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🌍 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Framework
EN 15978 provides a calculation method based on LCA to evaluate a building’s environmental impact across its entire life cycle—from raw material extraction to demolition.🏗️ Four Life Cycle Stages
The standard divides the building’s life cycle into four stages:
3. đź“Š Environmental Indicators
It defines indicators such as global warming potential, ozone depletion, and acidification to quantify environmental impacts. These indicators ensure consistent and comparable assessments.
4. 🧮 Data Requirements and Calculation Methods
EN 15978 emphasizes the use of accurate data—preferably primary data from manufacturers or construction teams—and standardized calculation tools like One Click LCA or SimaPro.
5. 📢 Transparent Reporting and Communication
The standard outlines how to present results clearly, including system boundaries, data sources, and assumptions, to facilitate communication among stakeholders and support sustainable decision-making.
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