Minimising upfront carbon emissions of steel-framed modular housing: a case study

摘要

In this article, Smail Kechidi presents the results of a studyexamining ways to reduce the upfront carbon emissions of steelframedmodular housing produced by ilke Homes. The articlediscusses both changes that have already been adopted in arefreshed version of a two-bedroom, four-person 81m2 modularhouse, and further changes that could be adopted in a futureversion. The refreshed design delivers 12 lower upfront carbonemissions (A1–A5) than the standard design.