Practice Lca Tools And Standards (2.2) - Sustainable Construction Material & Technology

Practice: LCA Tools and Standards

Lesson 2.2Sustainable Construction Material & Technology

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Question 1.
What does LCA stand for?
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Think about the stages in a product's life.
Question 2.
What are the two main ISO standards related to LCA?
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Look for international standards number.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment?
- To evaluate economic impact
- To assess environmental impact
- To measure material costs
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Think about what LCA stands for.
4Question 4.
True or False: EPDs offer standardized information about product performance.
- True
- False
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Remember what EPD stands for.
Question 5.
Consider a new building project. How would you apply Life Cycle Assessment to choose between traditional concrete and green concrete with supplementary cementitious materials? Discuss factors and tools you would use.
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Focus on the life cycle stages and their environmental influences.
Question 6.
Discuss how Environmental Product Declarations can influence the choice of building materials in a commercial project.
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Consider how EPDs make material comparisons easier.

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