Whole-life Carbon and Buildings

ISBN:978-1-908257-17-8
Published:2016
Publisher:MPA The Concrete Centre
Reference:TCC/05/30
Price:Free

Concrete-frame construction, of course, provides a durable structure, which is a fundamental aspect of whole-life performance. But less understood is its compelling whole-life CO2 performance, resulting from several attributes largely unique to concrete buildings. These are the focus of this guide, which sets out the ways in which these attributes can be used to minimise CO2 emissions.