce understanding and build applied skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses key tools, databases, and environmental product declarations (EPDs) used in LCA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insights drawn from cutting-edge European research projects and teaching experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligned with ISO 14000 standards for environmental management, \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Structures\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in civil engineering, architecture, and construction management programs, and is also a valuable reference for AEC professionals pursuing sustainable practices in industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What is the role of construction industry in the climate crisis?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. Climate Crisis Components\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. What can (should) the construction industry do?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. Carbon footprint of buildings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4. The influence of structural systems on the building carbon footprint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5. Key strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of structural systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7. Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: A summary of Life-Cycle Analysis focusing on embodied carbon of steel, timber and concrete\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Introduction to Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. The Stages of Life-Cycle Analysis for Building Structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Upfront Carbon (A1 to A3) for Steel, Concrete, and Timber construction products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. Construction Stage Carbon for Building Structures (A4 to A5)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5. End-of-Life Stages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6. Beyond the Life Cycle (D)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7. Embodied carbon intensity rating systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9. Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Embodied Carbon in Building Structures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Bill of Quantity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Embodied carbon \"equivalent\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Scope 3 Emissions and Embodied Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Measuring and Normalizing Embodied Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Strategies for Reducing Embodied Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Practical Exercise: Example of Calculation of Embodied Carbon Intensity of a multi-storey building\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 More exercises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Discussion and Review Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Life Cycle Sensitivity Analysis (LCSA) at Component Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Columns (Steel, Timber, Concrete, Composite)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Beams (IPE, HEA, Truss, Steel, Timber, Reinforced Concrete)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Life Cycle Analysis Optioneering (LCAO) at Building Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Why is optioneering at the conceptual design stage is important?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Buildings and assumptions used for benchmarking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Early-Stage design alternatives using representative portions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 The impact of tubular profiles and higher strength steel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Influence of the carbon factor selection on the final results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 What if we use a hybrid approach combining CLT slabs with a Steel frame?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 How to account for uncertainty of input carbon factors?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Balancing the costs and carbon footprint during conceptual design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 The need for a new advanced option for conceptual design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Decisions given at a conceptual design of building structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Genetic Algorithm-Based Multi-Objective Optimization for Conceptual Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Case study\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Sensitivity of carbon factor to the results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Impact of Geometric Parameters on Building Cost and Embodied Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Conclusions and future trends of a data-driven conceptual design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Earthquake-Resistant Design and Embodied Carbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 LCA under seismic demands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Impact of seismic design principles on sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Resilience vs. Sustainability Trade-offs: Repairability, Reuse, and Material combination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Influence of Codes and Performance-Based Design on Sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Case studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Implementing Life Cycle Analysis: Case Studies from Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Adaptive reuse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Hybrid construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Modular construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 High Strength Steel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 High Strength Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Digital construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Data driven optioneering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Architectural ambitions with low embodied carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Earthquake resistant design w\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Sustainable design when building at poor soil conditions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Reclaimed steel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Sustainable bridge design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.15 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary of Terms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: List of EPDs and LCA Tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatchwords\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Cycle Analysis (LCA)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbodied Carbon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Cycle Sensitivity Analysis (LCSA)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPDs)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural Optimization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbon Reduction Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircular Economy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Building Practices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Materials (Steel, Concrete, Timber)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impact and Regulations\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlper Kanyilmaz\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture, Built Environment, and Construction Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. A leader in sustainable construction and structural engineering, he coordinates major EU and industry-funded research projects exploring topics such as expert systems for optimizing construction processes, multi-objective conceptual design and reuse strategies, and fiber optic interferometry for post-earthquake monitoring, all focused on optimizing cost, embodied carbon and structural performance in construction industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is an Expert Advisor for the European Commission Steel Advisory Group, and a project monitoring expert for future low-emission industries. Kanyilmaz teaches and trains more than 300 students and professionals annually on life-cycle-driven construction. 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