Life Cycle Analysis: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

This lecture covers the life cycle analysis (LCA) process, from raw material extraction to end-of-life considerations, evaluating environmental damage and sustainability throughout the product/service life cycle. It discusses the fabrication, utilization, and elimination phases, emphasizing the importance of considering the environmental impact at each stage. Various concepts such as cradle-to-cradle, reuse, recycling, and beyond the life cycle are explored, along with the impact of construction works on sustainable development. The lecture also delves into the assessment of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecological loads, providing insights into the evaluation of building environmental performance and the calculation methods involved.