Life Cycle AssessmentLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Can perform LCA independently. Can calculate the carbon footprint of a building. Understands the life cycle effects of building materials. Knows how to optimise the use of new and recycled building materials.

Content

Main pollution parameters. Target setting for LCA. Steps of life cycle assessment: target setting, inventory analysis, impact analysis and interpretation of results. Environmental declarations and other data sources. Calculation tools for LCA. LCA reporting, building products as an example.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can explain the principles of life cycle assessment and the main factors of the environmental impact of buildings. Can perform simple LCA calculations with given input values.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to (1), can explain where to get input data for LCA and how to report the results. Can calculate the carbon footprint of a building with given input values.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to (3), can evaluate the sensitivity of LCA calculations. Can use different data sources and evaluate their reliability.