Minimising upfront carbon emissions of steel-framed modular housing: a case study

Author: Smail Kechidi

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3 April 2023

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Minimising upfront carbon emissions of steel-framed modular housing: a case study

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Smail Kechidi

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 16-19

Date published

3 April 2023

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Smail Kechidi

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 16-19

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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
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Smail Kechidi presents a case study of how a modular housing system has been refined to minimise upfront carbon emissions.

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In this article, Smail Kechidi presents the results of a study examining ways to reduce the upfront carbon emissions of steel-framed modular housing produced by ilke Homes. The article discusses both changes that have already been adopted in a refreshed version of a two-bedroom, four-person 81m2 modular house, and further changes that could be adopted in a future version. The refreshed design delivers 12% lower upfront carbon emissions (A1–A5) than the standard design.

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Timber Metal - steel Residential Frame Feature Carbon Issue 4 Modern Method Construction (MMC)

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