{"product_id":"life-cycle-driven-structures-alper-kanyilmaz-9781394300525","title":"Life Cycle Driven Structures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide on assessing and reducing environmental impact across all building life cycle stages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs sustainability becomes central to design and construction practices, professionals must go beyond intuition and embrace Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to measure and minimize embodied carbon. \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Structures \u003c\/i\u003eis a much-needed bridge between theory and application for assessing environmental performance across the full span of a building's life. Integrating life cycle thinking directly into structural design decision-making, this timely book equips readers with the essential knowledge and tools to perform robust LCA to meet growing regulatory and market demands for environmentally conscious design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlper Kanyilmaz, a leading expert in sustainable construction and LCA education, provides a structured, methodical approach supported by practical exercises and real-world case studies. The author addresses a critical knowledge gap in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) curricula and practice by demonstrating how LCA can inform material selection, structural systems, and construction methods. In-depth chapters cover steel, reinforced concrete, and mass timber structures--offering nuanced comparisons and clear guidance on using environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon databases, and reduction strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that directly supports the AEC sector's shift toward lower-carbon, more sustainable building practices, \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Structures: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the full building life cycle, including material sourcing, construction, operation, and end-of-life stages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents comparative LCA results for different structural systems and material choices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures real-world case studies to illustrate the practical application of theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes hands-on exercises to reinforce understanding and build applied skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses key tools, databases, and environmental product declarations (EPDs) used in LCA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insights drawn from cutting-edge European research projects and teaching experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligned with ISO 14000 standards for environmental management, \u003ci\u003eLife Cycle Driven Structures\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in civil engineering, architecture, and construction management programs, and is also a valuable reference for AEC professionals pursuing sustainable practices in industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alper Kanyilmaz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394300522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394300525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Alper Kanyilmaz","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48520019050751,"sku":"9781394300525","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1456b1a4-8623-4c9d-85d5-bbf6872b9058.jpg?v=1778740233","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-cycle-driven-structures-alper-kanyilmaz-9781394300525","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}