Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BSRIA Guide
Abstract
Discusses a structured methodology for compiling and evaluating the environmental impacts and the primary energy demand of a product system throughout its life cycle, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be applied to any product or process, assemblies, entire HVAC systems or even whole buildings. Provides an introduction to the subject and is concerned purely with environmental evaluations.
History
Those carrying out economic life cycle evaluations should refer to BSRIA BG 5/2008 (Whole life costing analysis), instead of this document.
ISBN
9780860227250
Subjects
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Environmental issues/energy
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Special subject areas
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Life cycle analysis
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Energy efficiency/Energy Management
Publisher History
BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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