Subject
Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability
Description and contextualization of the subject
This course focuses on learning how to carry out the environmental analysis of a building under the life-cycle approach. In this way, students will have the possibility to quantify the impact of each stage of the life-cycle and evaluate the relevance of each stage. This course aims for students to reflect and develop a critical view of the relevance, strength or weakness of this building evaluation methodology.Competencies
Name | Weight |
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Que los estudiantes posean y comprendan conocimientos del comportamiento energético de la edificación de forma integrada y que, con ellos, sepan aplicarlos con el objetivo de ser originales en el desarrollo y/o aplicación de ideas en un contexto de investigación e innovación. | 100.0 % |
Study types
Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
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Lecture-based | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Applied classroom-based groups | 8.5 | 35 | 43.5 |
Applied computer-based groups | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
Training activities
Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
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Exercises | 11.0 | 100 % |
Reading and practical analysis | 15.0 | 0 % |
Teamwork | 30.0 | 0 % |
Theoretical presentations | 19.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
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Internship Report/Summary | 20.0 % | 20.0 % |
OTROS | 10.0 % | 10.0 % |
Practical tasks | 70.0 % | 70.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
LO1. Develop a critical vision that allows an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of this evaluation methodologyLO2. Develop a critical vision that allows the detection of which parameters can most influence the results
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
To pass the course under the continuous methodology, students must:Deliver the 3 practices within the established deadlines.
Get a minimum score of 4 points out of 10 in all practices
Get a final average grade of 5 points out of 10.
The final grade of the subject will be the average grade of the three practical exercises and the attitude during the course.
Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
To pass the course under the continuous methodology, students must:Deliver the 3 practices within the established deadlines.
Get a minimum score of 4 points out of 10 in all practices
Get a final average grade of 5 points out of 10.
The final grade of the subject will be the average grade of the three practical exercises and the attitude during the course.
Temary
THEORETICAL CONTENT-Overall approach of the sustainability at building level
-Origin and Developments of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
-LCA at building level
-LCA software
PRACTICAL CONTENT
-Evaluation and critical analysis of 2 buildings with different Sustainability assessment methodologies.
-Environmental assessment of a new building with life cycle approach
-Environmental assessment of a refurbished building with life cycle approach.
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
Documentation to be published on the virtual platform eGELA (power points, exercises, statements, documents, etc.)Basic bibliography
Hernandez, P., Oregi, X., Longo, S., Cellura, M. 2019. Life-Cycle Assessment of Buildings. Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. A Life Cycle Approach (2019) 207-261, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812817-6.00010-3. ISBN: 9780128128176Life-cycle Assessment in Building and Construction: A State-of-the-art Report, 2003. SETAC-Europe
Wittstock B, et al. EeBGuide Guidance Document Part B: BUILDINGS. Oper Guid life cycle Assess Stud Energy-Efficient Build Initiat 2012;1–360
Life-cycle Assessment in Building and Construction: A State-of-the-art Report, 2003. SETAC-Europe
International Organisation for Standardisation. ISO 14040:2006, Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Principles and Framework. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standardization; 2006.
ISO. ISO 14044: Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines. vol. 14044. International Organization for Standardization; 2006. p. 46.
European Committee for Standardization. UNE-EN 15978:2011 Sustainability of construction works - Assessment of environmental performance of buildings - Calculation method. International Organization for Standardization; 2011.
In-depth bibliography
Hernandez, P., Oregi, X., Longo, S., Cellura, M. 2019. Life-Cycle Assessment of Buildings. Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings. A Life Cycle Approach (2019) 207-261, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812817-6.00010-3. ISBN: 9780128128176Wittstock B, et al. EeBGuide Guidance Document Part B: BUILDINGS. Oper Guid life cycle Assess Stud Energy-Efficient Build Initiat 2012;1–360
BSI EN 15804. BS EN 15804:2012 - Standards Publication Sustainability of construction works—Environmental product declarations—Core rules for the product category of construction products. International Organization for Standardization; 2014. p. 70, no. February.
ILCD handbook. General guide for Life Cycle Assessment – Detailed guidance. ISSN 1018-5593
Gervasio, H. and Dimova, S., Model for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of buildings, EUR 29123 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, 2018, ISBN 978-92-79-79973-0, doi:10.2760/10016, JRC110082.
Journals
Energy and buildingsBuilding and Environment
Sustainability
Buildings