Josa, Irene;
De la Fuente, Albert;
(2024)
Traditional and modern methods of construction: Comparative study of the sustainability of single-family homes.
Structural Concrete
10.1002/suco.202400802.
(In press).
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Abstract
Modern construction methods, such as additive manufacturing, are aimed to enhance the efficiency and quality of construction processes while potentially reducing waste generation and material use, thus contributing to sustainability performance (SP). However, comprehensively understanding the sustainability trade-offs associated with these methods is crucial for guiding both research and practical applications toward sustainable development. This study aims at quantifying the SP of various construction methods for housing, including traditional, prefabricated, and additive manufacturing approaches. A sustainability index, integrating economic, environmental, social, and technological criteria, is utilized to assess different alternatives. Findings reveal promising aspects of 3D printing technologies, such as potential cost reductions through scale increase and process optimization, minimized material waste generation, creation of skilled employment opportunities, and enhanced construction flexibility and ease. Nevertheless, challenges persist, notably significant greenhouse gas emissions and limited supplier availability. Addressing these challenges is imperative for advancing the sustainable implementation of additive manufacturing in construction.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Traditional and modern methods of construction: Comparative study of the sustainability of single-family homes |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1002/suco.202400802 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400802 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Structural Concrete published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Federation for Structural Concrete. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes. |
| Keywords: | Economic impact, environmental impact, housing, LCA, social impact, sustainability, sustainable development |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10203457 |
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