Building & Construction Tech 590STC - Life Cycle Assessment/Building

This course introduces students to the principles and applications of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the built environment. Students will learn how to assess environmental impacts associated with building materials, construction activities, and operational energy use. The course will emphasize Whole-Building LCA (WBLCA), Embodied Carbon (EC) accounting, and integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM). Case studies and real-world data will be used to analyze sustainability trade-offs and decision-making in design and construction.

Open to junior, senior, and grad students in BCT, ARCH, or ENGIN. While no prior LCA experience is required, a basic understanding of building materials, construction processes, and sustainability concepts will be beneficial. Familiarity with Excel and data analysis tools is also recommended.