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WORKINGGROUPLIFECYCLEOPTIMIZATIONOFALIGHTWEIGHTSTEELHOUSE
Aimoftheanalysis:
Optimization of the constructive solution of a dwelling (see plans and elevation views in
Figures12)takingintoconsiderationthefollowingconditions:
1. Minimizationoftheoperationalenergyofthehouseoveritslifecycle;
2. Minimizationoflifecycleenvironmentalimpacts;
3. Minimizationoflifecyclecosts.
Functionalunit:
A residential house providing shelter for a family of 4 persons. The house is designed for a
service life of 50 years, according to structural Eurocodes (ULS and SLS) and other Codes
(ThermalandAcoustic).
Systemboundary:
Acradletograve/cradleapproachincludingthefollowingprocesses:
Raw
materials
production
Transport
Production
ofmaterials
Construction
/Operation
Endoflife
Assumptions:
Differentlocations:Belgium,SwedenandPortugal
Differentorientationsofthehouse(mainfaadefacingnorth,west,southandeast)
SustainabilityofConstructions
Main faade
Main faade
Figure1.Groundfloorplanandfirstfloorplan
SustainabilityofConstructions
II
Main faade
Figure2.Elevationviews
SustainabilityofConstructions
III
Additional data:
TABLE OF AREAS:
Area of floors
Area (m2)
Ground floor
100.8
1st floor
80.64
Roof
80.64
20.16
External walls
266.40
Internal partitions
110.00
Framing
560.00
SustainabilityofConstructions
IV