Course Overview
This prepares you to conduct whole-building life cycle assessment (LCA) and responsibly report results in an environmental building declaration. In this project-based course, students will practice completing a high-quality whole-building LCA and preparing an environmental building declaration. Prior knowledge of building design and construction is recommended for success in this course. Upon completion of this and the prerequisites (XZEB 1160, XZEB 1165, and XZEB 1166), students can receive a microcredential certifying their skills in whole-building LCA.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Conduct a high-quality whole-building life cycle assessment.
- Demonstrate how to responsibly interpret and use wbLCA results.
- Prepare an environmental building declaration.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Final Project (XZEB 1169) 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
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