Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework (2016)
Journal Article
Pomponi, F., & Moncaster, A. (2017). Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework. Journal of Cleaner Production, 143(1), 710-718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.12.055

The built environment puts major pressure on the natural environment; its role in transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is therefore fundamental. However, current CE research tends to focus either on the macro-scale, such as eco-parks, or the micr... Read More about Circular economy for the built environment: A research framework.

Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements (2016)
Journal Article
Monteiro, C., Machimbarrena, M., Tarrero, A. I., & Smith, R. S. (2017). Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements. Applied Acoustics, 116, 94-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.09.017

A standard defining a common acoustic classification scheme for dwellings is under development by ISO TC42/SC2/WG29 based on the outcomes of European project COST Action TU0901. The proposal stands on the assumption that in the long term many countri... Read More about Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements.

Embodied carbon mitigation and reduction in the built environment – What does the evidence say? (2016)
Journal Article
Pomponi, F., & Moncaster, A. (2016). Embodied carbon mitigation and reduction in the built environment – What does the evidence say?. Journal of Environmental Management, 181, 687-700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.08.036

Of all industrial sectors, the built environment puts the most pressure on the natural environment, and in spite of significant efforts the International Energy Agency suggests that buildings-related emissions are on track to double by 2050. Whilst o... Read More about Embodied carbon mitigation and reduction in the built environment – What does the evidence say?.

Life cycle assessment of domestic hot water systems: a comparative analysis (2016)
Journal Article
Piroozfar, P., Pomponi, F., & Farr, E. R. P. (2016). Life cycle assessment of domestic hot water systems: a comparative analysis. International journal of construction management, 16(2), 109-125. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2016.1146111

On average, hot water is responsible for 18% of residential energy consumption and corresponding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Several domestic hot water systems (DHWSs) are commonly used but their life cycle impacts are yet to be established compr... Read More about Life cycle assessment of domestic hot water systems: a comparative analysis.