Enterprise

Course introduction

1.1 Climate change, biodiversity and construction's impact

1.2 The share of structures

1.3 The need for LCA

1.4 Business drivers for LCA

2.1 LCA methodology

2.2 LCA standards and methods

2.3 EPDs: What they are and how to use them

2.4 Building LCA process

3.1 Embodied carbon break down of structures

3.2 Optimising the structural grid

3.3 Rationalising the structural loads and sizing

3.4 Whole structure optimization

3.5 Reuse of existing structures

3.6 Working with architects and MEP engineers

4.1 How to activate your free trial and access the software

4.2 How to set up a project

4.3 How to model materials

4.4 How to check results

5.1 LCA at concept design stage

5.2 Carbon Designer 3D

5.3 LCA at technical and detailed design stage

5.4 Revit integration

5.5 LCA at specification/construction stage

5.6 How to specify low-carbon products

5.7 Building circularity

5.8 Biodiversity