Course Overview
This course covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a wbLCA and prepare an environmental building declaration by understanding the quality and sources of data, advanced methods, and interpreting results using the Impact Estimator for Buildings web tool. Key topics include advanced data considerations, EPDs, advanced method issues for Module D (recyclability, biogenic carbon, carbonation, off-gassing), benchmarks, comparisons, and wbLCA practices consistent with national guidelines. Prior knowledge of building design and construction is recommended for success in this course.
Domestic fees
$553.25
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the sources, quality, gaps, and workarounds that contribute to high-quality input data for wbLCA.
- Discuss complexities and uncertainties when calculating environmental indicators.
- Explain how to conduct a sensitivity and contribution analysis to interpret results.
- Practice using the Impact Estimator for Buildings web tool.
- Describe how to compare design options and estimate embodied carbon reductions.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment (XZEB 1166) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of XZEB 1166 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 90762
Dates
Jan 06 - Feb 17 Loading
- CRN 90762
- $553.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Feb 17 | Wed | 16:00 - 18:00 | Online |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- (1) This is the 3rd of 4 courses required for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential. Students should have successfully completed XZEB 1160 and XZEB 1165 prior to taking this course. (2) This is a 7-week course starting. There are 4 online lectures on Jan 6, Jan 20, Jan 27, and Feb 10. Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture. Additional independent learning is completed in the online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub).
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Status
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