Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
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2023-09Author
Kudasinghe, KSKNJ
Bandara, KPSPK
Wijetunge, MNR
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Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sus tainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical
approach that assesses the environmental effects of a process or product throughout the
course of its full life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials to the disposal at the
end of its useful life. LCA is a tool that assists in identifying potential environmental
costs associated with construction projects and enables well-informed decision-making to
lessen these effects. This employs a content analysis to conduct a comprehensive review on
the national and international existing models/frameworks and data bases for modelling
the sustainability of constructions and a questionnaire survey to assess the feasibility of
using LCAs with the professionals of the construction industry. Results prove that there
very few information on widely used models by the design professionals Furthermore
results indicate that in maintaining indoor air quality and energy aspects using LCAs
need to be implemented with significance in the Sri Lankan context. Findings also proved
that the burden of a high-cost requirement is needed to implement LCA in Sri Lanka,
therefore existing database inventory from foreign countries need to be modified to suit
local data. A LCA model can help Sri Lanka’s construction industry transition to more
environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, so the long-term benefits outweigh the
short-term drawbacks.