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International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics (IJEGEO), vol.9, no.3, pp.1-13, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Within the scope of this study, in line with the
activities carried out in the calculation of carbon footprint, the direct and
indirect sources of emissions of two different building typologies, hospital
and complex building covering shopping mall, offices and residences were
determined representing both the pre-operation (construction) and the
post-construction (operation) processes to cover the entire sector. The scope
was determined in line with 3 classifications specified in ISO 14064 Greenhouse
Gas Calculation and Verification Management System. In the light of determined
emission sources and scopes, the carbon footprint of the hospitals and complex
building projects for at least 2 years were calculated and the changes among
them were evaluated according to the years. In carbon footprint sample
calculations, priority emission sources are determined and detailed with
graphics. The findings obtained within the scope of the projects built and/or
operated for different purposes representing different processes of the
construction sector is that electricity consumption has the biggest share
regarding the carbon footprint. In addition, world-wide examples of mitigation
applications were shared as a result of calculations.
Keywords:
carbon footprint; construction sector, complex building,
GHG emissions, hospital, Turkey.