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Understanding Embodied Carbon in Building Construction

Understanding Embodied Carbon in Building Construction Embodied carbon represents the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with constructing a building, including the extraction, production, transport, and disposal of materials. Unlike operational carbon, which accounts for energy used during a building’s lifetime, embodied carbon includes emissions before and after a building’s operational phase. With the rise of […]

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