Kohler, N and Lützkendorf, T (2002) Integrated life-cycle analysis. Building Research & Information, 30(5), pp. 338-348. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Although assessment models exist for evaluating buildings after they are designed, the problem is creating an appropriate tool for the design team to use during the design process to create sustainable (green) buildings. An integrated, life-cycle-oriented design tool (LEGOE) is proposed and its general criteria identified for use in practice including the scope of methods as well as their scalability over the manufacture, construction, use, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment and recycling/waste cycles of the building and its components. The design tool is compared with assessment tools for green buildings. The integration of basic methods of life-cycle analysis (LCA), in particular energy and massflow analysis, into the normal practice environment (CAAD, specification and quantity surveying, energy need and building physics calculation, comfort and health risk appreciation) is considered. Feedback from the initial practical applications of the integrated tool is discussed. Conclusions concern the time-span for the development and diffusion of new integrated tools in the planning, design and specification processes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building product model; caad; design tools; energy calculation; Germany; green buildings; life-cycle analysis; professional practice; quantity surveying |
| Index terms: | Germany, design team, surveying, cleaning, recycling, professional practice, health risk, design process, product model, specification, integration, comfort, green building |
| Subjects: | modelling and simulation, professional development, design methods, professional practice, environmental health, organizational analysis, waste management, design practice, occupational health and safety management, Geography, contractual condition, health monitoring assessment and metrics, maintenance engineering |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Design Practice, Contract Administration, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Organizational Design, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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