Investigates embodied carbon emissions in residential construction using light gauge steel panels, indicating significant environmental impacts.
In recent years, the Irish government has increasingly promoted Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a means to alleviate the national housing crisis. This paper investigates ‘cradle to site’ embodied carbon emissions for 2D Light Gauge Steel (LGS) exterior load‐bearing wall panels used in residential construction. To more accurately reflect Irish prefabricated systems, this assessment utilizes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products typical of the Irish construction market, and uses Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis of the Irish road system to model transport distances to the construction site.
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