EN JÄMFÖRANDE FALLSTUDIE AV VANLIGT FÖREKOMMANDE FASADMATERIAL I SVERIGE : MILJÖMEDVETNA VAL AV FASADMATERIAL

Sammanfattning: The study was conducted by two students in architectural engineering at Jönköping University and includes 15 higher education credits. Collaboration was carried out with PE Teknik and Arkitektur. The purpose was to evaluate the environmental impact of different facade systems using the LCA methodology. Investigation is motivated by the need to address environmental issues in the construction industry, which accounts for 21% of Sweden's total greenhouse gas emissions. Qualitative case study was conducted, exploring architects' thought processes when choosing facade materials and how they integrate principles of sustainability into their work. Interviews with architects answered questions about the process and the integration of sustainability. Five external walls with different facade materials and attachments were compared. To answer the question of which facade material has the most climate impact during its product stage, a material study was conducted. The measurement value used in determining the climate impact was carbon dioxide equivalents. The choice of facade material was based on lifespan, recyclability, and content of hazardous substances. Architects may have different focus areas, but the choice of facade material is always based on aesthetic and technical considerations. Respondents also emphasized the importance of choosing locally produced materials if possible. The material study showed untreated spruce panels had the lowest climate impact, while aluminum composite panels had the highest. Fastening of wooden panels had the least climate impact, while the fastening of tiles had the most. In conclusion, respondents stressed environmental awareness is a significant transition and the results of the study indicate the industry is not fully ready for it yet. Investigation showed that architects are aware of the environmental crisis and integrate sustainability principles into their work through various perspectives depending on the project's focus area.