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The Impact of Roof Design on Embodied Carbon and BIPV Energy of a Primary School Building: An LCA-Based Study on the Embodied Carbon and PV-Generated Energy of Seven Roof Designs on a Two-Form Entry Primary School in Leeds, UK

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Claire-Louise Pickard Wheen
Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari
Martin Fletcher
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Decarbonization or Demise – Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Communities
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This study delves into the impact of roof design on embodied carbon and photovoltaic (PV) energy generation in primary school buildings, focusing on seven distinct roof designs. The research evaluates how different roof configurations affect the embodied carbon and PV-generated energy, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon ambitions. Key findings reveal that mono-pitched roofs generate the most energy but may not be viable due to their form. Flat-roofed and double asymmetrically pitched roofs offer viable alternatives, with all designs offsetting embodied carbon within the first nine months. The study emphasizes the importance of considering both embodied carbon and renewable energy generation in building design to meet net-zero targets. Additionally, it highlights the need for government policies that ensure buildings generate more energy than their whole life cycle carbon emissions. The research also suggests further studies to include the use stage, end-of-life stage, and benefits/loads beyond the system boundary to provide a complete picture of the impact of building form on the whole life cycle of a primary school building.
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Title
The Impact of Roof Design on Embodied Carbon and BIPV Energy of a Primary School Building: An LCA-Based Study on the Embodied Carbon and PV-Generated Energy of Seven Roof Designs on a Two-Form Entry Primary School in Leeds, UK
Authors
Claire-Louise Pickard Wheen
Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari
Martin Fletcher
Copyright Year
2025
Book
Decarbonization or Demise – Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Communities

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-89194-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-89195-3

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89195-3_3
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