How to calculate embodied carbon

Publication Year

2020

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides an introduction to calculating carbon and embodied carbon as part of the life cycle of building structures and to meet the net zero carbon targets by 2050. Looks at the purpose, principles and impacts, through the lifecycle stages and modules, the inputs, processes and outputs and looks at carbon factor databases.

Document History

Superseded by 2nd edition 2022. Supersedes A short guide to embodied carbon in building structures (IStructE, 2011).

Author

Gibbons, O.P. and Orr, J. J.

ISBN

9781906335472

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