Materials and resources
How wood structures compare to steel and concrete for carbon footprint
...metal or concrete.
The impact of concrete and steel compared to wood:
Environmental impact compared to wood:
Embodied energy
Climate impact
Negative impact on air quality
Negative impact on water
Ressources consumed by weight
Waste produced
METAL:
+53%
+23%
+74%
+247%
+14%
-21%
CONCRETE:
+120%
+50%
+115%
+114%
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