This contribution deals with the importance of sustainability in the building and construction sector. The basic idea is that sustainability and durability should always be considered together. Different models are presented to determine the degree of sustainability: the degradation factor, life cycle assessment, the Delft ladder of priorities, high grade applications, design for recycling, design for disassembly and the eco-cost-value ratio.

  • INTRODUCTION

  • REFERENCES

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