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Development and validation of a building design waste reduction model
Author/s | Llatas, Carmen
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Osmani, M. |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas I (ETSA) |
Publication Date | 2016 |
Deposit Date | 2017-07-13 |
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Abstract | Reduction in construction waste is a pressing need in many countries. The design of building elements is considered a pivotal process to achieve waste reduction at source, which enables an informed prediction of their ... Reduction in construction waste is a pressing need in many countries. The design of building elements is considered a pivotal process to achieve waste reduction at source, which enables an informed prediction of their wastage reduction levels. However the lack of quantitative methods linking design strategies to waste reduction hinders designing out waste practice in building projects. Therefore, this paper addresses this knowledge gap through the design and validation of a Building Design Waste Reduction Strategies (Waste ReSt) model that aims to investigate the relationships between design variables and their impact on onsite waste reduction. The Waste ReSt model was validated in a real-world case study involving 20 residential buildings in Spain. The validation process comprises three stages. Firstly, design waste causes were analyzed. Secondly, design strategies were applied leading to several alternative low waste building elements. Finally, their potential source reduction levels were quantified and discussed within the context of the literature. The Waste ReSt model could serve as an instrumental tool to simulate designing out strategies in building projects. The knowledge provided by the model could help project stakeholders to better understand the correlation between the design process and waste sources and subsequently implement design practices for low-waste buildings. |
Citation | Llatas Oliver, C. y Osmani, M. (2016). Development and validation of a building design waste reduction model. Waste Management, 56 (October), 318-336. |
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