Efficiency and Feasibility of the Disassembly Process for Curtain Wall Systems

Master thesis (2013)

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T. Klein (mentor)
M. Bilow (mentor)
Programme
Facade Engineering (Architecture) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2013 Kim, M.
LCA End-of-life LCC Design for disassembly Disassembly Curtain wall systems
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Published Date

27-06-2013

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Facade Engineering

Abstract

This research focuses on “Disassembly” as the environmentally preferred approach to curtain wall systems’ EoL. The process of disassembly can maximize material recovery and facilitate reuse of components. The resulting environmental benefits vary from limiting the need for virgin materials and saving manufacturing energy to reducing the final waste sent to landfills. The benefits of disassembly have already been illustrated in other disciplines such as the automotive and electronics industry. The facade industry, however, has not embraced the disassembly idea due to lack of experience, expertise and information of the EoL option in detailed level. This research provides information of disassembly for the facade industry especially focusing on curtain wall systems.