TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aybar, Daniela Milagros Rivas
AU  - Biswas, Wahidul
AU  - John, Michele
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/27
TI  - Development of a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Framework for Hemp-Based Building Materials in Australia
JO  - Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research
SP  - 014
VL  - 06
IS  - 01
AB  - The construction industry, a cornerstone of global economic and social progress, is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to its significant environmental footprint. Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained attention as a renewable material for building applications, offering potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. However, its broader sustainability performance remains underexplored. This study develops a comprehensive Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) framework to evaluate the environmental, economic, and social implications of hemp-based building materials in Australia. The framework integrates environmental life cycle assessment, life cycle costing, and social life cycle assessment based on ISO 14040-44 standards. Using a participatory approach, 19 indicators were identified relevant for the sustainability assessment of hemp-based materials through consultation with 30 stakeholders across the construction, hemp industries, and academia. By addressing critical gaps in methodology, this study provides a robust tool for stakeholders to optimise the sustainability performance of hemp-based building materials and advance net-zero construction practices.
SN  - 2766-6190
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/aeer.2501014
DO  - 10.21926/aeer.2501014
ID  - Aybar2025
ER  -