Journal of Physics Conference Series,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2600(15), P. 152008 - 152008
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Abstract
To
tackle
the
upcoming
renovation
wave,
this
work
evaluates
strategies
with
a
life
cycle
GHG
emissions
perspective
and
includes
time
sequencing
in
decision-making
process.
A
case
study
is
used
to
conduct
full
assessment
of
line
Swiss
normative
context.
Improvements
operational
energy
consumption
are
evaluated
an
model
using
software
Lesosai
considering
limits
from
SIA
380/1.
calculated
KBOB
data
inventory
2032
methodology.
The
measures
then
examined
individually
carbon
payback
indicator
cumulative
over
contrast
budgets.
Results
show
that
sequence
refurbishment
steps
can
increase
or
decrease
ca.
30%
lifetime
building.
Changing
fossil-fuel
based
heating
system
most
impactful
measure
must
happen
as
soon
possible.
Switching
decarbonized
systems
reduces
effectiveness
subsequent
but
poses
question
availability.
Fully
renovating
building
delaying
change
by
only
7
years
compromise
achievement
targets.
npj Climate Action,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2024
Limiting
global
warming
requires
the
effective
implementation
of
energy
mitigation
measures
by
individual
countries.
However,
consequences
timing
these
efforts
on
technical
feasibility
adhering
to
cumulative
carbon
budgets-which
determines
future
warming-are
underexplored.
Moreover,
existing
national
studies
budgets
either
overlook
integrated
sectoral
interactions,
path
dependencies,
or
comprehensive
demand-side
strategies.
To
address
this,
we
analyse
Ireland's
pathways
under
equal
per-capita
using
an
systems
optimisation
model.
Our
findings
reveal
that
delayed
brings
forward
need
for
a
net-zero
target
five
years,
risks
lock-in
and
stranded
assets,
increase
reliance
dioxide
removal
technologies
leads
higher
long-term
costs.
keep
Paris
Agreement
targets,
countries
must
set
meet
accelerated
mid-term
goals
demand.
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
The
built
environment,
including
buildings,
distribution
systems,
and
infrastructure,
is
instrumental
to
addressing
climate
change.
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
(EIA),
which
includes
Climate
(CIA),
provides
a
means
of
promoting
action
in
the
construction
sector.
CIA
both
assessment
greenhouse
gas
emissions
adaptation
change
(according
EIA
Directive
2014/52/EU).
aim
this
research
was
develop
an
enhanced
understanding
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
current
approaches
Ireland.
data
collection
comprised
semi-structured
interviews
industry
professionals
Together
appraisal
'best
practice'
guidance
documents,
robust
evidence
has
been
compiled
provide
consolidated
insights
recommendations
under
three
thematic
areas:
(i)
policy
procedures,
(ii)
implementation
(iii)
collaboration.
findings
demonstrate
need
for
significant
cultural
shift
approach
CIA.
Specifically,
there
look
beyond
compliance
integrated
that
addresses
sectoral
cross-cutting
issues
drive
environment.
This
must
be
facilitated
by
connects
top-down
targets
projects
on
ground.
A
whole-systems
collaboration
engagement
throughout
process
recommended.
Journal of Physics Conference Series,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2600(15), P. 152008 - 152008
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Abstract
To
tackle
the
upcoming
renovation
wave,
this
work
evaluates
strategies
with
a
life
cycle
GHG
emissions
perspective
and
includes
time
sequencing
in
decision-making
process.
A
case
study
is
used
to
conduct
full
assessment
of
line
Swiss
normative
context.
Improvements
operational
energy
consumption
are
evaluated
an
model
using
software
Lesosai
considering
limits
from
SIA
380/1.
calculated
KBOB
data
inventory
2032
methodology.
The
measures
then
examined
individually
carbon
payback
indicator
cumulative
over
contrast
budgets.
Results
show
that
sequence
refurbishment
steps
can
increase
or
decrease
ca.
30%
lifetime
building.
Changing
fossil-fuel
based
heating
system
most
impactful
measure
must
happen
as
soon
possible.
Switching
decarbonized
systems
reduces
effectiveness
subsequent
but
poses
question
availability.
Fully
renovating
building
delaying
change
by
only
7
years
compromise
achievement
targets.
