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University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Given that the construction industry has a significant impact on the environment and consumes large amounts of natural and energy resources, it represents a very important segment in sustainable construction. This paper provides an overview of sustainable building and the application of prefabricated concrete, specifically prefabricated concrete slabs, within the sustainable construction system. Additionally, the aim of this research was to analyze the life cycle (LCA) of prefabricated slabs, with a system boundary from the cradle to the grave, where conclusions were drawn and values of environmental impact were obtained. The analysis was conducted on a specific case, leading to results indicating that the cement production phase dominates the overall warming potential when it comes to the production of prefabricated concrete slabs.
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