scholarly journals Evaluation of Family Houses in Slovakia Using a Building Environmental Assessment System

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Krídlová Burdová ◽  
Iveta Selecká ◽  
Silvia Vilčeková ◽  
Dušan Burák ◽  
Anna Sedláková
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Sustainable Construction

The presented study is focused on the verification of a Building Environmental Assessment System (BEAS). A total of 13 detached family houses representing typical construction sites in Slovakia were chosen for analysis, evaluation and certification by using a BEAS which contains several main fields: A—Site Selection and Project Planning; B—Building Construction; C—Indoor Environment; D—Energy Performance; E—Water Management; and F—Waste Management. The results of this study show that the current construction method for family houses does not respect the criteria of sustainable construction as much as it possibly can. The reason for this is that investment costs for construction are prioritized over environmental and social aspects. Therefore, one house with a score of 1.10 is certified as BEAS BRONZE, ten family houses with scores of 1.56–2.88 are certified as BEAS SILVER and only two family houses with total scores of 3.59 and 3.87, respectively, are certified as BEAS GOLD. The overall results show that the weakest fields of sustainability are Waste management, Energy performance and Building construction. The best-rated fields are Site Selection and Project Planning, Indoor Environment and Water Management. In the future, it is essential to pay attention to those areas where the sustainability criteria have not been reached, as well as to raise project teams’ awareness of sustainability issues and subsequently to transfer them to building practices.

scholarly journals Interlinked Sustainability Aspects of Low-Rise Residential Family House Development in Slovakia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 3966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Vilčeková ◽  
Iveta Selecká ◽  
Eva Burdová ◽  
Ľudmila Mečiarová
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Family House ◽  
Design And Construction

This paper compares the sustainability aspects of three family houses according to the Slovak building environmental assessment system (BEAS). Various categories of family houses were evaluated, including site selection, project planning, building construction, indoor environment, energy performance, and water and waste management. Based on the results, Family Houses 3 and 2 are certified as BEAS SILVER, with scores of 2.46 and 2.01, respectively. Family House 1 is certified as BEAS BRONZE, with an overall score of 1.44. The results show, not only the importance of the site in terms of availability, connectivity to the network and the potential to use renewable energy sources, but also the importance of the design and construction of the building, including the application of environmentally friendly building materials, ensuring the quality of the indoor environment and the energy efficiency of the building. The aims of this study were to highlight the current trend in the design and construction of low-rise residential family houses in Slovakia and to identify gaps in the design and construction of key sustainability aspects through the existing building environmental assessment system. In the future, many low-rise residential family houses will be assessed to modify and validate BEAS.

Environmental Assessment of Building Materials and Constructions

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 3161-3165
Author(s):  
Eva Kridlova-Burdova ◽  
Silvia Vilčeková
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
The One ◽  
Selection Of

Since previous instances the requirements of environmental safety, suitability and responsibility of buildings have increased. The criteria of sustainability are included in building environmental assessment systems and tools used in different countries for evaluating their sustainable and environmental performance. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the one of most significant filed in building environmental assessment system (BEAS), which was developed at the Technical University of Košice. The Slovak system was developed on the basis of existing systems used in many countries. BEAS as a multi-criteria system which is incorporated in proposed main fields: site selection&project planning; building construction; indoor environment; energy performance; water management and waste management. Selection of building materials and structures is very important in term of embodied energy and emissions of pollutants. The field of building construction will be introduced in the paper. The aim is also weighting and analysis of significance of building construction indicators in system BEAS with is applicable in Slovak conditions.

scholarly journals State-of-the-Art Green Roofs: Technical Performance and Certifications for Sustainable Construction

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Naranjo ◽  
Andrés Colonia ◽  
Jaime Mesa ◽  
Heriberto Maury ◽  
Aníbal Maury-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Green Roof ◽  
Green Roofs ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Runoff Water ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
The Impact

Green roof systems, a technology which was used in major ancient buildings, are currently becoming an interesting strategy to reduce the negative impact of traditional urban development caused by ground impermeabilization. Only regarding the environmental impact, the application of these biological coatings on buildings has the potential of acting as a thermal, moisture, noise, and electromagnetic barrier. At the urban scale, they might reduce the heat island effect and sewage system load, improve runoff water and air quality, and reconstruct natural landscapes including wildlife. In spite of these significant benefits, the current design and construction methods are not completely regulated by law because there is a lack of knowledge of their technical performance. Hence, this review of the current state of the art presents a proper green roof classification based on their components and vegetation layer. Similarly, a detailed description from the key factors that control the hydraulic and thermal performance of green roofs is given. Based on these factors, an estimation of the impact of green roof systems on sustainable construction certifications is included (i.e., LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environment Design, BREEAM—Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, CASBEE—Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency, BEAM—Building Environmental Assessment Method, ESGB—Evaluation Standard for Green Building). Finally, conclusions and future research challenges for the correct implementation of green roofs are addressed.

Status Analysis of Building Construction and Demolition Waste Treatment/Disposal and Management in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 409-410 ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Juan Zhang ◽  
Jing Jing Zhang ◽  
Sha Chen
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Policy System ◽  
Management Measures

China is experiencing a large scale of building construction, attracting great attention paid to debris generated by frequent construction and demolition activities for its cost inefficiency and environmental pollution. It is of great importance to better understand the magnitude and composition of the waste stream when developing rules, policies and strategies to manage this segment of the solid waste. In this study, after clarifying the definition of construction and demolition (C&D) waste according to its complex composition and diverse sources, approaches quantifying C&D waste to meet different requirements were summarized, and a simple weight-per-construction-area was employed to make an approximate estimation. Based on the main causes and status quo of C&D waste management, measures to reduce C&D waste were proposed to realize a sustainable construction industry, which include improving environmental awareness, strengthening the establishment of policy system and company waste management system, and reinforcing research and study work. This study also adds to the knowledge on research trend of C&D waste in China.

scholarly journals Verification of building environmental assessment system for houses

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Iveta Selecká ◽  
Silvia Vilčeková ◽  
Andrea Moňoková
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Green Design ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Ecological Conservation ◽  
Negative Environmental Impact ◽  
Traditional Construction

Abstract Sustainable construction and its architecture of buildings seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency in the use of materials, energy, and development space and the ecosystem at large. Sustainable buildings use a conscious approach to energy and ecological conservation in the design of the built environment in cities. This article is devoted to the environmental assessment of three family houses which represent three different material and design solutions. The houses were evaluated through the Slovak building environmental assessment system (BEAS), which has been developed for Slovak conditions at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, TUKE. This study shows that the influence of green design, compared to traditional construction, is important and more beneficial for the practice of designing sustainable buildings. It creates the most comprehensive relationship between the building and its environment and significantly affects building sustainability.

Improving the Understanding of the Green Assessment System / LEED in Developing Countries: The Case of China

2014 ◽  
Vol 878 ◽  
pp. 850-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Li
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Water Efficiency ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Indoor Environment Quality ◽  
Assessment Systems ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Set Up

Several green assessment systems, such as LEED in North America, BREEAM in UK, CASBEE in Japan, GBTool in Canada have been discussed in this paper, especially focus on the similarities and differences. These systems could be used to evaluate the environmental impact of various construction projects, to set up the standard for related assessment as well. They have similar sustainable concerns: sustainable site selection, energy efficiency, water efficiency, sustainable material and resource, and indoor environment quality. However, each one put different ratio on these categories.A review in the state-of-the-act of the green assessment system has been done in this paper, and some important findings have been highlighted in tables. Consequently, some hotspot issues, such as why LEED is preferred in China, how to use it in a proper way, and what can we do with the still existed challenges are discussed.

Site Decommissioning of AECL Whiteshell Laboratories

2004 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant W. Koroll
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Nuclear Research ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Nuclear Installation ◽  
Underground Research Laboratory ◽  
Nuclear Fuel Waste

AbstractAECL Whiteshell Laboratories (WL), near Winnipeg, Canada has been in operation since the early 1960s. R&D programs carried out at WL include a 60 MW organic-cooled research reactor, which operated from 1965 to 1985, reactor safety research, small reactor development, materials science, post irradiation examinations, chemistry, biophysics and radiation applications. The Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program was conducted and continues to operate at WL and also at the nearby Underground Research Laboratory.In the late-1990s, AECL began to consolidate research and development activities at its Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) and began preparations for decommissioning WL. Preparations for decommissioning included a staged shutdown of operations, planning documentation and licensing for decommissioning. As a prerequisite to AECL's application for a decommissioning licence, an environmental assessment (EA) was carried out according to Canadian environmental assessment legislation. The EA concluded in 2002 April when the Federal Environment Minister published his decision that WL decommissioning was not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects and that no further assessment by a review panel or mediation would be requiredIn 2002 December, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission issued a decommissioning licence for WL, valid until December 31, 2008. The licence authorized the first planned phase of site decommissioning as well as the continuation of selected research programs. The six-year licence for Whiteshell Laboratories was the first overall decommissioning license issued for a Canadian Nuclear Research and Test Establishment and was the longest licence term ever granted for a nuclear installation of this complexity in Canada.The first phase of decommissioning is now underway and focuses on decontamination and modifications to nuclear facilities, such as the shielded facilities, the main R&D laboratories and the associated service systems, to achieve a safe state of storage-with-surveillance. Later phases have planned waste management improvements for selected wastes already in storage, eventually followed by final decommissioning of facilities and infrastructure and removal of most wastes from the site.This paper provides an overview of the planning, environmental assessment, licensing, and organizational processes for decommissioning and selected descriptions of decommissioning activities currently underway at AECL Whiteshell Laboratories.

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