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Goal: The goal is to support experiential learning on product sustainability assessment using course digital interactive platform.
Goal: The goal is to support experiential learning on product sustainability assessment using course digital interactive platform.
Learning outcomes:
Learning outcomes:
At the end of A4.1 Lab, you will be able to:
navigate manufacturers, suppliers and external websites for sustainable product information.
read and interpret a product specific EPD.
complete holistic performance evaluation of an interior product following relevant sustainability criteria
investigate and benchmark products based on 5 star rating for net-zero product design.
create a sustainable product assessment report for select interior products.
Description: In pairs of two or groups of 3, analyze a select interior product based on a third party published EPD and product sustainability framework
Description: In pairs of two or groups of 3, analyze a select interior product based on a third party published EPD and product sustainability framework
Process:
Process:
This lab session will be completed following step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Select Your Product
Step 1: Select Your Product
Access the A4.1 List of Products
Select a product and cross it off the list.
Enter your name next to your chosen product in the list.
Step 2: Review Sustainability Framework
Step 2: Review Sustainability Framework
Visit the Sustainability Framework page on the website.
Review it to understand the product evaluation criteria.
Step 3: Review Example EPD
Step 3: Review Example EPD
Look at the sample Carpet EPD provided, including instructor comments and mark-ups.
Step 4: Find and Review EPD
Step 4: Find and Review EPD
Use Material Bank, EC3 Tool, or OneClick LCA database to find a valid EPD for your product.
Download a copy of the EPD.
Take notes and summarize key findings.
Step 5: Complete the Sustainable Product Assessment
Step 5: Complete the Sustainable Product Assessment
With the example as a guide, transfer your EPD summary notes to the Sustainable Product Assessment report.
Add a hyperlink to the EPD report.
Delete any sample content and ensure all information is relevant.
Step 6: Conduct Product Performance Evaluation
Step 6: Conduct Product Performance Evaluation
Use details from the Sustainable Product Assessment report and your understanding of the Product Sustainability Framework to complete the Product Performance Evaluation Template for your select product.
Check page 2 for a product evaluation example.
Step 7: Apply a 5-Star Rating
Step 7: Apply a 5-Star Rating
Based on your Product Performance Evaluation, choose an appropriate 5-star rating template from the A4.1 Lab Package to include in your Sustainable Product Assessment.
Step 8: Review and Submit
Step 8: Review and Submit
Review - Ensure your submission includes:
Completed Sustainable Product Assessment with a 5-star rating.
Product Performance Evaluation rating.
Submit all documents in one PDF file on D2L.
Complete the Student Reflection Questionnaire
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