The Effect of Insulation Materials on the Environment

The Effect of Insulation Materials on the Environment

Authors

  • Spartak Sargsyan Nationаl University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
  • Davit Sirunyan “BIM Consulting” LLC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54338/18294200-2024.3-13

Keywords:

thermal insulation materials, greenhouse gases, life cycle, environment, carbon dioxide emission

Abstract

Residential buildings are the largest consumers of energy worldwide and emit up to 1/3 of annual greenhouse gases (GHGs). Therefore, thermal insulation of building envelopes will help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. The thermal conductivity coefficient of the given material is of key importance in choosing a thermal insulator. low cost and life cycle assessment, which is the amount of greenhouse gases emitted during the stages of production, transportation, operation and dismantling of a thermal insulator. The purpose of this article is to compare the amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from different insulating materials during the entire life cycle of a thermal insulator, based on the calculation of 1000m3. import of insulating materials from different countries and manufacturers to the Republic of Armenia. According to the research, polyurethanes and penoplex generally have high emissions during their lifetime, while glass wool and foam plastic have relatively lower carbon emissions.

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Author Biographies

Spartak Sargsyan, Nationаl University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

(RA, Yerevan) - NUACA, Chair of ventilation, gas and heat supply, PhD student

Davit Sirunyan, “BIM Consulting” LLC

(RA, Yerevan) – “BIM Consulting” LLC, director

Published

2024-12-27

How to Cite

Sargsyan, S., & Sirunyan, D. (2024). The Effect of Insulation Materials on the Environment. Scientific Papers of National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, 90(3), 116–122. https://doi.org/10.54338/18294200-2024.3-13

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