Description
This session explores how Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) plays a pivotal role in sustainable construction by evaluating the environmental and health impacts of building materials, emphasising waste reduction, and promoting smarter design choices.
Key Points:
- Whole Life Carbon Assessment:
LCA measures both embodied and operational carbon to provide a full picture of a building’s environmental footprint. - Healthier, Sustainable Materials:
Natural materials like wool, clay, and linoleum offer safer, low-impact alternatives to synthetic options such as PVC and solvent-based paints. - Waste Reduction through Circular Design:
Adopting cradle-to-cradle principles, using reclaimed materials, and prefabricated construction methods help reduce waste and extend building life cycles.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles and stages of Life Cycle Analysis in the construction context.
- Identify how building materials impact both environmental sustainability and occupant health.
- Apply circular economy strategies to reduce waste and enhance resource efficiency in building design and renovation.
