Scenarios for concrete-rubble recycling in the Netherlands: An evaluation integrating Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing

The Master's programme Industrial Ecology is jointly organised by Leiden University and Delft University of Technology. - Two main features of the construction and demolition systems translate into environmental pressure; an increasing need for building materials, to provide and maintain the infrastructure for growing urban populations, and the...

Supply chain mapping for concrete recycling: The design of a closed-loop supply chain concerning the integration of novel technologies in conventional concrete production in the Netherlands

Concrete is the most widely used artificial material, and shapes the largest area of the built environment in the Netherlands. Its waste stream is responsible for the highest percentage of construction and demolition waste and fundamental knowledge for affordable high-grade applications from old concrete has already been introduced. More...

Concrete as Palimpsest: The Value in the Deconstruction and Reuse of Structural Concrete

This paper concerns the deconstruction of buildings as an alternative for demolition. Deconstruction has environmental, social and economic benefits since it allows the reuse of existing materials. Reuse within the construction industry has the potential to reduce waste streams while decreasing the demand for excavation of natural resources. The...

Environmental and economic impact assessment of innovative concrete recycling systems

Over the last few years, the construction sector has experienced increasing demand for raw materials due to the rapid growth of the urban population. At the same time, most of the post-war buildings in Europe have reached the end of their service life. As a consequence, a period of intense demolition activities with<br/>significant waste...