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Grenada - Building Material Intensity
Author(s): Symmes, R., Fishman, T., Telesford, J. N., Singh, S. J., Tan, S., & De Kroon, K. (2020). The weight of islands: Leveraging Grenada’s material stocks to adapt to climate change. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 24(2), 369–382. https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.12853
Abstract / Summary
This dataset showcases the material composition of different construction styles in Grenada during 2014. It outlines the quantities of key materials such as aggregate, timber, concrete, and steel, used in different structural types, including concrete, timber, mixed, steel, and historical styles. Each structure type is relates to different building functions, from single-family dwellings and historical buildings to industrial facilities and large-scale infrastructure like hospitals and airports. This dataset offers insights into construction practices across different building categories within Grenada.
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2020
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