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Current trends and limitations of life cycle assessment applied to the urban scale: critical analysis and review of selected literature

Mirabella, Nadia, Allacker, Karen, Sala, Serenella·2019·The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
DOI 10.1007/s11367-018-1467-3
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Authors
Mirabella, N., Allacker, K., & Sala, S.
Affiliations
  • KU Leuven (BE)
  • European Commission (BE)
Corresponding author
Mirabella, Nadia
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Venue
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2018-05-15
Volume
24
Issue
7
Pages
1174-1193
ISSN
  • 0948-3349 (ISSN-L)
  • 1614-7502
DOI
10.1007/s11367-018-1467-3
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W2804209811
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en
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  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Environmental Impact and Sustainability
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Sustainable Design and Development
Keywords
life cycle assessment, urban scale, life cycle thinking, system boundaries, functional units, data granularity, life cycle inventory, impact assessment methodology, hybrid approach, urban sustainability, built environment, energy systems, waste management, water sector, transportation, consumption patterns, urban ecosystems, research agenda, environmental hotspots, urbanization

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