Certain constructive solutions are often presented as "green" because they improve very specific environmental issues at certain stages of the life cycle of buildings (such as their production). However, when analyzed in a more integrated and complete way including other life cycle stages (such as use, maintenance or end of life) these solutions may lose their advantages over others. Similarly, low cost products can result into high maintenance or waste management related costs or high-tech products in excessive payback periods.
All stages of the building’s life cycle (manufacturing, construction, use, end of life) are interrelated, so in order to identify the most appropriate and efficient technologies, solutions or products it is necessary to apply the lifecycle thinking. This approach...
Certain constructive solutions are often presented as "green" because they improve very specific environmental issues at certain stages of the life cycle of buildings (such as their production). However, when analyzed in a more integrated and complete way including other life cycle stages (such as use, maintenance or end of life) these solutions may lose their advantages over others. Similarly, low cost products can result into high maintenance or waste management related costs or high-tech products in excessive payback periods.
All stages of the building’s life cycle (manufacturing, construction, use, end of life) are interrelated, so in order to identify the most appropriate and efficient technologies, solutions or products it is necessary to apply the lifecycle thinking. This approach implies that all the involved stakeholders understand and share the responsibility for reducing the environmental impact caused by products. In the case of buildings, where utterly complex value chains and a great number and variety of stakeholders (product manufacturers to developers, architects, builders, users, etc.) are involved, the application of the lifecycle approach requires a great effort. Thus, this community aims at encouraging the application of the lifecycle thinking (and, in particular, the methodology of Life Cycle Analysis) to design and implement those solutions fostering an environmentally sustainable construction. For this purpose, topics such as methodological guides, tools, sample applications, training courses, discussion of results, etc. are tackled.
Ryan Zizzo the 27-02-2015
Life-cycle assessment can be used to gain credits in LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB. Life-cycle assessment made easy
Life-cycle assessment the easy way - for certification credits and more 360optimi, a new kind of software making LCA easy and fast. There's no need to hire a specialist or invest in complex software packages. With 360optimi you can complete a building LCA for LEED in approximately a day. Who should care? Those who… - Pilot LEED v4 and want to ensure having the full LCA credits - Want to achieve LCA credits for LEED, BREEAM, or DGNB - Wish to use LCA as a decision making instrument to achieve higher efficiency - Are interested in leveraging BIM data for effective LCA calculations - Want sound LCA results on a limited budget There’s an easier way. The 360optimi way. 360optimi is a web application that makes calculating life cycle metrics easy, fast and collaborative. Users include leading Nordic construction companies like Skanska, PEAB, NCC, Green Building Council Finland, and national and municipal governments. 360optimi gives you the best view yet of your project's true performance and is compliant with ISO standards. Can’t wait? Learn more at www.360optimi.com/en/construction, or contact us: Ryan Zizzo, ryan.zizzo@bionova.fi |
2013 ILCA CHALLENGE: BEST PRACTICE IN LCA TEACHING
International Life Cycle Academy Association the 15-02-2013
ILCA’s 2013 Challenge: Best Practice in LCA Teaching targets LCA teachers worldwide to compare their teaching practice and tools with others in the same area, in view to promote excellence in LCA teaching via inspiration and learning from each other. The 2013 Challenge is an appraisal of best practice within 9 LCA topics.
SOCIAL LCA: THE WHY AND THE HOW
International Life Cycle Academy Association the 14-02-2013
COURSE DESCRIPTION. Course subject: This course introduces the theory and background of social life cycle assessment. This course will look at the need for incorporating social impacts into life cycle assessment, as well as the difficulties related to their evaluation. A background to important social issues will be given, along with an examination of the UNEP-SETAC S-LCA Guidelines.
Life Cycle Analysis for Building - A comprehensive guide
Cédric BOREL the 15-06-2012
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By International Life Cycle Academy Association 14-02-2013 |
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By Cédric BOREL 15-06-2012 |
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