Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples of how to put LCA into practice during design and procurement. First, it will cover target setting, building certifications, scoping considerations, and structural system selection during early design. Then, it will discuss practical examples of assembly comparisons and whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) on vastly different building types and scopes including offices, data centers, multi-family, and commercial fit-outs. These diverse case studies will offer insight into how LCA can be leveraged for decision making towards deep carbon reduction.
This course is taught by Aurora Jensen, Brightworks Sustainability.
Event Location:
Virtual
Event Contact:
embodiedcarbon@builtenvironmentplus.org