Life Cycle Analysis: Buildings in Swiss Context

This lecture covers the methodology of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) applied to buildings in the Swiss context. It includes the different stages of LCA, the definition of objectives and system boundaries, and the inventory of resources and pollutants. The instructor explains the environmental impact assessment throughout the life cycle, the application of LCA to energy strategies, and the use of databases for LCA results. The lecture also discusses the allocation rules, system boundaries, and the environmental effects of emissions. It emphasizes the importance of functional units, energy consumption indicators, and the assessment of impacts on the environment. The presentation concludes with the application of LCA to buildings in Switzerland, considering standards like SNBS and software tools for simplified LCAs.