Wood Information Sheet 4-33 Life cycle assessment
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Describes the background and applications of LCA, looking at the main limitations and various methodologies and tools. Explains the role that carbon footprinting plays in demonstrating timber is a sustainable material.
Document History
Superseded by the February 2020 edition. April 2016 edition with minor corrections. Supersedes the January 2012 edition. First published 2009, revised 2012.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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