Sustainability of construction works - Assessment of environmental performance of buildings - Requirements and guidance

BS EN 15978:2026

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Details the calculation method to assess the environmental performance of a building. It is based on life cycle assessment (LCA) as well as other relevant environmental considerations, for both new and existing buildings. It provides a description of the object of assessment, system boundaries applicable at the building level, procedures used for inventory analysis, a list of indicators and procedures for calculation, reporting and data requirements.

History

Supersedes BS EN 15978:2011. See National foreword for information from the UK Committee regarding alignment to methodologies referenced in the UK and listed in this and the 2011 version of the standard.

ISBN

9780539282085

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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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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