Life Cycle Assessment of New Energy-Efficient Building Materials
Project Details:
KERAMIDA was hired by a Confidential Client to conduct a full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a new and innovative type of exterior building cladding that was being developed to make buildings more energy-efficient. The new exterior building cladding being analyzed had the advantage over conventional building cladding by providing more insulation while using more sustainable raw materials in its production. A thorough understanding of how the product was manufactured and a detailed analysis of the thermal properties of the cladding were required as part of the Life Cycle Assessment.
KERAMIDA modeled the GHG emission reductions of multiple scenarios, accounting for:
Varying building types (office or residential) and
Varying types of utility delivery (utilities delivered by natural gas, coal-fired power plants, and building-installed solar panels)
The results of the Life Cycle Assessment were presented to the Client in terms of GHG savings per square foot of cladding installed for the various scenarios. The Client used the Assessment to apply for funding and grants through the appropriate agencies. KERAMIDA also prepared the required forms and documents to assist the Client in submitting the grant applications.
Related Services:
KERAMIDA offers a wide variety of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) services to clients worldwide, including multi-facility industrial clients, industrial associations, law firms, and state organizations. Our experienced team of GHG experts provide carbon footprint evaluations, GHG inventories, GHG monitoring plans, and training.
