GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 14 contributing scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Evaluating Embodied Carbon in Future Housing: The Role of Household Size and Building Type
K. Kyaw, Franziska Häuptle
This study evaluates embodied carbon emissions (ECE) in future housing in Trondheim, Norway, considering household size and building type. Using cradle-to-site LCA, it models population growth for 2030 and 2050 under two national scenarios …
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergy and automation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon in energy and heat supply systems
T. Babich, N. Buyak, I. Sukhodub +1
This review paper systematically summarizes the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon in decarbonizing energy and heat supply systems. It highlights that as operational emissions decrease, the share of embodied carbon from…
Peer-reviewedJournalFrontiers in Sustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Development of a novel hemp-based building material with enhanced thermal performance
Farshad Babaahmadi, F. Tariku
This study develops a high-performance hemp-based insulation block (HPHB/I) by combining alternative mineral binders (magnesium-based) with silica aerogel. The results show thermal conductivity as low as 0.020 W/m·K—four times lower than co…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
The Effect of Circular Strategies on Reducing the Embodied Carbon When Renovating Residential Dwellings in Flanders
E. Van de moortel, K. Allacker
This paper evaluates the life cycle carbon footprint of circular material strategies (avoiding, reclaiming, recycling, bio-based) for renovating single-family houses in Flanders. It compares conventional and circular measures for each build…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalJournal of Engineering and Sustainable Development2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Structural Efficiency and Embodied Carbon Assessment of Pre-Engineered Versus Conventional Steel Beams
Riza Suwondo, M. Suangga, Militia Keintjem +1
This study compares structural efficiency and embodied carbon of pre-engineered tapered built-up steel beams versus conventional hot-rolled steel beams over spans of 6-20 m. Using AISC 360-16 for design and BS EN 15978 for LCA, it finds tha…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Developing a BIM-Integrated Framework for Embodied Carbon Assessment in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review and Expert Validation Study for Sri Lanka
A. Hagras, Talpe Pandithawattage Anuradha Lasantha Piyasena, A. Nawarathna +3
This research develops and validates a BIM-integrated embodied carbon (EC) assessment framework tailored to Sri Lanka, using government Building Standard Rates and automating calculations via Revit, Dynamo, and Excel. Based on a systematic …
Peer-reviewedJournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment2026#OtherDOI
A Low Embodied Carbon Approach of Kaohsiung House Project
Yi-Rong Chen, Shugao Lin, Y. Tsay
The Kaohsiung House Project in Taiwan incentivized green building features but focused only on operational carbon. This study explores embodied carbon reduction through structural system design and material changes. Findings show that using…
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
From Earth to Wall: A Comparison of Embodied Carbon in Stabilized Earth and Concrete Masonry
Angelin Gloriya K, Prof.Ajai Chandran, Asst.Prof. Ashik S
This paper quantitatively compares the embodied carbon of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) and Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) using a cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (Modules A1–A3). Results show that CSEB reduces embodied carbo…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Civil Engineering2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Performance-Based Selection of Concrete Strength Grades in Terms of Embodied Carbon and Economic Efficiency for Structural Elements
Riza Suwondo, M. Suangga, Militia Keintjem +1
This study assesses the impact of concrete compressive strength on embodied carbon and cost for RC beams and columns with equivalent structural performance. Higher strength concrete increases cost and carbon for beams but reduces reinforcem…
Peer-reviewedJournalNew vistas2026#embodied_carbonDOI
Poster: An investigation into the embodied carbon and associated costs in office buildings utilizing different slab systems
C. Paknahad
This research compares reinforced concrete slab systems (flat, beam-and-slab, two-way joist) in office buildings, analyzing embodied carbon and construction costs. Results show two-way joist slabs offer a favorable balance at longer spans, …
Peer-reviewedJournalBuilt Environment Project and Asset Management2026#AI × ESGDOI
An early-stage embodied carbon assessment method for the Global South: Sri Lankan case study
A. Nawarathna, Zaid Alwan, Barry J. Gledson +1
This study develops a multiple linear regression model for early-stage embodied carbon (EC) estimation using data from 25 office buildings in Sri Lanka. Gross internal floor area (GIFA) and external wall area (EWA) are the most influential …
Peer-reviewedCNJournalFrontiers in Public Health2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Urban building carbon emissions based on BIM-LCA-GIS
Zhensen Zhang, Yang Ding, Kailong Cao +4
This paper develops an integrated carbon emission analysis model combining BIM, LCA, and GIS for prefabricated buildings. It quantifies carbon emissions at each lifecycle stage of prefabricated buildings using input-output analysis, life cy…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnvironmental Research Communications2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Embodied carbon assessment of asphalt concrete roads and integrated drainage systems in Thai housing estates: a case study
N. Suriyanon, Nakorn Suriyanon, Wanida Suriyanon +2
This study quantifies embodied carbon from constructing asphalt concrete roads and integrated drainage systems in Thai housing estates. The case study finds asphalt pavement contributes over 70% of total emissions, and resource production a…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnergies2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Valorisation of Sheep Wool Fibers in Sustainable Energy-Efficient Materials: Thermal and Acoustic Properties of Bio-Based Composites for Low-Carbon Construction
Julita Szczecina, Ewa Szczepanik, Jakub Barwinek +3
This review summarizes the thermal and acoustic properties of sheep wool-based composites for low-carbon construction. It highlights competitiveness in hygroscopicity and sound absorption compared to conventional materials, and calls for st…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalJournal of Green Building, College Publishing, USA2026#PolicyDOI
MODERN BUILDING ENERGY CODES AND EMBODIED CARBON: A CASE STUDY OF NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES
Robert L. Williams
This paper critiques the U.S. building energy codes (IECC) for neglecting embodied carbon. Using a prototypical single-family home, it shows that envelope material choices significantly affect carbon intensity, and low-carbon assemblies not…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalEnvironmental Research Communications2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
A rapid embodied carbon assessment tool for priority materials
Thomas P Hendrickson, Jibran S. Zuberi, Kaiyu Sun +6
This paper presents the REDuCE tool for rapid embodied carbon assessment of building materials, focusing on cement and concrete in California. It allows users to customize supply chains (production technology, transport, fuel, electricity m…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
A BIM-Based Workflow for Early-Stage Embodied Carbon Assessment Using Reusable Assembly Templates and Rule-Based Mapping
Yiquan Zou, Zhixiang Ren, Li Wang +4
This study develops an open, traceable embodied-carbon assessment workflow using BIM object geometry and semantic attributes, implemented as a Revit add-in. A single case study of a three-story residential building in Wuhan demonstrates aut…
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Adaptive Reuse as a Low-Carbon Design Strategy in the Indian Context: An Embodied Carbon Comparison with New Construction
Jahnavi Gs, D. V. Prakash
This study compares upfront embodied carbon (A1-A5) between adaptive reuse and new construction for office buildings in Bengaluru, India. Findings show adaptive reuse reduces emissions by 30-50%, driven by structural retention. It highlight…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Protective Structures2026#OtherDOI
Sustainable building cladding: Balancing embodied carbon and protection against blast driven fragmentation penetration
Angela Laycock, A. Helliker, R. Critchley +1
This study evaluates the trade-off between embodied carbon and blast fragmentation penetration resistance in building cladding materials. Using a gas gun, various materials were tested, and a novel material selection chart of Global Warming…
Peer-reviewedJournalJournal of Information Technology in Construction2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
An enabling tool for BIM-based embodied carbon assessment in high-rise construction
Millaniyage Duleepa Dulshan Costa, J. Rotimi
This research develops a specialized BIM tool for assessing embodied carbon in high-rise buildings using design science methodology. Through literature review and surveys, key features were identified and prototyped with Figma, evaluated by…