LCA Methods and Databases #
Life cycle assessments (LCA) are used in the construction industry to assess, analyze, and present the environmental impact of construction activities. The quality of building LCA depends on the quantification of building materials and processes and the selection of LCA data. This document creates transparency about the selection of data and the LCA methods used. Users of SURAP are supported in better understanding the background of the SURAP database and in using the software effectively.
Below, you will find the most essential information on the LCA datasets and the LCA methods used in the SURAP software.