Building LCA for architects (Introduction)
Learn about the environmental impacts of building parts, how to deliver building LCAs, how to integrate LCA in the design process, and how to reduce embodied carbon in real-life projects.
One Click LCA Building LCA for Architects Online Course - General information & Exam details
Session 1.1 : Introduction to the course & One Click LCA
Session 1.2 : Introduction MASS Design Group
Session 1.3 : Environmental impact of the building sector & Need for Life-cycle Assessment
Session 1.4 : Business Drivers for building sustainability
Session 2.1 : Life-cycle stages, assessment methods, and impact indicators
Session 2.2 : Building LCA Process
Session 2.3 : EPD & Data
Session 3.1 : Environmental impacts of building parts
Session 3.2 : Environmental impacts of Structures
Session 3.3 : Environmental impacts of skins & envelope
Session 3.4 : Environmental impacts of Finishes (Spaces)
Session 3.5 : Environmental impacts of MEP (Services)
Session 4.1 : How to access the software
Session 4.2 : How to set up a project
Session 4.3 : How to model materials and energy
Session 4.4 : How to check results
Session 5.1 : Reducing the environmental impacts of buildings
Session 5.2 : Performing Building LCA at pre-design & concept stage
5.3 : Performing Building LCA at Schematic Design / Development Design
5.4 : Performing Building LCA at Development Design / Construction Design
Session 5.5 : Building LCA and circularity
Session 5.6 : Benchmarking and Target Setting with building LCA