Embodied carbon in products and existing buildings. What does LCA tell us about renovation vs. new construction and material choices?
Guiding Questions:
- What easy ways are there to communicate about embodied carbon?
- Are there easy ways to calculate it?
- What do I need to know about LCA?
- Are there any found patterns of when it makes sense to tear down vs build new?
- How might this apply to renovations in schools?
- How can I learn more about timber construction and other low-embodied carbon options?
- How do I get the attention of clients and firm leadership on this issue?
- How do embodied carbon and operational carbon relate, especially as the grid becomes more carbon neutral?
