Hello, All! We haven't run WBLCA on a project that may include electrochromic glazing before, and it's embodied carbon footprint is really high in comparison to a more traditional double or triple pane IGU (we thought it would be higher, but this is 3-4x higher). The EPD we have from Sage Glass for their triple pane electrochromic lists a GWP of 585 kg CO2e/m2. Tally includes an electrochromic product as well, and it blows the traditional IGUs out of the water. I realize we need to keep it in the context of glazing's contribution to overall building embodied carbon, but this was a big enough difference to give us pause. Have others seen this as well?
Director of Sustainable Design
EwingCole
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