Evaluating CO2 emissions in the residential sector: Life cycle assessment (LCA) using regional forestry design models in system dynamics (SD)

This study used a sub-model within system dynamics to simulate and quantify CO2 emissions in the residential sector, focusing on the Nishikawa forestry region in Saitama Prefecture. The model evaluated emissions from the life cycle of houses, including production, transportation, use, maintenance, a...

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Published in:Bioresources 2024-11, Vol.19 (4), p.7072-7079
Main Authors: Kaneko, Shunsuke, Kim, Hyun Bae, Yoshioka, Takuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Buildings
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide emissions
Concrete construction
Demolition
Emissions
Emissions trading
Energy
Forestry
Global warming
Housing
Life cycle analysis
Life cycle assessment
Life cycles
Plywood
Reforestation
Regional analysis
Reinforced concrete
Residential areas
Simulation
System dynamics
Timber
Timber construction
Timber supply
Wood
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Summary:This study used a sub-model within system dynamics to simulate and quantify CO2 emissions in the residential sector, focusing on the Nishikawa forestry region in Saitama Prefecture. The model evaluated emissions from the life cycle of houses, including production, transportation, use, maintenance, and disposal. The business as usual (BAU) scenario projects annual new housing inflows. The woody biomass utilization (WBU) scenario showed a 10% carbon reduction over 30 years by replacing new housing with timber construction, despite increased emissions from new constructions. The study highlights the economic benefits of utilizing carbon credits to support reforestation, making it possible to secure the sustainability of regional forestry to supply timber materials to the residential sector.
ISSN:1930-2126
1930-2126
DOI:10.15376/biores.19.4.7072-7079