About Annex 57
Annex 57 member activities
Useful information
AIA Guide to Building Life Cycle Assessment in Practice
| Title | AIA Guide to Building Life Cycle Assessment in Practice |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The American Institute of Architects (AIA) |
| Country (Region) | United States |
| Version/ Publication date | 2010 |
| Type of document | Guide |
| Where to find it (Weblink) | http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab082942.pdf |
Main Target Groups:
- Architects
Decision Making Situations:
- The use of building LCA during the design process
General Overview:
- Review of the state-of-the-art of LCA in the building industry
- Review of the tools currently available and identification of likely scenarios for their use in the building design process.
- Case studies of LCA use in commercial and residential buildings
- Guidelines for use of LCA in building projects based on the questions being asked and the phase in the design process in which the LCA is being implemented.