Title: Rev Wst 1 DS 19.07.19.pdf
Mat 1- 1. Climate gas calculations – one to three credits Three credits The climate gas emissions from new materials in the building comprise 50% of the emissions in a new reference building. The project does not seek this credit.Mat 1-2. LCA one creditCriterion 1. Use of a nationally recognised LCA tool to evaluate at least two material options for the building elements as listed in table 9-1.The tool OneClick LCA has been used to evaluate the environmental impact of alternative materials for ‘External Walls’ and ‘Roofing’ (Mat1.2.v01).Criterion 2. The design team can demonstrate that the outcome has influenced design choices for some of the selection of materials/building elements above as follows;The developer’s project manager confirms in Mat1.2.v02 that the materials recommended by the LCA will be implemented.Criterion 3. The nationally recognised LCA tool used has the following features as a minimum: a. At least 3 environmental indicators including Global Warming Potential