Evaluation of Load-Bearing Systems in the Scope of Environmental Impact and Local Context

The construction industry, and particularly structural elements, which constitute the largest percentage of total building elements, consume large amounts of energy and produce emissions, placing a significant burden on the environment. Therefore, evaluating structural systems in terms of environmental impact is crucial. Furthermore, the built environment and physical environmental characteristics are factors that must be considered. This study develops a decision support system based on topographic impact values and lifecycle environmental impact. Accessibility parameters that will impact lifecycle environmental performance are also explicitly evaluated within the system boundaries, and scenario analyses are conducted. The developed mathematical method demonstrates the advantage of different alternative structural systems in different scenarios. The integrated approach of topography, transportation network, and accessibility factors demonstrates the impact of the local context on decision-making. While integrated mathematical studies within the lifecycle context are quite limited in the literature, this study is considered of significant importance.