Analysis of current practice and future potentials of LCA in a BIM-based design process in Germany

Session TU.3.A || Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment Authors Schumacher, Rebecca; Theißen, Sebastian; Höper, Jannick; Drzymalla, Jan; Hollberg, Alexander; Forth, Kasimir; Schneider-Marin, Patricia; Wimmer, Reinhard; Bahlau, Sascha; Meins-Becker, Anica; Lambertz, Michaela; Lambertz, Michaela Abstract The construction and building sector, responsible for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions, is undergoing a fundamental digital [...]

Analysis of current practice and future potentials of LCA in a BIM-based design process in Germany2021-09-30T20:01:01+00:00

Using standards to maximise the benefit of digitisation of construction product Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to reduce Building Life Cycle Impacts

Session TU.3.A || Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment Authors Anderson, Jane; Rønning, Anne Abstract EPD provide standardised environmental information about the impact of making, using and disposing of products. Over 40,000 EPD for construction products are now available, and many provide the “cradle to gate” data digitally for use in Building LCA [...]

Using standards to maximise the benefit of digitisation of construction product Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to reduce Building Life Cycle Impacts2021-09-30T20:01:01+00:00

A “Sustainable-by-Design” approach in research and technology organizations

Session MO.3.A || Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Authors Igos, Elorri; Zinck, Sébastien; Gibon, Thomas; Schaubroeck, Thomas; Benetto, Enrico Abstract For the sake of assessing the sustainability of research and technology organizations, first approach is to evaluate the impacts of operations, e.g. their carbon footprint. The assessment of the impacts of the technologies themselves, usually being [...]

A “Sustainable-by-Design” approach in research and technology organizations2021-09-30T20:01:01+00:00

Proposal for a new impact assessment pathway to assess marine debris in Life Cycle Assessment

Session MO.3.D || Addressing Marine Litter Within Life Cycle Assessment and Management Authors Szablewski, Carolina; Lemaire, Honorine; Bâtis, Antoine; Yogarajah Croos, Amrutha; Torche, Maissae; Leclercq, Clémence; Bolle, Clément; Schrijvers, Dieuwertje; Adibi, Naeem Abstract Plastics have become essential in many aspects of today's life, used for textile, health, packaging, building and a multitude of consumer goods. [...]

Proposal for a new impact assessment pathway to assess marine debris in Life Cycle Assessment2021-09-30T20:01:01+00:00

Life cycle impacts of Electrolux domestic washing machines and proposal for their impact reduction

Session WE.3.B || SDG Corporate Responsibility Authors Zuin, Stefano; Saitov, Rustem; Celotto, Monica; Stabon, Elisa; Nori, Michele; Colombera, Giovanni Abstract The Electrolux Group has recently launched its new sustainability framework (For the Better 2030) to continue to create better and more sustainable living for people around the world. Considering the growing global concerns, in particular [...]

Life cycle impacts of Electrolux domestic washing machines and proposal for their impact reduction2021-10-04T19:43:53+00:00

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The 10th International Conference on Life Cycle Management took place on 5th – 8th September 2021 as a virtual conference. The conference was organized under the following theme: Building a Sustainable Future based on Innovation and Digitalization. In the LCM 2021 media library you will find all the content that was shared during the conference.

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Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP Department Life Cycle Engineering (GaBi)
Wankelstr. 5 | 70563 Stuttgart | Germany
Ms. Sandra Kanitz
E-mail: contact@lcm2021.org
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