BB4.10-Life Cycle Assessment
Elias Koumoulos
Description
Performance of LCA in compliance with the international standards of ISO 14040:06 and ISO 14044 and the European standards EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 and EN 15978:2011 for the Sustainability of Construction Works, to be followed by LCC according to the LCC methodology and standards, based on ISO 15686:5-2017.
Cost data gathering in cooperation with the interested beneficiaries. Literature review for further data gathering, if needed.
Standardisation
LCA: ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and EN 15804:2012+A1:2013, EN 15978:2011 for the Sustainability of Construction Works / LCC: ISO 15686-5:2017 (ISO 15686-5:2017) for buildings sector
Innovation features
IRES: LCA results for innovative materials/components based on real LCIs of foreground data. In-house excel based tool for LCC, incorporating hybrid cost modeling that combines direct financial data with environmental externalities, aligning with EU sustainable finance and circular economy principles.
Pricing
IRES: 10.000 euros per service month
EUT: Ranging from 5k€ to 500k€
Service delivery timeframe
4-7 months depending on project complexity
EUT: 1-48 months depending on project complexity
Relevant Industry
Contruction and building materials, renewable energy, advanced materials, sustainable design and green building consultants
Providers
IRES, EUT
Supporting Services
BB4.2 + BB4.3
Value proposition
IRES is deeply engaged in sustainability and material innovation research providing our services to the latest cutting-edge technologies, including Nearly Zero Emission Buildings (NZEBs), Renewable Energy Systems, Additive Manufacturing, and Composites, giving us a unique advantage in delivering precise, industry-specific LCA-LCC insights
Environmental and social impact
LCA & LCC support the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy objectives by identifying key environmental hotspots and optimizing resource efficiency across industrial processes and by evaluating the total economic impact of materials and technologies over their entire life cycle.
Geographical and/or infraestructure restrictions
Service Support
IRES: Kickoff meeting to understand the project and explain the service. Follow-up meeting for clarifications, if needed. Meeting for results presentation at the end of the service.
EUT: Kickoff meeting to discuss the project and outline the service. Follow-up meetings for any necessary clarifications. Final meeting to present the results.