Life cycle assessment (LCA) in construction materials – Review
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2025
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Estonian University of Life Sciences
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The construction industry is one of the most impactful sectors in terms of natural resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, demanding more sustainable and efficient solutions. This study systematically reviews the applicatication of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate sustainable materials and practices within the construction sector, emphasizing the replacement of tradicional materials with recycled, bioeconomic, and low-carbon alternatives. A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus database, covering studies published between 2020 and September 2024. The methodology included the use of VOS viewer software to generate keyword co-occurrence maps, aiding in the identification of emerging trends and patterns. Key findings indicate substantial environmental benefits from incorporating industrial wastes, agricultural by-products, and bioeconomic materials, demonstrating substantial reductions in COâ‚‚ emissions, energy consumption, and natural resource usage. The analysis also highlights emerging technologies, such as 3D printing and nanotechnology, as innovative tools that further enhance sustainability in construction. However, challenges persist, including limited availability of reliable regional data, methodological complexities, and gaps in integrating socio-economic variables into LCA analyses. This paper contributes to advancing sustainable construction by identifying critical gaps and challenges, proposing strategies for improved data collection, recommending enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, and suggesting increased governmental support and regulatory frameworks to promote broader adoption of LCA in industry practices.
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Received: January 7th, 2024 ; Accepted: March 16th, 2025 ; Published: May 15th, 2025 ; Correspondence: daianececchin@id.uff.br
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circular economy, construction materials, life cycle assessment, sustainability, waste, articles
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Carvalho, J. G. R. O., Cecchin, D., de Azevedo, A. R. G., do Carmo, D. F., Paes, J. L., Ferraz, P. F. P., Hamacher, L. S., Costa, K. A., Rossi, G., & Bambi, G. (2025). Life cycle assessment (LCA) in construction materials – Review. https://doi.org/10.15159/AR.25.041