Recommender system for sustainable alternatives of building materials : sustainability-focused decision making in the construction industry
Domingo Gil, Jacobo (2023)
Diplomityö
2023
School of Engineering Science, Tietotekniikka
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2023060852822
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2023060852822
Tiivistelmä
The construction industry contributes an estimated 39\% of global carbon emissions. This master thesis presents the design and development of a software platform aimed at promoting sustainability-focused decision making in the construction industry. The platform serves as a recommender system, assisting users in identifying sustainable alternatives to input building materials.
The research follows a design science methodology, involving requirements specification, system design, implementation, and evaluation. The recommender system combines user preferences, environmental criteria, and material properties to provide personalized recommendations. The system incorporates a comprehensive database of building materials and their properties, centred around their embodied emissions.
The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of the developed software platform to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact in the construction industry. By providing accessible and tailored recommendations for sustainable building materials, the platform empowers users to make informed choices and foster sustainable goals early into construction projects. Furthermore, enhancing transparency and enables users to compare different options based on their requirements.
The research follows a design science methodology, involving requirements specification, system design, implementation, and evaluation. The recommender system combines user preferences, environmental criteria, and material properties to provide personalized recommendations. The system incorporates a comprehensive database of building materials and their properties, centred around their embodied emissions.
The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of the developed software platform to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact in the construction industry. By providing accessible and tailored recommendations for sustainable building materials, the platform empowers users to make informed choices and foster sustainable goals early into construction projects. Furthermore, enhancing transparency and enables users to compare different options based on their requirements.