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SECTION 10 | EC3
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RESIDENTIAL MID-RISE BUILDING RESULTS
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STRATEGY
To lower the Conservation EC estimate, I swapped out high-density concrete and got more environmentally friendly alternatives, while still maintaining the structural integrity of the structure and the basis of design.
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LIGHT CONCRETE
There is a wide range of embodied carbon values for ready mix concrete; the highest and lowest ECs are the six products displayed below, Concrete should not be used in construction if it can be avoided/ substituted for.
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DOMESTIC HARDWOOD
As shown in the charts, domestic wood structure material has embodied carbon values that are found to be well above the achievable range for most manufacturers, and are often close to reaching maximum levels; wood is a highly recommended material in construction.
