Life cycle assessment, Ecodesign, Wood windows, Vaccum insulating glazing
Abstract :
[en] The building sector is responsible for almost 36% of CO2 emissions in Europe and 40% of energy consumption. This underlines the need to develop new solutions to support the strategy of reducing the energy needs of housing.
The objective of the MaIsoVi project (GreenWin n°8653) is to offer the construction and renovation market for the residential and commercial (tertiary) segment:
- A vacuum glazing (tempered FINEO) demonstrating the same or better energy efficiency than triple glazing but with the same weight as double glazing and the thickness of single glazing.
- A wooden window equipped with this FINEO and using a minimum of materials while guaranteeing the best performance over a maximum extended life span.
The implementation processes and the design of these products will be optimized to obtain a lower environmental footprint than the state of the art (triple glazed wooden window). The life cycle assessment (LCA) of the products and their processing is conducted during all the steps of the project to ensure the completion of this objective.
The tempered FINEO glazing will be produced in the Walloon region at AGC site in Lodelinsart. The wooden frame will be manufactured at Menuiserie Riche in Mariembourg, and the FINEO window will be marketed in Belgium, a large part of France and neighboring countries. Two research centers, Materia Nova and Cenaero, will support the development and characterization of the new products, and Liège University will be in charge of the LCA.
The first step of the LCA is the development of a friendly tool for the design of the wood window to explore different solutions without having to remodel the process, and to point out the potential parts leading to a reduction (or an increase!) of the global footprint, such as the design and the subsequent use of wood, or the wood species for the different parts.
This project is supported by the GreenWin Competition Clusters and subsidized by the Walloon Region (BE).
Disciplines :
Chemical engineering Environmental sciences & ecology
Author, co-author :
Groslambert, Sylvie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Chemical Engineering > PEPs - Products, Environment, and Processes
Hemberg, Axel; Materia Nova
Riche, Bruno; Menuiserie Riche
Lescot, Thomas; AGC Glass Europe SA
Van Hoof, Thibaut; Cenaero
Léonard, Angélique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Department of Chemical Engineering > PEPs - Products, Environment, and Processes
Language :
English
Title :
MaIsoVi project Vacuum insulation materials, innovative approach for windows in construction and renovation
Publication date :
May 2023
Number of pages :
1
Event name :
17th Society and Materials (SAM) International Conference
Event organizer :
SAM
Event place :
Karlsruhe, Germany
Event date :
9-10/05/2023
Audience :
International
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Development Goals :
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 11. Sustainable cities and communities 12. Responsible consumption and production 13. Climate action
