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Part II: Choosing Sustainable Materials
by Maibritt Pedersen Zari, Brenda Vale, Emina K. Petrovic
Materials for a Healthy, Ecological and Sustainable Built Environment
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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface: A call for ontological consideration of building materials
References
Acknowledgments
Introduction
References
Part I: Selecting Building Materials for Reduced Impacts on Ecosystem Services: Ecosystem Services Analysis
1. Utilizing relationships between ecosystem services, built environments, and building materials
Abstract
1.1 Introduction: reducing the environmental impact of built environments
1.2 Ecosystem services: definitions and boundaries
1.3 Relationships between ecosystem services
1.4 Defining ecosystem services for a built environment context: key places for change
1.5 Descriptions of ecosystem services most applicable to a built environment context
1.6 Conclusion: ecosystem services and the built environment. Moving towards a more positive relationship
References
2. Ecosystem services analysis: Incorporating an understanding of ecosystem services into built environment design and materials selection
Abstract
2.1 Introduction: a wider perspective on sustainability and the built environment
2.2 Ecosystem services analysis and whole building or urban design
2.3 Ecosystem services analysis and materials selection
2.4 Benefits and difficulties of applying the ecosystem services concept to built environment design and materials selection
2.5 Potential impacts on ecosystem services of common building materials
2.6 Conclusion: Materials selection and ecosystem services. A shift in thinking
References
Part II: Choosing Sustainable Materials
3. Building materials
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Materials that are grown
3.3 Materials that are extracted
3.4 Materials that are made
3.5 Conclusion
References
4. Materials and buildings
Abstract
4.1 Choosing materials
4.2 Designing to minimize building lifecycle impact
4.3 Caveat: building users
4.4 Choosing healthy and low-impact materials
References
Part III: Indoor Toxicity from Building Materials
5. A lack of recognition of potential health risks from building materials
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The problem
5.3 Beyond the challenges: three stages of recognition of health risks
5.4 Conclusion
References
6. Persisting issues with the most recognized building material health risks: Lead and asbestos
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Issues with lead
6.3 Issues with asbestos
6.4 Conclusion
References
7. How substances get regulated against in the building industry: Formaldehyde, phthalate plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride/vinyl
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of volatile organic compounds
7.3 Issues with formaldehyde
7.4 Issues with vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, and plasticizers
7.5 Conclusion
References
8. New and less recognized risks with building materials: Volatile organic compounds, replacement chemicals, and nanoparticles
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 On-going suspicion—volatile organic compounds from carpets
8.3 Replacement and new substances
8.4 Discussion on Stage 1 and conclusion
References
9. An overview of health hazards from materials: Application of principles
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Key commonalities in polymer sources
9.3 Plastics—more solid polymers
9.4 Disposal of plastics
9.5 Film-forming finishes: paints, varnishes, and oils
9.6 Biopolymers
9.7 Radon
9.8 Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
9.9 Linoleum—a natural composite
9.10 Timber
9.11 Conclusion
References
Part IV: Case Studies
10. Sustainability and the material aspect of traditional residential buildings in Serbia
Abstract
10.1 Historical, cultural, and social context
10.2 Basic types of traditional rural and urban residential buildings
10.3 Environmental features of building materials and structures
10.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
11. Palm thatched building in Mexico
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Palm thatch building assessment
11.3 Conclusion
References
12. The effect of global trade on the New Zealand house
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Background
12.3 Material selection and data sources
12.4 Discussion
12.5 Conclusion
References
13. Thurgoona Campus: A living laboratory of healthy and sustainable materials
Abstract
13.1 Context
13.2 The site
13.3 Buildings
13.4 Materials: evolving the detail
13.5 Conclusion: the issues are complex
References
14. The Hockerton Housing Project: A case study of the use of concrete
Abstract
14.1 Thermal mass in zero-heating houses
14.2 Thermal mass in the two projects
14.3 Thermal performance of the projects compared
14.4 Other considerations
14.5 Conclusions
References
15. Lambie House: Deconstruction and eco-refurbishment
Abstract
15.1 Introduction: a domestic eco-refurbishment
15.2 The builder and the clients: commitment to resource savings
15.3 Reusing windows and doors
15.4 Reusing the roof
15.5 Recovering existing fittings and fixtures
15.6 Materials: minimizing waste
15.7 Conclusions: intentions, attitudes, and realities
16. Meridian: New Zealand’s first Green Star-rated building
Abstract
16.1 Introduction to New Zealand built environment sustainability
16.2 Project site and design brief
16.3 Materials selection
16.4 Waste minimization
16.5 Conclusion
References
17. Sustainable and healthy building practice in Germany
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Sustainable and healthy construction in Germany
17.3 Example 1: A semidetached healthy residence
17.4 Example 2: Energy-efficient water residence
17.5 Conclusion
References
18. The Bullitt Center: A “Living Building”
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Living Building Certification
18.3 Materials “Petal”
18.4 Forest Stewardship Council Project Certification
18.5 Material selection
18.6 Product transparency
18.7 Conclusion
References
Conclusion
Index
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