Comparative Analysis of the Solid Waste Emissions between the Industrialized and Traditional Residential Building

Abstract

This paper aims at analyzing the solid waste emission issues between the industrialized and traditional residential building. The evaluation system of such rubble waste from construction and demolition (C&D waste), including evaluation index and model was proposed based on the “whole life cycle” comprehensive evaluation method. The empirical study was applied using a steel structure industrial type of construction, applied to a residential building and comparing against the traditional construction of such dwelling. The result shows that the industrial construction is an effective way to protect the environment.

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Keywords

industrialized housing / steel structure / solid waste emission / C&D waste / comprehensive evaluation method

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