Autor(es):
Andrade, Joana B. 
; Bragança, L.
Data: 2012
Identificador Persistente: http://hdl.handle.net/1822/22419
Origem: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
Assunto(s): Steel buildings; Sustainability assessment
Detalhes do Documento
Sustainability assessment and standardisation : steel buildings
Descrição
This paper aims at evaluating in what extent are the existing sustainability assessment methodologies capable of truly reward the benefits of steel-intensive buildings in comparison with other building construction solutions. This evaluation consists in describing the more common sustainability assessment methodologies from the steel construction point of view and in comparing existing assessments to steel buildings. The pros and cons of each will also be pointed out, in order to determine the best practices of each methodology.
This paper aims at evaluating in what extent are the existing sustainability assessment methodologies capable of truly reward the benefits of steel-intensive buildings in comparison with other building construction solutions. This evaluation consists in describing the more common sustainability assessment methodologies from the steel construction point of view and in comparing existing assessments to steel buildings. The pros and cons of each will also be pointed out, in order to determine the best practices of each methodology.
Tipo de Documento
Documento de conferência
Idioma Inglês
Idioma Inglês
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