An Exploration of Carbon Emissions Throughout the Entire Lifecycle of Kindergarten Buildings—Exemplified by a Kindergarten in China
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Carbon footprint; kindergarten buildings; embodied carbon; life cycle.Abstract
This study used the IstructE tool to assess the carbon footprint of a kindergarten in China, in order to explore the uniqueness of the carbon footprint of children's education buildings in educational-type buildings. Based on the architectural drawings, the structural details such as beams, columns, floor slabs, interior and exterior walls, and doors and windows of this kindergarten were analyzed in detail. This research result provides a reference for the design of other such buildings that adopt sustainable design concepts. The assessment showed that the total life cycle carbon emissions of the A1-A5 modules were 275 tCO2e/m2, and the Scors rating was only a D grade. Through sensitivity analysis, it was found that replacing low-strength or precast concrete could effectively reduce the carbon content of the building.
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