ARC INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
TRAINING CENTRE
Program 3
Decarbonisation, holistic techniques
Leaders:
Distinguished Prof. Vivian Tam
Dr. David Law
OBJECTIVE
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This Stream will provide profound knowledge of integrating life cycle assessment techniques for reduction of embodied carbon and energy from the product and construction stages. It will lead to holistic decarbonisation methods to be integrated into product platforms.
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For an effective platform we should ensure that the approaches to net zero and in delivering wider environmental benefits are embedded during the early stages of decision making.
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The product platforms are to enable the identification of options and approaches to minimise GHG emissions during the construction and operation of the asset, including innovative solutions.
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The focus of the training program will be on simulation, estimation and optimisation techniques related to the embodied energy and emissions, associated with Modules A1-A5, B1-B5, C, and D of LCA.
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ADVANTAGE
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The successful execution of the training program will pave the way for a substantial reduction of embodied carbon in buildings, achieved through the integration of comprehensive decarbonisation techniques into product platforms.
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Construction Materials and transport
Manufacturing, Installation, and Construction processes and trnsport
Maintenance, repair, refurbishment, replacement
Operational energy e.g. heating, water lighting and applicances
Demolition, waste process, recycle and disposal
Carbon savings from material
re-use
Building Construction
(Module A1-A2)
Building Construction
(Module A3-A5)
Building Operation
(Module B1-B5)
Building Operation
(Module B6,B7)
End of Life Stage
(Module C)
Beyond the Lifecycle
(Module D)
3 Research Streams
Program 3 is divided into three sub-streams, each addressing key aspects of decarbonisation in construction and product platforms.
Holistic materials and energy flow simulation in building construction
The aim is to develop knowledge of specifying and quantifying the pathways of materials/energy into, through, and out of building projects.
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​Outcome: Controlling and adjusting the production, transportation, distribution, and consumption of material and energy flows in the entire cycle of building construction.
