LCM （life cycle management） is a systematic approach, mindset and culture that considers economic, social, and environmental factors among other factors in the decision making process throughout various business or ...LCM （life cycle management） is a systematic approach, mindset and culture that considers economic, social, and environmental factors among other factors in the decision making process throughout various business or organizational decisions that affect both inputs and outputs of a product or service life cycle. It is a product, process, or activity management system aimed at minimizing environmental and socio-economic burdens associated with an organization＇s product or process during its entire life cycle and value chain. LCM＇s application is gaining wider acceptance both in the corporate and governmental organizations as an approach to reduce ecological footprints and to improve the sustainability of human activities. But where and how can it be used in agricultural engineering applications？ This study highlights the potential areas of LCM application in agricultural and allied sectors and how it can be utilized. The study revealed that LCM tools such as design for environment and life cycle analysis can be used to evaluate the environmental impacts of-and to improve the products, equipment, and structures produced by biosystems engineers as well as the processes used to generate them.展开更多
To cope with climate change,the Chinese government took the lead in advocating the aim of a Carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.In China,the total carbon emission of the whole construction process in 202...To cope with climate change,the Chinese government took the lead in advocating the aim of a Carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.In China,the total carbon emission of the whole construction process in 2020 was about 5.08 billion tons of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),accounting for about 50.90%of the national carbon emission.Consequently,researchers come up with a series of standard assessments for green building optimization measures.Through analysis and comparison of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED),WELL Building Standard(WELL),Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method(BREEAM),and Evaluation Standard for Green Building(ESGB)standards,this study will draw conclusions on optimizing ESGB in terms of weighting,evaluation rating,and carbon emission calculations.展开更多
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Then in the 1980s, we watched as poor Bill Murray kept waking up to the very same day, v...Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Then in the 1980s, we watched as poor Bill Murray kept waking up to the very same day, very same activities, and same exact results in the comedy “Groundhog Day”. We challenge you to look at the process of design, delivery, and operations for our buildings. Are we all stuck in “insanity” or “Groundhog Day?” We keep doing things the same way and expecting different results. This article explores how the utilization of facility data from design to operations can not only break the paradigm of “insanity,” it can make our facilities more efficient and sustainable to construct and operate. Our basic premise is that if you do not have accurate “data” about your facility it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to operate your facility effectively.展开更多
文摘LCM （life cycle management） is a systematic approach, mindset and culture that considers economic, social, and environmental factors among other factors in the decision making process throughout various business or organizational decisions that affect both inputs and outputs of a product or service life cycle. It is a product, process, or activity management system aimed at minimizing environmental and socio-economic burdens associated with an organization＇s product or process during its entire life cycle and value chain. LCM＇s application is gaining wider acceptance both in the corporate and governmental organizations as an approach to reduce ecological footprints and to improve the sustainability of human activities. But where and how can it be used in agricultural engineering applications？ This study highlights the potential areas of LCM application in agricultural and allied sectors and how it can be utilized. The study revealed that LCM tools such as design for environment and life cycle analysis can be used to evaluate the environmental impacts of-and to improve the products, equipment, and structures produced by biosystems engineers as well as the processes used to generate them.
文摘To cope with climate change,the Chinese government took the lead in advocating the aim of a Carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.In China,the total carbon emission of the whole construction process in 2020 was about 5.08 billion tons of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),accounting for about 50.90%of the national carbon emission.Consequently,researchers come up with a series of standard assessments for green building optimization measures.Through analysis and comparison of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED),WELL Building Standard(WELL),Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method(BREEAM),and Evaluation Standard for Green Building(ESGB)standards,this study will draw conclusions on optimizing ESGB in terms of weighting,evaluation rating,and carbon emission calculations.
文摘Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Then in the 1980s, we watched as poor Bill Murray kept waking up to the very same day, very same activities, and same exact results in the comedy “Groundhog Day”. We challenge you to look at the process of design, delivery, and operations for our buildings. Are we all stuck in “insanity” or “Groundhog Day?” We keep doing things the same way and expecting different results. This article explores how the utilization of facility data from design to operations can not only break the paradigm of “insanity,” it can make our facilities more efficient and sustainable to construct and operate. Our basic premise is that if you do not have accurate “data” about your facility it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to operate your facility effectively.
