BCIT – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments

BCIT – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments (XZEB 1160)

This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice ​This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Learners will develop their understanding of LCA standards, methods, and data in the course. They will learn LCA concepts and technical language in general and as applied to buildings such as LCA phases, life cycle stages for a building, and building model scope. The course equips participants with the technical foundation to establish expertise in whole-building LCA and EPDs.

Key topics include life cycle thinking, LCA purpose and applications, embodied carbon, relevant ISO and EN standards, LCA process and data, EPDs, and national guidelines in whole-building LCA.

Dates: September 11 – October 9, 2024
Time: 12 – 2 p.m. (2 live lectures on September 11 & 25)
Location: Online – self-paced with two live lectures
Cost: $265.79
Learning Units (LUs): 12 Core
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