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Pierre Blanchet - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Prospects for Appearance Wood Products Ecodesign in the Context of Nonresidential Applications
Forest Products Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Pierre Blanchet, Robert BeauregardAbstract:Abstract As environmental awareness grows, societal demand for more environmentally friendly products increases. Demand for environmental responsibility also reached the Building material and construction sector. Green Building has become more widespread over the past decade and can be considered a challenge for specifiers and Building products manufacturers. Ecodesign, an application of the sustainable development concept, is one of the available tools to address this challenge. This article aims at proposing an ecodesign pathway for appearance wood products in the Nonresidential Building sector. Through extrapolating results from a previous interior wood door case study, it has been possible to obtain environmental profiles for the main segments of the appearance wood products family for Nonresidential Buildings. These profiles have allowed devising ecodesign solutions. Results show that for this whole family of products, raw materials are what cause the most environmental impacts, followed by shipping ...
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2013Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Purpose Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. Methods The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. Results and discussion A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. Conclusions The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2012Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
Louise Hannon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Flow‐Signature Analysis of Water Consumption in Nonresidential Building Water Networks Using High‐Resolution and Medium‐Resolution Smart Meter Data: Two Case Studies
Water Resources Research, 2018Co-Authors: Eoghan Clifford, Sean Mulligan, Joanne Comer, Louise HannonAbstract:Real-time monitoring of water consumption activities can be an effective mechanism to achieve efficient water network management. This approach, largely enabled by the advent of smart metering technologies, is gradually being practiced in domestic and industrial contexts. In particular, identifying water consumption habits from flow-signatures, i.e. the specific end-usage patterns, is being investigated as a means for conservation in both the residential and non-residential context. However, the quality of meter data is bivariate (dependent on number of meters and data temporal resolution) and as a result, planning a smart metering scheme is relatively difficult with no generic design approach available. In this study, a comprehensive medium- to high-resolution smart metering program was implemented at two non-residential trial sites to evaluate the effect of spatial and temporal data aggregation. It was found that medium-resolution water meter data was capable of exposing regular, continuous, peak use and diurnal patterns which reflect group wide end-usage characteristics. The high-resolution meter data permitted flow-signature at a personal end-use level. Through this unique opportunity to observe water usage characteristics via flow signature patterns newly defined hydraulic based design coefficients determined from Poisson rectangular pulse were developed to intuitively aid in the process of pattern discovery with implications for automated activity recognition applications. A smart meter classification and siting index was introduced which categorizes meter resolution in terms of their suitable application.
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flow signature analysis of water consumption in Nonresidential Building water networks using high resolution and medium resolution smart meter data two case studies
Water Resources Research, 2018Co-Authors: Eoghan Clifford, Sean Mulligan, Joanne Comer, Louise HannonAbstract:Real-time monitoring of water consumption activities can be an effective mechanism to achieve efficient water network management. This approach, largely enabled by the advent of smart metering technologies, is gradually being practiced in domestic and industrial contexts. In particular, identifying water consumption habits from flow-signatures, i.e. the specific end-usage patterns, is being investigated as a means for conservation in both the residential and non-residential context. However, the quality of meter data is bivariate (dependent on number of meters and data temporal resolution) and as a result, planning a smart metering scheme is relatively difficult with no generic design approach available. In this study, a comprehensive medium- to high-resolution smart metering program was implemented at two non-residential trial sites to evaluate the effect of spatial and temporal data aggregation. It was found that medium-resolution water meter data was capable of exposing regular, continuous, peak use and diurnal patterns which reflect group wide end-usage characteristics. The high-resolution meter data permitted flow-signature at a personal end-use level. Through this unique opportunity to observe water usage characteristics via flow signature patterns newly defined hydraulic based design coefficients determined from Poisson rectangular pulse were developed to intuitively aid in the process of pattern discovery with implications for automated activity recognition applications. A smart meter classification and siting index was introduced which categorizes meter resolution in terms of their suitable application.
Aline Cobut - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Prospects for Appearance Wood Products Ecodesign in the Context of Nonresidential Applications
Forest Products Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Pierre Blanchet, Robert BeauregardAbstract:Abstract As environmental awareness grows, societal demand for more environmentally friendly products increases. Demand for environmental responsibility also reached the Building material and construction sector. Green Building has become more widespread over the past decade and can be considered a challenge for specifiers and Building products manufacturers. Ecodesign, an application of the sustainable development concept, is one of the available tools to address this challenge. This article aims at proposing an ecodesign pathway for appearance wood products in the Nonresidential Building sector. Through extrapolating results from a previous interior wood door case study, it has been possible to obtain environmental profiles for the main segments of the appearance wood products family for Nonresidential Buildings. These profiles have allowed devising ecodesign solutions. Results show that for this whole family of products, raw materials are what cause the most environmental impacts, followed by shipping ...
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2013Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Purpose Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. Methods The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. Results and discussion A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. Conclusions The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2012Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
Eoghan Clifford - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Flow‐Signature Analysis of Water Consumption in Nonresidential Building Water Networks Using High‐Resolution and Medium‐Resolution Smart Meter Data: Two Case Studies
Water Resources Research, 2018Co-Authors: Eoghan Clifford, Sean Mulligan, Joanne Comer, Louise HannonAbstract:Real-time monitoring of water consumption activities can be an effective mechanism to achieve efficient water network management. This approach, largely enabled by the advent of smart metering technologies, is gradually being practiced in domestic and industrial contexts. In particular, identifying water consumption habits from flow-signatures, i.e. the specific end-usage patterns, is being investigated as a means for conservation in both the residential and non-residential context. However, the quality of meter data is bivariate (dependent on number of meters and data temporal resolution) and as a result, planning a smart metering scheme is relatively difficult with no generic design approach available. In this study, a comprehensive medium- to high-resolution smart metering program was implemented at two non-residential trial sites to evaluate the effect of spatial and temporal data aggregation. It was found that medium-resolution water meter data was capable of exposing regular, continuous, peak use and diurnal patterns which reflect group wide end-usage characteristics. The high-resolution meter data permitted flow-signature at a personal end-use level. Through this unique opportunity to observe water usage characteristics via flow signature patterns newly defined hydraulic based design coefficients determined from Poisson rectangular pulse were developed to intuitively aid in the process of pattern discovery with implications for automated activity recognition applications. A smart meter classification and siting index was introduced which categorizes meter resolution in terms of their suitable application.
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flow signature analysis of water consumption in Nonresidential Building water networks using high resolution and medium resolution smart meter data two case studies
Water Resources Research, 2018Co-Authors: Eoghan Clifford, Sean Mulligan, Joanne Comer, Louise HannonAbstract:Real-time monitoring of water consumption activities can be an effective mechanism to achieve efficient water network management. This approach, largely enabled by the advent of smart metering technologies, is gradually being practiced in domestic and industrial contexts. In particular, identifying water consumption habits from flow-signatures, i.e. the specific end-usage patterns, is being investigated as a means for conservation in both the residential and non-residential context. However, the quality of meter data is bivariate (dependent on number of meters and data temporal resolution) and as a result, planning a smart metering scheme is relatively difficult with no generic design approach available. In this study, a comprehensive medium- to high-resolution smart metering program was implemented at two non-residential trial sites to evaluate the effect of spatial and temporal data aggregation. It was found that medium-resolution water meter data was capable of exposing regular, continuous, peak use and diurnal patterns which reflect group wide end-usage characteristics. The high-resolution meter data permitted flow-signature at a personal end-use level. Through this unique opportunity to observe water usage characteristics via flow signature patterns newly defined hydraulic based design coefficients determined from Poisson rectangular pulse were developed to intuitively aid in the process of pattern discovery with implications for automated activity recognition applications. A smart meter classification and siting index was introduced which categorizes meter resolution in terms of their suitable application.
Robert Beauregard - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Prospects for Appearance Wood Products Ecodesign in the Context of Nonresidential Applications
Forest Products Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Pierre Blanchet, Robert BeauregardAbstract:Abstract As environmental awareness grows, societal demand for more environmentally friendly products increases. Demand for environmental responsibility also reached the Building material and construction sector. Green Building has become more widespread over the past decade and can be considered a challenge for specifiers and Building products manufacturers. Ecodesign, an application of the sustainable development concept, is one of the available tools to address this challenge. This article aims at proposing an ecodesign pathway for appearance wood products in the Nonresidential Building sector. Through extrapolating results from a previous interior wood door case study, it has been possible to obtain environmental profiles for the main segments of the appearance wood products family for Nonresidential Buildings. These profiles have allowed devising ecodesign solutions. Results show that for this whole family of products, raw materials are what cause the most environmental impacts, followed by shipping ...
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2013Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Purpose Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. Methods The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. Results and discussion A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. Conclusions The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
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Using life cycle thinking to analyze environmental labeling: the case of appearance wood products
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2012Co-Authors: Aline Cobut, Robert Beauregard, Pierre BlanchetAbstract:Growing public concern about the current state of our planet led to the creation of numerous regulations, standards, and certifications for the protection of humans and the environment. Ecolabels were defined for products such as cleaning products, paints, and many others. Wood Building products are no exception. The objective of this study is to analyze the existing ecolabelling programs for appearance wood products in Nonresidential applications and to evaluate them relatively to their effective role in environment protection or reduction of environment footprint. The research was conducted on the most common International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type I ecolabels in North America, the European Union, and Japan. Certification schemes applicable to appearance wood products for Nonresidential applications were considered. In a life cycle assessment perspective, certification criteria were compared regarding their ability to consider and integrate environment impacts. A wide range of ecolabels can apply to appearance wood products, from indoor air quality to wood from sustainable forest management. Moreover, it has been found that among all certification schemes studied, those integrating the whole life cycle were the most relevant. The remaining limitation of ISO type I ecolabels is the lack of environmental information enabling the differentiation between products bearing the same ecolabel. This can be overcome by ISO type III environmental product declarations. Thus, allowing a better understanding of the implications related with the use of wood products compared to other materials in the Nonresidential Building sector.
