Life Cycle Analysis for More Sustainable Buildings

Description of training

As the world fights climate change, the construction industry must play a greater role than ever in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In concrete terms, each new building must demonstrate, with supporting figures, that it will produce fewer GHG emissions than a conventionally constructed building. The purpose of the training is to give building designers (architects, engineers, technologists, etc.) a better understanding of how the life cycle analysis (LCA) method is applied to buildings and remains a key tool in measuring GHG emissions and other pollutants from buildings designed. In addition, this training aims to show participants how to use LCAs as part of the LEED v4.1 Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction credit and how to communicate the environmental impact of their design choices.

Funded by the Codes Acceleration Fund for the province, New Brunswickers can register for free.

Educational objectives

1. Understand the concept, basics and limitations of LCAs

2. Understand the difference between an LCA and a carbon footprint

3. Master the LEED v4.1 Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction credit

4. Overview of Athena Impact Estimator for Buildings LCA-based software

5. Communicate the results of a building’s LCA

Instructor(s)

Charles Thibodeau

Charles helps corporate decision makers with product and building LCAs and with promoting the concept among the general public. He is passionate about the environment and recognized for his professionalism and ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms. He has over 10 years’ experience in LCA and environmental engineering, including the pursuit of doctoral and postdoctoral studies.