Implications of circular strategies on energy, water, and GHG emissions in informal housing in Lima

2025/05/31 by Jaime Sarmiento-Pastor, Andrés Lira-Chirif, Daniel R. Rondinel-Oviedo +4 · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Urban and Rural Development Challenges

paper · doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115949

openalex publication_date 2025/05/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

• Informal homes evolve in 4 stages, increasing emissions as construction progresses. • Informal housing emits 450% more GHG per person than formal housing in Lima. • Selective deconstruction can cut carbon emissions by 81% versus landfilling. • Recycling cuts GHG emissions by 69% compared to landfilling in informal housing. • Selective deconstruction cuts water use by 82% and fossil energy by 80% vs. landfilling.

Citations

• Circular economy in the construction industry: A systematic literature review
• Circular economy and the construction industry: Existing trends, challenges and prospective framework for sustainable construction

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